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Some drivers take a vigilant approach, using their horn without hesitation to navigate delays in traffic, rogue pedestrians, questionable manoeuvres and beyond. They see themselves as the neighbourhood watch of our roads – keeping everyone in check and upholding traffic flow and decorum. When they honk, it’s short and sharp, but effective.
Other drivers, myself included, save their horn for when it’s absolutely necessary – another driver taking a baffling amount of time to get moving at the lights, someone randomly pulling out in front of me with little warning, or a pedestrian on their phone about to walk in front of my car. They are sparing with their horn use, and when they do make use of it, it’s either half-hearted or overzealous – there is no in between.
This person uses a horn to convey their every emotion… and usually this governing emotion is rage. Their impatience, anger and frustration often translate into prolonged leaning on the horn, designed to intimidate other drivers into giving way. At best, these tooters are anti-social, at worst, they’re dangerous.
Previously, she has been the digital director of both Harper’s Bazaar and Elle, a senior editor at The New Daily, the host of ‘A Taste of Travel’ on Channel Ten and a motoring columnist for CarSales.
Susannah holds a Bachelor in Media and Communications from the University of Melbourne and cut her teeth as an intern for Time Inc in New York City.
She has also completed a television presenting course with the National Institute of Dramatic Art.
She lives in Melbourne with her husband and her son.
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