If it is necessary to warn a cyclist with acoustic signals, how should they be given?

If it is necessary to warn a cyclist with acoustic signals, how should they be given?
A)It makes no difference.
B)Close to the cyclist.
C)At a certain distance from the cyclist, to avoid startling them.Correct
We should avoid acoustic signals near cyclists. If they are given, they must be at a sufficient distance to avoid startling them.