I see so many people walking down the street or just out in public with those stupid earphones on. You lose so much situational awareness when you have loud music blasting in your ears.
I wonder how many accidents and assaults in colleges and in places where youth congregate can be attributed to the victim having no awareness that someone dangerous was nearby due to wearing earphones.
Yep that’s important. It almost feels like panic sometimes when I’m driving with loud music playing - and I get into heavy traffic.
The first thing I do is apply the brakes as needed - while I’m simultaneously cutting the volume on the stereo. I can’t stand noise when I need to be aware of my surroundings. Even the A/C or heater fan on high is too much.
I cannot believe it when I see someone wearing earbuds while driving...