Air Horn gestures from little Kids (Keep tradition alive)

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by peterbilt_2005, May 20, 2019.

If in a safe area, no driver to scare would you or have you pulled the air horn for a kid?

  1. heck ya every time even in traffic!

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  2. just a couple of toots

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  3. I fire up the train horns

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  4. it's not safe unless needed

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  5. air horn what's an air horn my truck doesn't have one.(sorry Volvo)

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  6. I was arrested and jailed for noise ordinance

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  7. it's unprofessional to use Air Horn

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  8. ;

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  1. snowwy

    snowwy Road Train Member

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    I don't do it either.

    On the highway maybe. But not in the neighborhoods.
     
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  3. UturnGirl

    UturnGirl Road Train Member

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    The "big" horn on my company truck is so wimpy it's embarrassing but if it's safe to do so I will pull it anyway just to not be a party pooper. Kids still get a kick out of it.
     
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  4. D.Tibbitt

    D.Tibbitt Road Train Member

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    I get it alot from passing school buses , i never been able to find it inside me to pull it when ther are on the bus, with,my luck the bus driver would freak out and put it in the ditch.. Ifeel bad cuz i really want to especially when they got a big ol smile on their face and i watch that disappear as they drive away then i have guilt for the rest of the day
     
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  5. MrEd

    MrEd Road Train Member

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    While driving, I only hit the horn if I am reasonably sure the driver knows the kid is trying to get me to. No need to scare the driver and possibly cause an accident or incite a road rage incident. Having said that, I do enjoy watching how excited little kids get at the sound of an air horn. Is it just me, or do air horns not sound as cool as they used to?
     
  6. Jwhis

    Jwhis Heavy Load Member

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    I’ll take a look at my surroundings first but then I’ll do it if it’s ok to do so. Stopped at a red light and some ladies did it in a small town. Rolled down my window said sorry can’t do it here lol
     
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  7. buddyd157

    buddyd157 Road Train Member

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    i had been to the Anderson window factory, and to get there, i had to drive on what i'd call, "main St. USA, with all pretty little houses, and well groomed lawns.

    there was a kid on a Big Wheel trike, doing the arm wave..

    but there was also a town ordinance sign about NO loud noises.

    disapoint the kid, or get a ticket?

    i chose to disapoint the kid.

    and i too, never complied with arm waving anyone, let alone kids.
     
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  8. mustang190

    mustang190 Road Train Member

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    Pity the poor Volvo drivers. They have no air horn.
     
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  9. okiedokie

    okiedokie Road Train Member

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    Is it ok to do the arm pump if your over 60? Asking for a friend.
     
  10. tarmadilo

    tarmadilo Road Train Member

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    I’m pretty sure going TOOT TOOT isn’t going to scare anyone. Just don’t lay on the horn like you’re about to hit someone.
     
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  11. me myself and I

    me myself and I Heavy Load Member

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    When I had a Volvo i would fake it. Pretending to pull horn, while pushing button on steering wheel;)
     
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