[Mortal1]

Originally Posted by Laker14

if every cart passing every bike tooted its horn, the noise would be constant, and irritating. What you need to do is buy, then use, a sideview mirror. I don't ride anymore, but I once did, and I interpreted car horns not as a polite "here I am, don't let me startle you" but rather as a "MOVE OVER!!! GET OUT OF MY WAY!!!"... so, no, I'm not beeping for you. I'll give you your space and pass when it's safe, but it's up to you to know who is behind you.

for horn usage and there is a way to tell the difference...of course with many seniors they no longer possess the ability to use common sense.