Shooter wrote:
I do not rely on the horn for a single thing (except as a greeting)
Its my opinion that if one is in a position that one needs to alert other drivers you are there...you are in the wrong spot.
The horn wont save you even if you are in the right.
I dont want the last thing I ever hear to be a scooter horn.
I disagree.
If (like London) side roads are hidden with cars/vans parked on the side to limit the view to both the driver who has to pull out more and the drivers/riders already on the road.
Plenty of times my PIAA has saved me for such issues.
When I was on my bike safe day, the fuzz encouraged us to use our horns. I mentioned that majority of the time I get sworn and cussed at, but was told that any reaction is good and the horn done it's job (warning others of your presence).