When a fire truck leans on its air horn, it is not a random blast of noise. Those short, sharp honks are part of a language firefighters use to cut through traffic, coordinate with crews, and ...
Even for veteran firefighters, being in a burning structure can be a disorienting experience. The smoke makes it hard to see, the roar of the fire makes it hard to hear, and wearing their SCBA ...
Few things are quite as jarring to experience while driving as the explosive sound of a semi-truck horn blaring through the streets — unless you're purposefully seeking out a trucker salute. Given the ...