anyone ever blow the air horn for kids driving by?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by kaybea, Jul 12, 2014.

  1. MACK E-6

    MACK E-6 Moderator Staff Member

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    Perhaps, but someone certainly did that and became a millionaire.
     
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  3. Big Don

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    Don't you have a switch on that tractor to go back and forth from city horn to air horn?

    Hey, it really doesn't matter what anybody else thinks. YOU were the one on scene, to make the determination if it was appropriate, OR NOT. Sounds to me like you used a bit of discretion.
     
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  4. Txdriver77

    Txdriver77 Medium Load Member

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    no, not on a prostar. the airhorn button is on the steering wheel next to the engine brake button
     
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  5. malinorn

    malinorn Light Load Member

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    My husband said sorta the same. Broke their little hearts!

    The hood of the cab hides about 10 feet in front. I'd have changed lanes if possible.
     
  6. J-Dub

    J-Dub Light Load Member

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    I did it while in training for SNI. Lol. TE just said "if it's a child requesting it, you must do it" and laughed. The kids face was priceless. She just lit up. Loved it
     
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  7. Matts28

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    I always do. Of course, the folks here saying don't do it for safety reasons are also correct. I was coming down through Carlisle PA one evening heading home and I blew my airhorn at PA's finest on the shoulder. Dropped his darn donut and spilled his coffee. I know that fella probably had some burns.
     
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  8. Yoyoredrum

    Yoyoredrum Bobtail Member

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    I do it all the time when they ask
     
  9. enicolasy

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    Always makes my day to blast the kiddos...
     
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  10. KillingTime

    KillingTime Road Train Member

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    Was it @Moose1958?
    He got hot quick.
     
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  11. KillingTime

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    Kinda true.... I gave a blast to two little, arm pumping, faces pressed against the rear window in Alabama. Car lurched forward at the stop sign. Lol. I could see the kids flipping out in glee that it worked!...... Probably had their ##### chewed the whole way home. Win some; lose some.
     
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