The sound warning must be used whenever it is necessary to prevent an imminent danger. It must be known that, even if the road on which you are driving is signalled with the sign “Horn prohibited,” the use of the horn is allowed in such situations to avoid an accident. For example, if a pedestrian crosses the street without making sure, the horn can be used to warn him and prevent a collision, even if in that place horn use is prohibited.
The correct answer is: A
Regulation** - Article 112
The drivers of vehicles signal with the means of warning light, sound or with the arm, as appropriate, before performing any maneuver or for avoiding an immediate danger.
Regulation** - Article 113
(1) The sound warning means 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 may endanger traffic safety.
(2) Signalling with the sound warning means cannot be used in the areas of action of the "Horn prohibited" sign.
(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 which have an emergency character;
b) the drivers of the motor vehicles who use this signal for avoiding an immediate danger.
Regulation** - Article 148
Is prohibited the driver of motor vehicle, agricultural or forestry tractor or tram:
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13. to use abusively the sound warning means;
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OUG* - Article 100
(1) Constitute contraventions and are sanctioned with the fine provided in the second class of sanctions the following acts committed by natural persons:
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2. the failure to observe the rules for the use of the sound warning means by the drivers of vehicles, except those who drive the motor vehicles provided in art. 32 paragraph (2) letter a) and b) (the motor vehicles with priority traffic regime: ambulance, firefighters, police, etc);
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* OUG = EMERGENCY ORDINANCE no. 195 of December 12, 2002 updated (Road Traffic Code)
** Regulation = REGULATION for the implementation of OUG 195/2002 updated (Road Traffic Code Regulation)
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