12-08-15, 01:44 PM
Many times, I've been bombing it along and spot a car edging out at a junction, or just pulling up. I'm super paranoid these days and just expect them all to pull out on me! So, often I just give a quick toot on the horn (my super loud Nautilus air horn) as I'm approaching. Sometimes it feels really arsey to keep honking horn at people who haven't done anything, but a quick wave/nod as you fly past usually dispels any agro. They do say the horn should be used to provide notice of your presence, rather than as a form or retaliation.
Just last week, I was bombing along towards Bridgenorth, up a hill, with a left turn off on a slightly bend. There was a car waiting to pull out and I could see a gap in oncoming traffic. Sixth sense just kicked in and just as I was about to toot, he started to pull out... But startled by my horn, he stopped. Phew - panic over. The chap looked genuinely shocked, but did wave back as I gave him a nod.
Just last week, I was bombing along towards Bridgenorth, up a hill, with a left turn off on a slightly bend. There was a car waiting to pull out and I could see a gap in oncoming traffic. Sixth sense just kicked in and just as I was about to toot, he started to pull out... But startled by my horn, he stopped. Phew - panic over. The chap looked genuinely shocked, but did wave back as I gave him a nod.