Loud music in the car can lead to an accident

Driving a car while listening to music can pose a serious risk to road safety.

Listening to music loudly in a car or using headphones while driving is against safe driving regulations and can lead to an accident. Manufacturers are now installing state-of-the-art audio systems in cars and often provide solutions for connecting portable music players.

However, many older cars, moreover, are not equipped with such amenities. For this reason, drivers prefer to listen to music through a portable player and headphones. This behavior can be dangerous. Although the vast majority of information is provided by our vision, the importance of sound signals should not be underestimated.

Drivers listening to music through headphones may not hear the sirens of emergency vehicles, oncoming vehicles or other sounds that allow them to analyze the traffic situation, explains Zbigniew Veseli, director of the Renault driving school.

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Using headphones while driving also makes it impossible to listen to any disturbing noises from the vehicle itself that could be indicative of breakdowns. It is also illegal in some countries. However, in Poland the road code does not regulate this issue.

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You are not alone on the road!

Playing music loudly through the speakers while driving has the same effect as listening to music with headphones. In addition, it is mentioned among the factors that cause loss of concentration. Be sure to adjust the volume correctly so that the music does not drown out other sounds or distract you from driving.

Every driver using in-car audio systems should also be mindful of minimizing the time spent operating them while driving, say safe driving instructors. Loud music played on headphones can also be dangerous for pedestrians.

Passers-by, like other road users, must rely to some extent on their hearing. When crossing the road, especially in places with limited visibility, it is not enough to look around. Experts explain that you can often hear a vehicle approaching at high speed before you see it.