Originally Posted by
mrrabbit
That's the truth actually...there have already been reports of people getting hit by them in crosswalks - with the complaint noted afterwards by survivors that they didn't hear 'em coming. I think I've already read one report that hybrids/electrics may be required in the future to have "sound" generating devices that mimic the sound of an oncoming car for safety purposes.
Wouldn't matter for a deaf guy like me though!
=8-)
It's a genuine issue. I try to play George Thorogood and the Destroyers
or the equivalent at full volume on the stereo when I drive in town, but
like you say, anyone with hearing impairment is at considerable risk.
I think after the last few months the novelty of having a very quick,
responsive car is wearing off and I might be able to slow down somewhat.
If I actually hit a cyclist, I might as well commit Seppuku.....I will be
completely ostracized here in the Big Tomato.