Can Deaf people drive? How do they know when an emergency vehicle is approaching if they can hear the siren?
Deaf people, statistically, are better drivers than hearing people; that is, they have fewer accidents. Deaf people can tell when an emergency vehicle is approaching by frequently checking their rear-view mirrors, a standard driving practice that all drivers should follow. In addition, with modern cars that are insulated against road noise and that have high-powered stereos, most hearing people don’t hear emergency vehicle sirens anyway.
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