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Difficulty: EasyManaging Road Rage and Aggressive Driving

If another road user behaves aggressively towards you, sounding your horn to reprimand them is an acceptable way to discourage their behaviour.

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Answer

False
The statement is false. When faced with aggressive driving, you should stay calm, ignore provocative behaviour, and avoid reacting with gestures, headlight flashes, or the horn. The horn should only be used to warn other road users of your presence when necessary for safety.

Step-by-Step Solution

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Assess the correct response to aggressive behaviour and the legal use of the horn.
The Highway Code specifies that the horn must only be used to alert others to your presence, not to express anger or discipline other road users.
Retaliating or challenging an aggressive driver can escalate the situation into a dangerous confrontation.

Key Concept

De-escalating aggressive road incidents and adhering to rules on warning signals
Estimated Time:30s
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