*just wondering, i waited a while when i beeped at someone(just a quick beep) the other day, and it was like 2 seconds i looked down and looked up and the light was green..and they guy behind me layed on his horn..not a quick beep or anything...then he followed me....
anyways....how long should one wait? he didn't even wait a second after the light was green. i waited like 10 seconds at least for the guy i let know it was green.
2007-02-23 10:44:14 · 17 answers · asked by ♥Brown Eyed Girl ♥ 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
A very light "toot" after the count of three, no need to lay on the horn like there is no tomorrow, who knows, they might have stalled.
You can see if it is an airhead yapping on their cell phone, in that case, honk immediately. LOL
Watch out for creeps in traffic, if they follow you, go to the police station, that usually shakes them off. Be careful.
2007-02-23 10:51:18 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
When the light turns green, I wait about 5 seconds, and then I beep my horn by just giving it a tap. However, I know a lady that lays her hand on the horn until the person starts moving (I feel like that is rude)
2007-02-23 11:16:15 · answer #2 · answered by ~•over the moon•~ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At least 5 seconds.
Beware, you never know what kind of day they are having. They could have just found out a loved one died, or they could be in an incredibly foul mood, looking for an excuse to hurt someone.
I've found that I don't mind (too much) waiting for the light to cycle around once more before i honk. I've had a bad experience with honking at lights.
2007-02-24 03:09:55 · answer #3 · answered by Amish Rebel 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
10 is way too long. Id say beep after a couple of seconds. If that dont work lay on the horn.
2007-02-23 10:47:53 · answer #4 · answered by Smarty Pants™ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
About 5 secconds. I say 5 because I was stopped at green light to look for some thing once. And the people behind me started honking. About the time I would be passing a specific spot in the intersection, a Camero, with several cop cars close behind came flying through the intersection at that spot, struck a median and ejected the driver killing him. He was going about 120MPH and if I had not stopped, he would have hit me.
2007-02-23 10:49:06 · answer #5 · answered by crashedata 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Haven't actually counted, but let's see.....3-4 seconds. I also watch to see what they're doing - if they're daydreaming, that time frame is good. If they're frantically doing something, I might give them an extra second or two.
But it's just a quick honk. I'm never in that big a hurry to get anywhere. And since I'm so prone to road rage, I try very hard to always remain calm when I'm driving.
2007-02-23 10:53:26 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
I always wait around 5 seconds and then give a very light,.
friendly three beeps with a little wave in case they're looking
in the rear view mirror. If they don't go then, get out and
check their pulse.
2007-02-23 10:50:16 · answer #7 · answered by ? 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
10-15 seconds - not 2 seconds.
2007-02-23 10:47:35 · answer #8 · answered by ra63 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I go by the three-second rule. Not to be rude, but just a quick beep to get their attention.
2007-02-23 10:46:46 · answer #9 · answered by Guncrazy 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
unfortunatley, I give them the benefit of the doubt. I count to 5 and give them a single beep. sometimes I get fingered, but oh well. Were all guilty somewhere down the line
2007-02-23 11:18:40 · answer #10 · answered by Joe w 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋