Question 7757
Can an elderly pedestrian be affected by excessive noise in the environment?
- No.
- Yes, which may prevent them from noticing and hearing an approaching vehicle.
- Only if they walk without paying any attention to their surroundings and traffic.
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Correct answer: Yes, which may prevent them from noticing and hearing an approaching vehicle.
Yes. Hearing worsens with age, and street noise can prevent an older person from hearing an approaching vehicle. In the picture, the woman is walking next to the curb, near a street sweeper and a worker using a blower, and may not hear the van coming toward her. Noise can affect her even if she is paying attention.