kiwi's would consider it an insult rather than a warning. especially if its such a minor danger. edit: could you imagen the noise of every driver honking their horn at that intersection ? it would be horrendous.
johotech,
Nov 2, 1:22pm
Considering Kiwi drivers can't even figure out how to indicate at a roundabout, giving them the option of another task to perform such as beeping a horn correctly, could be problematic at best.
tintop,
Nov 2, 3:04pm
Consider the headlight flash.
In UK it means 'I see you, and you go first' In NZ it means 'I see you and I am coming through regardless'
tamarillo,
Nov 2, 4:36pm
This is IAM driving, as per uk police training Manual. He is copper so that's his system. He says 'consider a horn warning', Then 'deployed' i.e. I hooted. It's not a case of everyone blowing their horn at that junction. It's getting ready to toot if in doubt. Doubt is if you can't see driver looking at you, or car moves forward a little etc. he did seem over zealous but it was a demo. On our bikes It's a quick toot and if possible, and safe, a thank you wave. It's not a blast of horn, nor is it frequent. I've got drivers to look and notice me using this, never seen hostility, give a wave and all well. Google IAM videos if interested.
socram,
Nov 2, 5:48pm
The original UK Police Driving manual (Roadcraft?) had a section on what they called 'a graded horn warning'. In other words, as above, an advisory - and add when overtaking a car towing a caravan for example.
marte,
Nov 2, 10:42pm
Licensed driving instructor specificly told us NOT to toot when overtaking in NZ. Said "Its a bad habit picked up from overseas".
Tooting here means 'Wake Up!" or 'Take attention' in a good sort of way.
Headlight flash means 'Speed camera/cop car ahead'.
gsimpson,
Nov 2, 10:53pm
In France it means don't even think about pulling out in front of me. Opposite to UK. You can see how that can cause a bit of tension when they visit their respective countries.
richardmayes,
Nov 3, 4:09pm
Can you imagine the typical response you would get if you used this technique in New Zealand?
[Warning toot]
DON'T YOU F--ING BLOW YOUR F--ING HORN AT ME, YOU F--ING C---!
stevexc,
Nov 3, 10:13pm
I'm in Shanghai at the moment and everyone honks their damn horns endlessly. No one is angry though.
Pedestrian crossings have very little meaning here.
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