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 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 warning means luminous, audible 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 causing them maneuvers that may endanger traffic safety.
(2) Signalling with the audible warning means cannot be used in the action zones of the sign "Horn prohibited".
(3) Are exempted 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** - Article 148
Is prohibited the driver of a 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. non-compliance with the rules on the use of audible warning means by the drivers of vehicles, except for those who drive motor vehicles provided in art. 32 paragraph (2) letters a) and b) (the motor vehicles with priority traffic regime: ambulance, firefighters, police, etc);
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* OUG = GOVERNMENT EMERGENCY ORDINANCE no. 195 of December 12, 2002 updated (Road Code)
** Regulation = REGULATION for the implementation of OUG 195/2002 updated (Road Code Regulation)
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