Originally Posted by
Richard_Rides
The notion that you can hear a car bearing down on you from behind and take some evasive action to "save your life" is the height of absurdity. People perpetuate that story, not because it's true, but because it gives them a much needed opportunity to feel superior to others by chastising them for their "recklessness".
+every bit of matter in the universe
I can hear cars exactly the same with one ear in as without, but I've still not heard a reasonable description of the sound a car that is going to hit is going to make. If you are really that concerned about getting hit from behind, go party with the mirror fanboys.