In Portuguese traffic law, when is the use of the vehicle horn (sinal sonoro) legally permitted inside built-up areas?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Only in cases of imminent danger of collision or severe accident
- Step 1: Urban horn restrictions. Step 2. Under Article 22, inside localities the acoustic horn must strictly and solely be used in cases of manifest and imminent danger. Answer: Only in cases of imminent danger of collision or severe accident. Why not the others: Social greetings, green light impatience, and urban overtaking warnings using the horn are illegal.
Practise more Traffic Rules, Priorities, Speed Limits, and Maneuvers.
Free questions with an explanation for every one, and full timed Exame de Código (Driving Theory Test) - Portugal mock tests.
More Traffic Rules, Priorities, Speed Limits, and Maneuvers questions
- In Portuguese traffic law, what is the general rule of priority at an intersection without signs or signals?
- In Portuguese traffic law, does a driver exiting a private driveway or garage have priority over traffic on the public road?
- In Portuguese traffic law, who has right of way when a vehicle enters a roundabout (rotunda)?
- In Portuguese road regulations, how should a driver position their vehicle when entering a roundabout to take the first exit?
- In Portuguese road regulations, how should a driver position their vehicle in a multi-lane roundabout when taking the third exit?
- In Portuguese traffic law, what obligation do drivers have when approached by an emergency vehicle emitting optical and audible warning sign…