When are you not allowed to sound your vehicle's horn?
- A Between 10pm and 6am in a built-up area
- B At any time in a built-up area
- C Between 11:30pm and 7am in a built-up area
- D Between 11:30pm and 6am on any road
Why this is the answer
Every effort must be made to prevent excessive noise, especially in built-up areas at night. Do not rev your engine or sound the horn unnecessarily. It's illegal to sound your horn in a built-up area between 11:30pm and 7am, except when another road user poses a danger.
Why the other answers don't fit
- A
- Between 10pm and 6am in a built-up area — The right idea, but both ends of the period are wrong.
- B
- At any time in a built-up area — The horn is allowed by day. It is a warning device, not a banned one.
- D
- Between 11:30pm and 6am on any road — The hours are close, but the restriction applies in built-up areas.
Where this comes from
- Driving: the essential skills — section 3
- The Highway Code — rule 112
Rule numbers link to The Highway Code on gov.uk.
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