Truckers honk twice to indicate that they are passing. This is a common signal used by truckers to let other drivers kno.
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It is the standard signal used when the train is about to move forward. Two long blasts of the horn are for warning anyone near the train that it is about to move forward. There are other standardized horn signals like three short blasts for the train about to move backward.
- One long whistle-like sound can be heard when the train is coming to a halt, and the engineer applies the air brakes. - Two long honks mean that the train has released the brakes and is ready to continue its journey.
Passing Starboard to StarboardIf you approach another vessel head on, and wish to pass it on its starboard side, you are required to sound two short blasts with your horn.
If you hear, two small horns, it means the motorman is asking the guard to direct the railway signal to start the train. In case you hear three smaller horns, it suggests that the motorman has lost control over the train. This also acts as a signal to pull the vacuum break immediately. This signal is rarely heard.