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Gareth



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Horn is too loud. 🎺
I have quite a few narrow country lanes around here and with the lockdown there are many people walking in the road.
I never had an issue with my TD5. Now with the D300 MHEV 6 pot engine, they can’t hear me when I’m behind, so I try to give a gentle toot on the horn, but OMG! It’s like the Queen Elizabeth coming into port!

Don’t know what to do? 🤔 2021 Defender 110 X-Dynamic HSE D300 MHEV
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Post #884119 9th Feb 2021 11:28am
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DSL



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You could get closer to them, then use the horn. Whistle Whistle

Snigger
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Simon Audi



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That sounds rude... Rolling with laughter
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SN



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ha ha first world problems - if people can't adhere to the Highway Code (and yes it applies to walkers) then they're going to get a bit of shock! no sympathy! Laughing

Highway Code wrote:
What do when there is no pavement available
Different rules for walkers apply when there is no pavement depending on the size of your group . Small groups should keep to the right-hand side of the road so you can see oncoming traffic. Keep close to the side of the road and be prepared to walk in single file. If you come across a sharp right-hand bend it may be safer to cross to the left-hand side of the road and cross back after the bend.

Large groups on organised walks should keep to the left when no pavement is available. There should be a look-out at the front and back of the group wearing fluorescent clothes in daylight and reflective clothes in the dark. At night, the front look-out should have a white light and the rear look-out a red light. People on the outside of large groups should also carry lights and wear reflective clothing.
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DSL



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Simon Audi wrote:
That sounds rude... Rolling with laughter


Very! Laughing Laughing Laughing


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Gareth



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I wish I had the dashcam fitted! One this morning nearly jumped out of her wellies 😂

She was not amused. I was 🤭 2021 Defender 110 X-Dynamic HSE D300 MHEV
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1968 S2a 88 aka Bob
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Post #884125 9th Feb 2021 11:59am
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Sepp



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You could try this:
https://www.amazon.com/Bestauto-Train-Comp...B07PVHF13Q

100 yards distance should do for a gentle toot...
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markb110



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Well you know the meaning behind the phrase ‘ put a sock in it’........Land Rover sell them to match the car.. Whistle
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You could just carry a hand hooter? Just be careful what you google! Shocked Laughing


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Gareth



Member Since: 12 Dec 2011
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England 2003 Defender 90 Td5 CSW Oslo Blue
😂 2021 Defender 110 X-Dynamic HSE D300 MHEV
1966 S2a 109 aka Betsy
1968 S2a 88 aka Bob
2014 Jaaaag F Type 3.0 Supercharged.
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SJT



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One of the things that I have always liked about my previous LR's is that you can "toot" the horn when you need to.

So many modern cars seem to have a "all or nothing" button.

All my D4's were great so I have high hopes when my new 90 arrives.... D5. Previously 90HT, D4, D4, D4, D2, D1 (3 door V8!)
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Leamreject



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SN wrote:
ha ha first world problems - if people can't adhere to the Highway Code (and yes it applies to walkers) then they're going to get a bit of shock! no sympathy! Laughing

Highway Code wrote:
What do when there is no pavement available
Different rules for walkers apply when there is no pavement depending on the size of your group . Small groups should keep to the right-hand side of the road so you can see oncoming traffic. Keep close to the side of the road and be prepared to walk in single file. If you come across a sharp right-hand bend it may be safer to cross to the left-hand side of the road and cross back after the bend.

Large groups on organised walks should keep to the left when no pavement is available. There should be a look-out at the front and back of the group wearing fluorescent clothes in daylight and reflective clothes in the dark. At night, the front look-out should have a white light and the rear look-out a red light. People on the outside of large groups should also carry lights and wear reflective clothing.


Yes why do pedestrians go with the traffic, self preservation says you want to see the danger approaching you so you can take evasive action.... Banging Head Ride like you stole it!!
If I’m not on a bike it’s because only a 4x4 will do…
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Gareth



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To be fair, it was a single track road with grass verge so walking against the traffic is not possible. Also, I do know it’s marked as a ‘quiet lane’ at each end, with blue sign showing car, bike, horse, pedestrian so I suppose I can’t complain about people walking in the road.

I’m just pointing out that the new Defender is so quiet for a diesel. The horn is not like the old Defender (or Disco) which you could give a quick parp. The new one has a firmly sprung centre to the steering wheel which you can’t easily give a brief toot, you have to press quite firmly and it lets out a mighty blast. 2021 Defender 110 X-Dynamic HSE D300 MHEV
1966 S2a 109 aka Betsy
1968 S2a 88 aka Bob
2014 Jaaaag F Type 3.0 Supercharged.
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Simon Audi



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There is actually 2 horns...

One each side of the radiator area at the top.
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