What is the requirement for the horn during the road test?

For the road test, the requirement for the horn is that it must be clearly audible for a distance of 200 feet. This ensures that the horn is effective for alerting other drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists to the presence of your vehicle in a timely manner, enhancing safety on the road. A horn that can be heard from this distance can help prevent accidents by ensuring that others are aware of your vehicle, especially in situations where you may need to signal your presence or gain the attention of others.

The other options do not meet this safety criterion effectively; for instance, a horn recognizable within a shorter distance may not provide a sufficient warning in various traffic situations. Simply sounding the horn multiple times does not ensure it is loud enough to be heard at an appropriate distance, and stating that it must be functional but not tested does not address the critical aspect of ensuring the horn can be adequately heard when necessary.