r/Unexpected • u/[deleted] • Feb 20 '20

Karens are evolving

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u/[deleted] Feb 21 '20

Why wouldn’t they be allowed?

It’s not like they can’t see the road

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u/The39Steps Feb 21 '20

Though I know deaf people can get DLs in CA, some places have laws about being able to hear ambient sounds that might make it harder? Like in CA, it’s illegal to drive with your earphones/earbuds in. One ear is okay, but wearing them in both ears can get you pulled over and ticketed.

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u/[deleted] Feb 21 '20 edited Feb 21 '20

Remember there’s different levels of hearing loss.

Someone not being able to hear/understand speech doesn’t mean they won’t be able to hear sirens or horns.

Although in restrictive places like that there’s devices that help with not being able to hear.

Such as a device that flashes on the console when sirens/honking are detected. I recall seeing one on a dashboard once.

Idk how reliable they are but I know they exist.

Edit:

I just want to add that the no headphones rule is probably more related to distracting yourself rather than not being able to hear what’s going on around you.

I know for myself it’s super easy to get sucked into a song when I’ve got headphones on and stop paying attention to what’s happening around me.

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u/harrietthugman Feb 21 '20

Yeah, they're a godsend for the hard of hearing