‘Silent Horn’ is coming in trains! Just listen to the sound of the car going to the pedestrian in front!

Every one of us has had the experience of being startled by a loud horn suddenly coming from behind while walking down the street. Today, traffic noise in cities has become a major cause of mental stress and noise pollution. A new technology is emerging in the automobile world to permanently solve this problem, the ‘directional sound horn’ or ‘silent horn’.

what is ‘Silent Horn‘ Technology?

When the horn is blown in current cars, its sound spreads in all directions. This causes inconvenience to the concerned person on the road as well as the nearby residents, hospitals and other motorists. In contrast, ‘directional sound’ technology uses ultrasonic waves. This technology directs the sound like a ‘laser beam’ towards a specific pedestrian in front rather than diffusing it.

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This is how it works?

Sensors and cameras mounted in the front of the car first detect a pedestrian or obstacle on the road. When the driver presses the horn, the sound only reaches the ears of that person. Most importantly, the sound cannot be heard by another person standing next to him. It does not disturb the driver sitting inside the car and the surroundings at all, that is why it is called ‘silent horn’.

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Advantages of this technology

1. Freedom from noise pollution: Horn noise in cities can be reduced by up to 90 percent, making ‘silent zones’ truly quiet.

2. Reduction in Accidents: A person walking on the road will be alert instead of running away, thus avoiding pedestrian accidents.

3. Peace of Mind: Unnecessary honking of horns in traffic jams will reduce irritation and incidents of ‘road rage’ among motorists.

Looking to the future– Many major car companies and startups globally are working on this technology. In the age of increasingly electric vehicles, where the cars themselves are very quiet, this directional horn technology will be crucial for pedestrian safety. It is hoped that this technology will be seen on Indian roads in the coming years.