Horn use in YN

[San Prospero]

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[Anollasia]

How acceptable and frequent is honking in YN? Only in emergency situations
Where and when do drivers honk the most/least? In emergency situations, such as if a car doesn't see you so you honk to let them know to avoid an accident
Does horn use vary by demographics (urban/rural, rich/poor, male/female, type of vehicle)? More common in urban areas, no data for the others.
Do different horn signals mean anything? Typically a honk should be short to alert someone in order to avoid an accident. Long honks are viewed as rude and unnecessary.

[Vallermoore]

Most people misuse their horn here either to swear at other drivers or to say hello to people.

[Thama]

How acceptable and frequent is honking in YN? Acceptable and unrestricted in all places where car use is unrestricted (low density suburbs, rural areas, and outside of settlements)
Where and when do drivers honk the most/least? Villages have the least honking and suburbs have the most
Does horn use vary by demographics (urban/rural, rich/poor, male/female, type of vehicle)? Cars are banned from medium and high density inhabited areas, so honking is absent completely there, but otherwise the data to answer this question just isn't collected
Do different horn signals mean anything? 2 quick honks are used to signal people about arrival/departure or to get other drivers to notice a problem such as not moving at a green light. A long honk is used as a warning or exclamation.

[Freilibre]

How acceptable and frequent is honking in YN?

Honking is generally heard in urban areas, whereas in the countryside most folk have never used it-- but even so, it's relatively rare to hear any. In Freilibre, honking is considered indecent and only really used to express frustration or to warn other drivers during emergencies, most likely the latter in most areas.

Where and when do drivers honk the most/least?

As mentioned before, urban areas tend to become cramped as more and more cars come into play as the automotive industry continues its rapid growth in Freilibre. Some urban areas have existed for hundreds of years, predating horse carriages even. The countryside sees less action and is infinitely calmer. And during the night, it tends to be calmer since most drivers prefer safer driving conditions. Although, more youths have been testing this mentality more than ever, and illegal drag racing is beginning to become a serious organized crime problem. The Metropolitan police departments in various metropolitan cities across the country are starting programs and initiatives to fight back against this, however their methods remain in question.

Does horn use vary by demographics (urban/rural, rich/poor, male/female, type of vehicle)?

Horns generally don't vary by their demographics or their backgrounds. Although, one's more likely to hear a taxi/metro cab (Called metro cabs in the capital colloquial tongue after the company which basically monopolizes the local market) using their horn, or disobeying traffic etiquette; usually blamed on the most part to the majority of immigrants who drive them. Most metro cab drivers immigrated from countries in Asia and the Middle East, where driving courtesy and social norms are very different than in Freilibre.

Do different horn signals mean anything?

No, just any use of a horn without a justifiable cause is considered rude and indecent.

[Chricoma]

How acceptable and frequent is honking in YN? Considered very rude and honking too often can lead to fines
Where and when do drivers honk the most/least? Round abouts
Does horn use vary by demographics (urban/rural, rich/poor, male/female, type of vehicle)? Appears to happen more among rural men
Do different horn signals mean anything? No just means one thing GET OUT OF MY WAY

[Estado Novo Portugues]

How acceptable and frequent is honking in YN? Only government and religious officials may own automobiles, so there is no traffic and no reason to honk. But sometimes they will use the horn to get pedestrians to move out of the way.
Where and when do drivers honk the most/least? Private cars are banned, so it is common for people to walk on the streets. If an official car needs to go through, the driver will honk or use a megaphone to tell people to move.
Does horn use vary by demographics (urban/rural, rich/poor, male/female, type of vehicle)? not applicable
Do different horn signals mean anything? "Coming through! Step aside if you don't want to get hit!"

[Fatatatutti]

All cars have horns.

Hold on there. Most cars in Fatatatutti are circa 1960 and have had most of their parts replaced. Non-essential parts tend not to be replaced, so few have radios; many don't have locks (we are not a lock-down society); some don't even have doors; some don't have mirrors; many don't have horns.

How acceptable and frequent is honking in YN? Fatatatutian traffic is very slow - some would say the average speed is zero - but Fatatatutians tend to be very patient. If anybody honked a horn, people would stop and look around to see what was going on.
Where and when do drivers honk the most/least? N/a. See above.
Does horn use vary by demographics (urban/rural, rich/poor, male/female, type of vehicle)? N/a.
Do different horn signals mean anything? N/a.

[Earthbound Immortal Squad]

Cars are banned in my nation.

[Great Nortend]

How acceptable and frequent is honking in YN? There is no honking in Great Nortend, as vehicles are not fitted with horns. Instead, vehicles are fitted with bells or gongs.
Where and when do drivers honk the most/least? Bells are rung more often in the cities and town centres, as traffic is very light elsewhere that one's voice is sufficient.
Does horn use vary by demographics (urban/rural, rich/poor, male/female, type of vehicle)? Not particularly.
Do different horn signals mean anything? Yes; as there are normally no indicators on vehicles in Great Nortend, owing to the prevalance of horse-drawn traffic, bells are used to communicate messages. Different bell or gong tones are assigned to different classes of vehicle, from an omnibus with the lowest tone and a bicycle with the highest.

A single ring of the bell is usually used to simply get one's attention, or to indicate that one has started to move. A quick double ring, usually accompanied by a raised open hand indicates halting. Consecutive rings in quick succession usually indicate driver frustration.

[San Prospero]

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[Kenmoria]

How acceptable and frequent is honking in YN? Honking is generally considered mildly poor etiquette, but not particularly rude. It is used moderately frequently in all areas of the country, accounting for differences in number of cars.
Where and when do drivers honk the most/least? There isn't much of a pattern of honking anywhere in Kenmoria, but drivers generally honk more on busy roads than empty ones.
Does horn use vary by demographics (urban/rural, rich/poor, male/female, type of vehicle)? Generally, males honk more than females, and people who are better drivers honk considerably less than those who are not.
Do different horn signals mean anything? A short honk generally means something along the lines of “Go faster you slug!” Whereas a long honk is used for danger such as an oncoming vehicle or pedestrian.

[Baudevaux]

How acceptable and frequent is honking in YN?
Honking is acceptable in certain "common sense" situations, but is considered obnoxious and should be used rarely.

Where and when do drivers honk the most/least?
The city center and corresponding boulevards have the highest honk-per-capita ratio.

Does horn use vary by demographics (urban/rural, rich/poor, male/female, type of vehicle)?
Urban males are most likely to honk.

Do different horn signals mean anything?
A light tap on the horn might be a gentle reminder that the traffic light has changed, while a heavy blast is a sign that the driver is approaching danger of crashing. Several taps on the horn indicates a driver is backing up or performing an unexpected maneuver (U-turn, etc).

[San Prospero]

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[New Transeurasia]

How acceptable and frequent is honking in YN? It is very acceptable and quite frequent.
Where and when do drivers honk the most/least? Intersections and turning onto large roads.
Does horn use vary by demographics (urban/rural, rich/poor, male/female, type of vehicle)? Not usually, except that the rich tend to use their horn less.
Do different horn signals mean anything? Not usually, it more usually just means "Move!"

[Suania]

How acceptable and frequent is honking in YN? Honking is unacceptable unless strictly necessary.
Where and when do drivers honk the most/least? Honking is most commonly used to alert another driver, such as when they haven't noticed that a traffic light has changed, or if they are driving recklessly. Honking in built up areas at night is illegal and very, very uncommon except in extreme circumstances.
Does horn use vary by demographics (urban/rural, rich/poor, male/female, type of vehicle)? We have no information on this.
Do different horn signals mean anything? No.

[Subhurbia]

How acceptable and frequent is honking in YN? it’s not looked down upon, but it may be considered rude if you do it too much.
Where and when do drivers honk the most/least? Where? North Subhurbia is where drivers honk the least, because people are more reserved there, especially at midnight. East Subhurbian drivers honk their horn the most, especially at midday.
Does horn use vary by demographics (urban/rural, rich/poor, male/female, type of vehicle)? you will here it the most in major cities
Do different horn signals mean anything? yes

[Coconut Palm Island]

How acceptable and frequent is honking in YN? Acceptable on crowded roads and highways, less acceptable at night or in populated areas. Honking for safety reasons is always allowed. Excessive or rude honking, with no purpose of warning or alerting other drivers, is an offense punishable with a formal warning or up to 5 hours community service. While this statute is rarely enforced, it is if someone goes through neighborhoods at night honking to cause a commotion.
Where and when do drivers honk the most/least? More: Interstate, main roads. Less: Backroads, residential areas.
Does horn use vary by demographics (urban/rural, rich/poor, male/female, type of vehicle)? Foreigners (tourists and those who just moved here) tend to use it more. Natives and people who have been here for 2 or 3 years stop using it so much.
Do different horn signals mean anything? Yes. One short honk = pay attention/ go (at a stoplight when someone doesn't go, or after someone does something mildly dangerous). One long honk= warning (someone drifting out of their lane, about to collide, etc). Multiple honks = Get out of my way, I'm in an emergency situation and need to go fast (off-duty first responders in vehicles without sirens, someone taking a friend to the emergency room, etc).

Although the short honk is used at stop lights after the fact to tell a driver to "pay attention" and a long honk is used to warn of danger, there is no honk for anger. Citizens are encouraged to use their words (or their middle fingers...) and reserve the horn for essential communications.

[North Curbstompia]

This should explain enough.

[The Sherpa Empire]

How acceptable and frequent is honking in YN? If "honky" wasn't already slang for white people, it would make a good slur for our people. There is lots of honking.
Where and when do drivers honk the most/least? Rush hour in northern cities is like one long symphony of car horns. People honk less after dark or very early in the morning because they don't want to wake their neighbors.
Does horn use vary by demographics (urban/rural, rich/poor, male/female, type of vehicle)? Urban Chinese men are the biggest honkers, but other people honk too.
Do different horn signals mean anything? One long honk means "get out of the way," but it's sometimes just an expression of frustration when there's a traffic jam. Shorter honks are a more serious attempt to get someone's attention, only when it serves a practical purpose, and without the implication that you're pissed off.

[Kuzag]

How acceptable and frequent is honking in YN? Rarely, it is commonly seen as rude and a gesture of impatience.
Where and when do drivers honk the most/least? Mostly on the highways, and least in the countryside.
Does horn use vary by demographics (urban/rural, rich/poor, male/female, type of vehicle)? Typically associated with the nouveau riche, who are also stereotyped as not yet uprooted from their peasant backgrounds.
Do different horn signals mean anything? No.

[Blodrike]

How acceptable and frequent is honking in YN? Thankfully, motor cars and their annoying klaxons don't exist in Blodrike. Horse-drawn carriages are required to have a sound signalling device, but that doesn't have to be a horn – it can also be a bell. Locomotives have a whistle, and railway regulations require the whistle to be used in certain circumstances.

[Andower]

How acceptable and frequent is honking in YN? People in Andower tend to be quite quiet and reserved - honking is used only in very serious situations
Where and when do drivers honk the most/least? Urban areas see the most honking
Does horn use vary by demographics (urban/rural, rich/poor, male/female, type of vehicle)? The further down the racial hierarchy you are, the louder and more impolite you're likely to be
Do different horn signals mean anything? They generally all mean "Look! Your attention is required urgently"

[Neonix]

How acceptable and frequent is honking in YN?
Theoretically only acceptable to alert others of an emergency... but in reality whenever impatience, idiocy, or generally poor road behaviour take over.

Where and when do drivers honk the most/least?
Urban areas witness higher horn use, largely due to the increased density of automobiles and the resulting increase in poor road behaviour.

Does horn use vary by demographics (urban/rural, rich/poor, male/female, type of vehicle)?
Pretty much anybody and everybody when dumbassery and rudeness appear on the road.

Do different horn signals mean anything?
Large vehicle operators will often signal three short horn bursts to either gain the attention of gate/door operators or to signal they are about to reverse direction.

[Ru-]

How acceptable and frequent is honking in YN? It is considered an aggressive/angry or emergency action, and most Ruvians do not consider it acceptable to use it unless it's necessary. Many see it as a sign that the other driver is overly impatient or angers too easily. Typically the horn will be honked if the driver is very angry at another vehicle, or they feel like they must get the other driver's attention.
Where and when do drivers honk the most/least? Urban areas and roads where traffic gets congested or there are alot of stoplights, where tempers can get high and drivers must pay attention to avoid problems
Does horn use vary by demographics (urban/rural, rich/poor, male/female, type of vehicle)? people who are assertive or have a temper while driving tend to honk their horn more. it's thought that young and middle aged men are the most likely to honk at people
Do different horn signals mean anything? Not really, all honks are seen as the driver saying "hey idiot!" "move it!" or "watch out!" generally it's thought that the longer the honk, the more furious the driver must be.