The audible warning is used whenever it is necessary, for avoiding an immediate danger. Even if on the road on which you are driving the sign “Horn use prohibited” is installed, you can use the audible warning for avoiding an immediate danger.
The correct answer is: A
Regulation** - Article 112
The drivers of vehicles signal with the light warning, audible warning or with the arm, as appropriate, before performing any maneuver or for avoiding an immediate danger.
Regulation** - Article 113
(1) The audible 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 audible warning means cannot be used in the action areas of the sign "Horn use prohibited".
(3) Are excepted from the provisions of paragraph (2):
a) the drivers of motor vehicles with priority traffic regime when they move in intervention actions or in missions that have an emergency character;
b) the drivers of 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 audible 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 non-observance of the rules of use of the audible warning means by the drivers of vehicles, except for those who drive 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 = ORDINANCE OF EMERGENCY no. 195 of 12 December 2002 updated (Road Traffic Code)
** Regulation = REGULATION for the implementation of OUG 195/2002 updated (Regulation of the road traffic code)
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