{"id":1199,"date":"2022-02-17T06:38:58","date_gmt":"2022-02-17T06:38:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aaronshearingcare.com\/?p=1199"},"modified":"2022-02-17T06:39:01","modified_gmt":"2022-02-17T06:39:01","slug":"hearing-loss-and-safe-driving","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aaronshearingcare.com\/hearing-loss-and-safe-driving\/","title":{"rendered":"Hearing Loss and Safe Driving"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>We\u2019ve all heard the expression \u201cKeep your eyes on the road\u201d, but it\u2019s important to have the ability to hear what\u2019s going on while driving as well. If you have <a href=\"https:\/\/aaronshearingcare.com\/hearing-loss\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">untreated hearing loss<\/a>, you may be risking your safety and the safety of others when you drive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"851\" src=\"https:\/\/aaronshearingcare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/rolando-garrido-R4y4_dvpYXU-unsplash-1280x851.jpg\" alt=\"Close up of man driving with hands on the steering wheel.\" class=\"wp-image-1202\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aaronshearingcare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/rolando-garrido-R4y4_dvpYXU-unsplash-1280x851.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/aaronshearingcare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/rolando-garrido-R4y4_dvpYXU-unsplash-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/aaronshearingcare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/rolando-garrido-R4y4_dvpYXU-unsplash-1536x1021.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/aaronshearingcare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/rolando-garrido-R4y4_dvpYXU-unsplash-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-hearing-impacts-driving\">How Hearing Impacts Driving <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your ability to hear can help you detect many important sounds while driving including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Nearby emergency or police vehicles<\/li><li>The horn of another driver trying to get your attention<\/li><li>Whether or not your turn signal is on<\/li><li>A rattling or ticking sound coming from your engine or a similar noise indicating car trouble<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Not being able to detect these issues can impact your ability to drive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Foundation for Traffic Safety looked at data from 2,046 participants aged 65-79 to examine how hearing loss affects driving patterns. The study found that <a href=\"http:\/\/20-1356-AAAFTS_LongROAD-Hearing-Impairment-Brief_FINAL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">people with hearing loss were less likely to drive:<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>At night<\/li><li>In rush hour traffic<\/li><li>On high-speed roads<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This data suggests that hearing loss may lead to added difficulty while driving and a decrease in driving, overall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"hearing-aids-can-help\">Hearing Aids Can Help<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are worried about hearing loss impacting your ability to drive, schedule an appointment for a hearing test. If hearing loss is found, your audiologist will likely recommend hearing aids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/aaronshearingcare.com\/hearing-aids\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hearing aids can help<\/a> you drive more safely by amplifying the sounds you need to hear while on the road. The sooner you get treatment the better your overall hearing ability will be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"other-safety-tips\">Other Safety Tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to wearing hearing aids, other ways to stay safe on the road include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Minimizing background noise by keeping the music low and asking others to talk quietly while you drive.<\/li><li>Take care of your hearing device so that you avoid issues like distorted, muffled sound or feedback while you are driving.<\/li><li>Ensuring your hearing aid batteries are fresh or fully charged before hitting the road.<\/li><li>Keep your car window closed to reduce distraction from outside noise.<\/li><li>Stay focused on the road. This means no checking your phone or eating a snack or anything else that could distract you.<\/li><li>Take public transportation if you feel unsafe. Indian River County\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.golineirt.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GoLine<\/a> public transit system can help get you to the grocery store or a doctor\u2019s appointment if you do not feel comfortable driving yourself.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information or to schedule an appointment with a hearing expert, call <span class=\"company-name \">Aaron&#039;s Hearing Aid &amp; Audiology Center<\/span> today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><ul class=\"related-posts\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/aaronshearingcare.com\/celebrate-earth-day-the-audiology-way\/\" class=\"related-post\">Celebrate Earth Day the Audiology Way<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/aaronshearingcare.com\/myths-vs-facts-dispelling-common-misconceptions-about-hearing-aids\/\" class=\"related-post\">Myths vs. Facts: Dispelling Common Misconceptions About Hearing Aids<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/aaronshearingcare.com\/can-vibration-help-tinnitus\/\" class=\"related-post\">Can Vibration Help Tinnitus?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We\u2019ve all heard the expression \u201cKeep your eyes on the road\u201d, but it\u2019s important to have the ability to hear what\u2019s going on while driving as well. 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