We need to know that the horn is one of the mandatory features in vehicles, both cars and motorcycles, which functions as a means of communication while on the highway. Unfortunately, we still often encounter drivers who are wrong in using this one tool. For example, we often encounter drivers who like to honk their horns continuously in order to notify other drivers who are blocking their maneuvers. In fact, it is very unethical to do this on the highway because other drivers may even be distracted from driving.
Responding to this, Sony Susmana as Training Director of Safety Defensive Consultant Indonesia (SDCI) said that too often pressing the horn disturbs other road users and can ignite emotions.. "Many conflicts occur because the horn is sounded long or replaced with a louder sound and functioned out of place," Sony said.
Therefore, Sony explains that drivers should know the function and etiquette of using the horn while on the road. "The horn is an alternative means of communication besides lights and holdbrakeThe horn should be used only as necessary and with proper etiquette to avoid miscommunication," says Sony.
"So the ethics of the horn should not be replaced by a louder sound or a long duration and out of place," he continued.
Furthermore, Sony urges you to use the horn at the right and appropriate time to sound.
Such as when telling other road users to avoid danger, running a vehicle in a parking lot or many other things. blind spot, and when they need help.
"Avoid honking in places of worship, schools, hospitals and army compounds," he added.
According to him, the less the horn sound is heard, the better the driver's ethics.
"The less the horn sound is heard, the better one's driving ethics, meaning that the driver has acted proactively to maintain distance, maintain speed, give in, be polite and share," he concluded.
So, in order to be respectful to the drivers and to be respected by other drivers on the road, don't just honk your horn!
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