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xvarnah
· 5 years ago
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I misread that (we're all shocked) as "my driver is dead or hard of hearing" and was curious to know how they couldn't tell the difference
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mialinay
· 5 years ago
https://i.imgur.com/NAQy1nK.jpg
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xvarnah
· 5 years ago
That amused me more than it should have
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carl
· 5 years ago
That young actress from “A Quiet Place” said: “Deaf people can do everything hearing people can do, except hear”
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guest_
· 5 years ago
Deep.
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guest
· 5 years ago
Well their not wrong
teresammm
· 5 years ago
Mind me but a deaf driver... isn’t that a bit dangerous? The driver won’t hear the horn of other drivers, or sirenes. Not judging, just wondering.
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unicycle
· 5 years ago
Emergency vehicles have flashing lights so not hearing sirens isn't a big issue. And some places like NYC have bans on honking, so horns aren't necessary for driving and are often more of a distraction.
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guest_
· 5 years ago
In CA a horn is only used as an emergency signal legally. You aren’t supposed to honk for any other reason. That said- Deaf drivers can’t hear horns, sirens, trains, unseen cars or motorcycles, or many other things that hearing can help make driving safer. However- Many modern cars are highly insulated and people often don’t pay much attention to begin and that’s before they turn up the radio. Motorcycle riders wearing full face helmets are generally at a disadvantage to hearing already, then add in the noise of the engine, and the fact many wear ear plugs specifically because it gets so loud it can damage your hearing- that’s before factoring in wind noise at speed, bikes with radios, Bluetooth helmets blasting music or phone calls.... So the deaf are at somewhat of a disadvantage there, but not so much that it would be prohibitively dangerous considering the routine habits and conditions other drivers face. Like many things deaf drivers just have to pay more attention and effort.
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guest
· 5 years ago
Also these individuals have learned how to adapt and how to compensate for their circumstances. They're not disabled after all they're handicable :)
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teresammm
· 5 years ago
This is exactly why I asked! I have no clue how it feels and I only know the human body is impressive. So I hoped to get an alternative look. (And nu the way, I don’t live in the States and here police and ambulance use sound signal seperate from light signals, depends on the urgency).
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guest_
· 5 years ago
No worries. I’m sorry you got the DV. It was a legitimate question and I didn’t see it as disrespectful. We learn by asking, so hopefully you didn’t take my reply as anything but a straight answer to the question using relatable (to the hearing) examples of ways people often operate vehicles without hearing outside the vehicle. I applaud your curiosity and willingness to learn let alone the courage to admit not knowing something. I hope this doesn’t put you off to asking questions in the future.
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