Step 3 » GENERAL learning environment Category B (B, B1)

The sound warning must be used whenever it is necessary for preventing an imminent danger. Even if you drive on a road signalled with the sign “Honking prohibited”, the use of the horn is permitted in such situations, this being an exception from the general rule. For example, if a pedestrian crosses the street without making sure, the horn can be used for warning him and preventing a collision, even in the action area of the sign “Honking prohibited”, thus ensuring the safety of all road users.

The correct answer is: C

Recommendations:

Obligations and prohibitions of the drivers of vehicles while driving - Audio-Video Lesson --> Road Traffic Code - Obligations, prohibitions and aggressive driving

The complete explanation of the sign --> Honking prohibited

Regulation** - Article 112

The drivers of vehicles signal with the means of light warning, sound warning or with the arm, as the case may be, before performing any maneuver or for avoiding an immediate danger.

Regulation** - Article 113

(1) The means of sound warning must be used from a distance of at least 25 m from those to whom they are addressed, for a duration of time that ensures the perception of the signal and without determining them to maneuvers that can endanger traffic safety.
(2) The signalling with the means of sound warning cannot be used in the action areas of the sign "Honking prohibited".
(3) Are excepted from the provisions of paragraph (2):
a) the drivers of the motor vehicles with priority traffic regime when they move in intervention actions or in missions that have an emergency character;
b) the drivers of the motor vehicles who use this signal for avoiding an immediate danger.

** Regulation = REGULATION for the implementation of OUG 195/2002 updated (Road Traffic Code Regulation)