Why is it that when you're driving and looking for an address, you turn down the volume on the radio?

Answer 1

are you typing on your laptop whilst driving and tuning your radio AND looking for an address??


geez man!

LOL

Answer 2

in order to remove distractions. I get a little anxious when I am in an area that I am unfamiliar with. Looking for an address in a n unfamiliar area causes me to have to split my attentions between the road in front of me and the faces of the houses or buildings on the side. Music or uneccessary noises add to what my attentions are being drawn to. Removing the distraction makes me feel a little more secure and allows me to focus on what is important, safety and finding my destination.

Answer 3

That's a great question! I turn it down because I am trying to concentrate. The radio is a distraction.

Answer 4

It helps to turn down the radio so you can concentrate better on the task at hand.

Answer 5

It's too distracting for me to drink, drive, and listen to the radio all at the same time!

Answer 6

Why is that when I smell something funky, I turn down the radio?

Answer 7

There's a certain level of noise that actually interferes with your ability to read - restaurant owners know this; they also know that certain kinds of music will make you edgy and impatient.

Answer 8

Maybe it's the same reason some people hit the brakes when they signal to change lanes.

Answer 9

Because I need quiet to think. When someone is screaming lyrics I cannot concentrate!

Answer 10

The answer is obvious: to reduce a distraction while you concentrate.