There are a lot of misconceptions about the reason why trucks in India have Horn Ok Please written at the back. Even Wikipedia's explanation only touches the truth (with a 5 foot pole) about this great Indian heritage.


Lucky for you, I have spent a good amount of research time and energy (but no funds, mind you) to bring the truth before you. So here it is—

Horn Ok Please, contrary to the common misconception is not a mis-arranged version of Horn Please Ok. It, in fact gives you clear-cut instructions of what you need to do if you wish to overtake the truck/lorry.


So that's the real truth behind Horn Ok Please, and don't let anyone else tell you otherwise.