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Gnomes 06-07-2009 10:32 AM

Would you honk your car in this situation?
 
You are trying to make a left turn. The light is green for turning left but red for going forward. The red car in front of you is hogging up a lot of space. I have seen this happen lots of time but never seen anyone honking.

http://img200.imageshack.us/img200/2843/leftturn.jpg http://img200.imageshack.us/img200/l...jpg/1/w587.png

dachinesedude 06-07-2009 10:36 AM

Because you can just past on the left, red with green arrow so no cars coming, takes like 2 secs, honking is too much work

johny 06-07-2009 10:36 AM

if there was a center curb I'd honk, if not I'd just drive around assuming there is no oncomming traffic. if the lineup was longer I'd still just drive around.

RFlush 06-07-2009 10:36 AM

http://img149.imageshack.us/img149/2843/leftturn.jpg
Of course you honk, you just drove by Vern Fonk.

The_AK 06-07-2009 10:37 AM

probably lightly tap it so they are aware of you, not lean on it though /shakes head
primary use of it IS to warn other drivers

orange7 06-07-2009 10:48 AM

i would just pass assuming there isn't on coming traffic.

Jobo 06-07-2009 10:48 AM

Looks like a Nintendo game LOL

fliptuner 06-07-2009 10:51 AM

I would honk before the light even turned green.

johny 06-07-2009 10:51 AM

the other option would be passing on the right, and then going between the red and blue car into the turning lane :D

of if you had a truck, give them a bump.

Gnomes 06-07-2009 10:51 AM

I forgot to mention a center curb island thing preventing you from going to the left lane. 8-bits of fun!

You guys would seriously honk? I have never ever seen anyone honking at this situation before and I seen this situation happening at least once a week. Sometimes I am the lame gray car, sometimes not.

El Bastardo 06-07-2009 10:56 AM

I honk my car in every situation, regardless of the context.

fliptuner 06-07-2009 10:56 AM

Part of my job includes driving. I'm on the road a lot. I'd give them a quick honk,honk.

murd0c 06-07-2009 11:17 AM

I drove by Vern Fonk on may long I honked my g/f's horn and she was like WTF lol

FiveDime 06-07-2009 11:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by El Bastardo (Post 6455173)
I honk my car in every situation, regardless of the context.

x2

dark0821 06-07-2009 11:37 AM

lol.. my car dun got a horn xD

CRS 06-07-2009 11:41 AM

Why bother honking?

Are you really in that much of a rush? It'll be 30 secs before the light turns yellow/red and you can make your turn then.

Seriously, what is up with all these assholes who can't wait 30 secs and need to go there ASAP. If you're late, you're late. You should've left the house 5 mins earlier to accommodate travel time.

quasi 06-07-2009 12:01 PM

I wouldn't honk I'd just go around them on the left. If theres a median I drive half way on it to get around them, truck FTW.

drunkrussian 06-07-2009 12:07 PM

Though it may be annoying, I don't think there's anything illegal here. Just wait for them to move. Worst case scenerio is you wait 2 minutes for the next green?

bing 06-07-2009 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CRS (Post 6455217)
Why bother honking?

Are you really in that much of a rush? It'll be 30 secs before the light turns yellow/red and you can make your turn then.

Seriously, what is up with all these assholes who can't wait 30 secs and need to go there ASAP. If you're late, you're late. You should've left the house 5 mins earlier to accommodate travel time.

then why would the city engineers build that lane there? what is the point of the advance turning green? yes people should be more considerate and move up a bit, they don't own the road.

i'd pass on the passing lane to get around first, if that didn't work id give a courtesy honk. it has nothing to do with being in a rush or late its the principle. and besides, there are days where people are late and its out of their control. we have enough frustration and road rage as it is, why be one to contribute to it because "its his problem he should have left earlier", that is a real simple minded reason.

BNR32_Coupe 06-07-2009 12:13 PM

http://media.canada.com/2de3e3f6-b47...%20angels1.jpg
So why you honking at my harley davidson edition ford truck for? Got a problem, little shit? Wanna get shot? huh? Honkey? Yeah, I called you that, ironic huh? what are you going to do? Honk again? i dare you to honk again. I'm not moving. Nope. You gotta tow me to move me, bitch. Let's go right now

winson604 06-07-2009 12:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CRS (Post 6455217)
Why bother honking?

Are you really in that much of a rush? It'll be 30 secs before the light turns yellow/red and you can make your turn then.

Seriously, what is up with all these assholes who can't wait 30 secs and need to go there ASAP. If you're late, you're late. You should've left the house 5 mins earlier to accommodate travel time.

Well some of these left turn light are turn on left turn light only so if you miss it you gotta wait for an entire cycle of lights

Jayboogz 06-07-2009 12:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by winson604 (Post 6455257)
Well some of these left turn light are turn on left turn light only so if you miss it you gotta wait for an entire cycle of lights

IE westminister and garden city....

moomooCow 06-07-2009 12:31 PM

Yes I'd give my honk a tap, I shouldn't even have to honk if everyone was aware of their surroundings. Unless you're an ass and you're purposely blocking me...

Actually, just to clarify, I'd only honk if he has enough room to let me through after he moves up.

johny 06-07-2009 12:38 PM

double

johny 06-07-2009 12:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CRS (Post 6455217)
Why bother honking?


because these people are oblivious to what's going on around them, making them a dangerous driver. they should always be aware of whats going on infont and behind them.

honking at them and making them look back might actually teach them to pay more attention in the future. although likely it'll do nothing to help as most people are too stupid.

maybe next time they stop at an intersection they'll have a semi behind them going 80km/h. and when they notice and move, they'll thank me for the lesson of looking back! :D


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