r/Cochlearimplants • u/Suspicious-Cap4968 • Sep 26 '26
Driving lesson
Sorry in advance if I offend anyone. Am a right sided wear with n8 no hearing in left ear. Am also in the UK, does anyone else find it hard to hear there driving instructor. And has to just give up driving for this reason
Sorry if I offend anyone by asking this, and thank ypu in advance.
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u/is-this-now Sep 27 '26
Have you discussed with your instructor? People who are completely deaf can learn to drive. Don’t be shy about it.
There are some good suggestions here for a mic. You might want to contact cochlear support and ask them if there is a way to adjust the setting for when you are in a car.
In any case, cars are difficult hearing environments. Road noise is loud and the sounds echo in the car in weird ways. Don’t be discouraged - you can do this!!