- Standard car horns: Typically range from 85 to 110 decibels (dB).
- Loud car horns (e.g., air horns): Can exceed 120 dB.
- Quiet car horns: May be around 75 dB or lower.
For context, the World Health Organization (WHO) recommends that sound levels in residential areas do not exceed 55 dB during the day and 45 dB at night to prevent noise-related health effects.