Question 4760
Does excessive noise affect an elderly pedestrian?
- Yes, excessive noise affects all types of pedestrians equally.
- Yes, and it can prevent them from hearing and noticing if a vehicle is approaching.
- No.
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Correct answer: Yes, and it can prevent them from hearing and noticing if a vehicle is approaching.
Yes. Hearing gets worse with age, and loud street noise can prevent an older person from hearing an approaching vehicle. It affects them more than a younger pedestrian. In the image, the woman is walking past a street sweeper, a noisy machine that can drown out the sound of your car.