Honking
Honking is the act of producing a loud signaling sound with a vehicle horn or other loud signaling device. In traffic, honking serves to alert others to a vehicle's presence, warn of danger, or convey impatience or frustration. The sound is described by the onomatopoeic term honk. While the word is most commonly associated with automobiles, similar horn-like sounds are produced by other devices and by animals, notably geese, in different contexts.
Mechanisms and types: Most cars use electric horns made of a diaphragm or chime triggered by pressing
Regulation and usage: Laws usually restrict horn use to warn of danger or to comply with traffic
Impact and context: Honking is a common feature of modern traffic, but studies on its effectiveness are