Why do people in less developed countries feel the need to honk the car horn constantly while driving?

Answer 1

I'm a Canadian who has lived in the US, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia and Thailand. In Saudi, people will sometimes get so angry at your honking, that they will threaten you. From my extensive travels, I've observed that it is Italians which honk the most.

Are you talking about India? I wouldn't be surprised if they were honkers like the Italians. So, overall, I think your premise may be incorrect and you shouldn't prejudge honkers by the level of sovereign development. It has more to do with national character.

Answer 2

I lived in new york the position there's a 1/2 second between the time the elementary ameliorations and the time the motor vehicle in the back of you begins honking. I used to experience in charge, yet now I keep in mind that some people are too busy both on their cellular telephone or goofing off tochronic properly. Morg

Answer 3

My gosh, this question is too sweeping.. and anti social too! May I tell you that NOT ALL drivers in less developed countries do as you say. have you been to all of the less developed countries?

I suggest that you should go around the world and visit all of the less developed countries first to see for yourself what's happening before you make a sweeping statement like this. For all you know, sorry to say this, but there are people who are more "educated" than you.

Answer 4

That happens here as well. They'll honk their horn repeatedly in the middle of a dead-locked traffic jam, like it's going to help any.

Answer 5

It's just a culture to do so. In fact, if you do not horn before switching lanes etc. it's considered impolite.
This is just another example of how huge the world is. And how different cultures can be.

RESPECT others !

Answer 6

Because they want to tell people in more developed countries that they have cars like theirs. So, this makes them feel both are equal with a bit more boastful, arrogant and attention-attracting ego. A childish game, isn't it??

Answer 7

Cars are not as effective particularly the brakes, and
People do not follow traffic rules, so the driver has to always honk.

Answer 8

You think this only happens in third world countries? Go take a trip to Los Angeles.

Answer 9

Those people in less developed countries must have made
the trip to LA because they do it here as well.
I Corinthians 13;8a, Love never fails!!!!!

Answer 10

what do u mean i live in South Africa and the horning here is the same as what u find in London, dont put things in large brackets u probably had a singled out incident...........people can be impatient anwhere