{"id":6261,"date":"2020-03-24T07:00:52","date_gmt":"2020-03-24T11:00:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thehearinginstitute.org\/?p=6261"},"modified":"2021-04-22T19:51:54","modified_gmt":"2021-04-22T23:51:54","slug":"driving-with-hearing-loss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thehearinginstitute.org\/driving-with-hearing-loss\/","title":{"rendered":"Driving with Hearing Loss"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

While vision is the most important sense you rely on while driving, your hearing also plays a crucial role in helping you be aware of your surroundings while on the road. If you have a hearing impairment, be sure to follow these tips to stay safe<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wear Hearing Aids<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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If you already have a set of hearing aids, be sure to wear them! While it may be tempting to slip them out during a long trip (especially if your kids are arguing in the back seat), they help you stay alert to honking horns and approaching sirens. If you have hearing loss<\/a> but have not yet ordered hearing aids, there is no better time than now. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Change\/Charge Batteries<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your hearing aids are rendered useless if\nthe batteries are dead. Before taking off, make sure to change the batteries.\nIf you have a rechargeable model, charge them up before you go. Do not change your batteries while driving\nif they die mid-trip. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Turn Down\/Off the Radio<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While it is tempting to play music or\nturn on a podcast while driving, these sounds may distract you from important\nwarning sounds \u2013 this is true even for people without hearing loss. If having\nthe radio on is important to you, be sure to keep it as low as you can while\nstill being able to hear it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Turn the GPS Up<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While your music should be down, your GPS\nsounds should be up. Don\u2019t rely solely on visual cues from your GPS, as this\nwill detract attention from the road. Also, don\u2019t keep the volume of the GPS so\nlow you have to strain to hear it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Install a Large Rearview Mirror<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Some states require hearing-impaired\nindividuals to install an extra-large rearview mirror in their car in order to\nstay more aware of what\u2019s going on behind them. Even if your state doesn\u2019t, it\nis a good idea to do. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep the Windows Up<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Not only does wind noise cover the sounds of sirens or other warning sounds, moisture and wind can damage your hearing devices<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information or to schedule an\nappointment, schedule an appointment with Heuser Hearing Institute today. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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