with hybrid cars not making much noise. And everyone is a bad driver (except for me). Will we see more hybrids hitting and killing blind people.
Because the blind listen for car noises.
And drivers never look out for pedestrians.
2007-10-03 11:39:10 · 10 answers · asked by ItsMe 1 in Environment ➔ Alternative Fuel Vehicles
No. Hybrids are quiet, but not silent.
2007-10-03 11:44:37 · answer #1 · answered by Dana1981 7 · 4⤊ 2⤋
Good point, at most intersections here there is either a tone that tells the blind when to cross or they are sure to indicate their intention to cross before entering a crossing, or both. If a blind person is jaywalking they probably do have a better chance of getting hit by ANY type of car, not just a hybrid.
2007-10-03 19:02:43 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Adding noise if required is easy
eg the Unser electric race Pikes Peak Race
http://www.megawattmotorworks.com/display.asp?dismode=article&artid=36 had a noise gernerator
and just think with MP3/ringtone download technology you could sound like a carthourse or a spitfire dependiojng on your mood.
2007-10-05 07:13:57 · answer #3 · answered by fred 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
hybrids them selves are not worth it i remember in the 80's a buddy o mine had a Honda and it got 52 mpg and my car got 11mpg with a 440 in my 1968 coronet r/t 4 speed. Plus those cars have no balls and are slow plus some don't get good crash ratings ex
Toyota Prius
2007-10-09 17:35:56 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Electric scooters in london are fitted with sythesised engine noises. You shouldn't worry the blind people on Answers who might be reading this.
2007-10-03 18:45:52 · answer #5 · answered by John Sol 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I'm more worried about the kids who already don't pay attention. I don't think it would be that unlikely for a one of those little brats to run out in the road after not hearing anything.
2007-10-03 21:20:31 · answer #6 · answered by I-Love-GM 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hope not, because I think that noise is one of the most annoying thing about cars and I am glad it is going away.
2007-10-03 19:01:58 · answer #7 · answered by campbelp2002 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Thats what blind people have dogs for so, they can take one for the team , or get smart fast.
2007-10-09 05:25:35 · answer #8 · answered by jack_black_91 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well you wont have to worry about me I'll never buy no hi-bid rubberband car and my Scooter pipes will cause the blind to see again.
2007-10-03 19:06:45 · answer #9 · answered by vladoviking 5 · 0⤊ 4⤋
Loud pipes save lives. When will they ever get it? They are making everything quiet and it sucks
2007-10-03 18:43:34 · answer #10 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋