"Sound Horn" is written in most trucks in India. It is a message for the driver behind the truck to sound the horn when they are passing the truck. In our experience while riding the buses and autorickshaws, there is no need for the truck to have that sign posted, as it has become a habit for drivers to constantly sound their horns no matter what.
In fact, not just trucks, but many vehicles have the words, "Horn OK Please!" painted across the rear. Taking these words to heart, Indian drivers of everything from trucks down to the smallest little weenie of a moped, fiercely "horn OK please" at any and all of those whom they encounter on the streets.
The larger vehicles have air horns that would deafen the most hearing impaired listener. These air horns would turn one's internal organs to jelly if you spent even a few seconds in front of them. Lucky for Pradeep who brought ear plugs; he was able to save some his hearing from the noise since the sound of horns is a constant 24/7. Daniela stoically observed the sensations of her ear drums ripping apart! Horn OK Please!
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