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I agree with other posters that sound is essential for cars. In the UK, it's not illegal to jaywalk (cross a road at a suitable pause in the traffic when you're

I agree with other posters that sound is essential for cars. In the UK, it's not illegal to jaywalk (cross a road at a suitable pause in the traffic when you're not at a pedestrian crossing). In fact, most people in the UK probably don't even know what the word jaywalk means. Without the sound of an approaching car, I can imagine many more accidents. I'm sure all cyclists have stories of missed collisions with pedestrians because pedestrians could not hear an approaching cyclist and assumed the road was clear. With a car, a collision can be fatal.

Dunedan 7y ago
> I'm sure all cyclists have stories of missed collisions with pedestrians because pedestrians could not hear an approaching cyclist and assumed the road was clear. As somebody who cycles a lot (>4000km/year) in a major European city I encounter such situations nearly every day, but guess what: Such situations are totally fine for me. Pedestrians are the weakest traffic participants so it's my job as a cyclist to take care I don't hurt them. That applies even more to car drivers and adding artificial sound to cars doesn't exempt them from this responsibility.
- clarry 7y ago
  And speaking of cycling, it's not uncommon for the wind noise in your ears to deafen you to nearby cars. You just can't rely on ears.