FAQ Answers
Answer to Question 3:
Q: Should I be concerned about hearing loss, and how significant is its impact on my driving ability?
A: About 20 percent of people age 55 and over have impaired hearing. Approximately 30 percent of those over age 65 are hearing impaired.
Hearing ability is more important to driving than many people realize. Hearing can warn a driver of danger signals like the sound of horns, sirens, and screeching tires. There are even occasions when a driver can hear a car but can't see it because of a blind spot. Good hearing helps drivers to be sensitive to what's happening all around them.
You can learn (or review) a lot more driving tips and important information in your local AARP Driver Safety Program class.
