Headphones while driving a car?? Why oh why??

[Deleted member 15344]

You cannot hear sirens in the distance when you have headphones in. it is beyond stupid having these in while driving s car and even more so when on a bike.

Use some common sense and only put one in if you have to.

You must clear out on an ambulances way as soon as possible and this cannot be done of your ability to hear them is greatly impaired. Seconds count. don't be a numpty.

I no issue the other day when listening to my music on my iPhone using headphones and heard the siren clearly behind me and pulled in - the driver behind me with no headphones on overtook me and then held up the fire engine.

I don't seem to have an issue still hearing outside noises when using headphones.

 

[Deleted member 16999]

You cannot hear sirens in the distance when you have headphones in. it is beyond stupid having these in while driving s car and even more so when on a bike.

Use some common sense and only put one in if you have to.

You must clear out on an ambulances way as soon as possible and this cannot be done of your ability to hear them is greatly impaired. Seconds count. don't be a numpty.

Or they are worn to protect your hearing from the vehicle you are driving and you are trained to be more observant and concentrate on the road

 

[Slab]

I no issue the other day when listening to my music on my iPhone using headphones and heard the siren clearly behind me and pulled in - the driver behind me with no headphones on overtook me and then held up the fire engine.

I don't seem to have an issue still hearing outside noises when using headphones.

Were you coincidentally listening to Sweets 1972 smash hit, Blockbuster

 

[Smiffy]

Due to them being deaf it's well known that their other senses are enhanced -

I agree with this.
I had a mate once who was deaf and he could keep an erection for about 2 days.
Best I ever did was 23 minutes

 

[chrisd]

I don't seem to have an issue still hearing outside noises when using headphones.

How would you know if you didn't hear something?

 

[Slab]

I agree with this.
I had a mate once who was deaf and he could keep an erection for about 2 days.
Best I ever did was 23 minutes

:clap:

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Were you coincidentally listening to Sweets 1972 smash hit, Blockbuster

More Ed Sheeran :thup:

 

[Deleted member 15344]

How would you know if you didn't hear something?

That's relevant for anyone regardless of if they are wearing headphones or not

 

[Deleted member 16999]

I agree with this.
I had a mate once who was deaf and he could keep an erection for about 2 days.
Best I ever did was 23 minutes

Post of the year :whoo:

 

[Hobbit]

It's interesting how often you can tell the driver in front is on the phone, even hands free, by their appalling driving. I bet if asked, they would say they were perfectly in control.
I'm not keen on head phones in the car, or stupidly loud music.

I'm also amazed at how some people who are driving, can't talk to their passengers without looking at them.

Spot on. I do lots of miles a year and agree that when you see someone weaving a bit they're almost certainly on the phone.... and yes, I'm guilty of it too on occasion. Handsfree by the way. Nowadays I'll take the call, and if its looking like an involved conversation I tell them I'll call them back.

 

[chrisd]

I agree with this.
I had a mate once who was deaf and he could keep an erection for about 2 days.
Best I ever did was 2-3 minutes

Corrected that for you Smiffy!

 

[Smiffy]

Corrected that for you Smiffy!

Thanks Chris.
I realised my error but it had "timed out" and wouldn't let me back in to amend it.
You're a star.

 

[richart]

Surely head phones are less distracting when driving, than having the Mrs nagging you at full blast.

 

[richart]

I'm also amazed at how some people who are driving, can't talk to their passengers without looking at them.

Especially when the passengers are in the back.

 

[chrisd]

Thanks Chris.
I realised my error but it had "timed out" and wouldn't let me back in to amend it.
You're a star.

No problem Smiffy, an obvious mistake easily erectified!

 

[Old Skier]

Can be highly dangerous but you will never convince those who do it from doing it until something bad happens. Equally bad amongst cyclists and walkers. Some running events now even ban there use because of the amount of bumps/trips due to lack of concentration.

 

[Deleted member 16999]

Can be highly dangerous but you will never convince those who do it from doing it until something bad happens. Equally bad amongst cyclists and walkers. Some running events now even ban there use because of the amount of bumps/trips due to lack of concentration.

Surprised by this, was one of 57,000 doing Great North Run last weekend, roads were packed and no end of people wearing headphones, never heard of this before.

 

[Deleted member 18121]

Surprised by this, was one of 57,000 doing Great North Run last weekend, roads were packed and no end of people wearing headphones, never heard of this before.

It's very common, apart from the big "mass" runs....ie London marathon, great north run, great south run etc.....but if you enter the more "serious" runs (brighton marathon for example) they all ban earphones.

100% agree with Old Skier..... until something bad happens some people think they are indestructible and that accidents only happen to other people.

 

[Deleted member 16999]

It's very common, apart from the big "mass" runs....ie London marathon, great north run, great south run etc.....but if you enter the more "serious" runs (brighton marathon for example) they all ban earphones.

100% agree with Old Skier..... until something bad happens some people think they are indestructible and that accidents only happen to other people.

Just found out UKA ban headphones in their sanctioned events, (of which most events and those you listed are) it seems some enforce the rule more vigorous than others.

 

[banacek303]

I see loads of cyclists with headsets on, I think they must have a deathwish. Don't know which is worst