Plan would make hybrids noisy to protect blind

[Maurice Johnson]

Actually guys-- I'm not kidding. I fully realise how these issues in the hands of a run-amok politician can become a real pain in the rear. More and more of our personal freedoms are being eroded every day, not only in the US, but out here in other parts of the world as well. I have a son, who was born blind, and is presently doing a double major in languages and law in a UK university. Part of his UK college, life skills training was learning to drive a car. Students were trained in how to judge distance to a vehicle approaching a crosswalk by listening for the revs falloff or downshift, or a number of other vehicle sounds. They then drive these vehicles, with an instructor, on a training ground (apparently an RAF airfield) so that they could experience what the vehicle is doing. How else would a blind person Know?? They then autocross (yep) with audible cones. My son said his perception and the reality were worlds apart. Thudmaster--no disrespect meant--only a little thought prevoker. On a lighter note, when I get my car finished, he will have no problem hearing it coming

[lineslinger]

Originally Posted by Maurice Johnson

Actually guys-- I'm not kidding. I fully realise how these issues in the hands of a run-amok politician can become a real pain in the rear. More and more of our personal freedoms are being eroded every day, not only in the US, but out here in other parts of the world as well. I have a son, who was born blind, and is presently doing a double major in languages and law in a UK university. Part of his UK college, life skills training was learning to drive a car. Students were trained in how to judge distance to a vehicle approaching a crosswalk by listening for the revs falloff or downshift, or a number of other vehicle sounds. They then drive these vehicles, with an instructor, on a training ground (apparently an RAF airfield) so that they could experience what the vehicle is doing. How else would a blind person Know?? They then autocross (yep) with audible cones. My son said his perception and the reality were worlds apart. Thudmaster--no disrespect meant--only a little thought prevoker. On a lighter note, when I get my car finished, he will have no problem hearing it coming

Help me understand Maurice.
I would have presumed that someone who is sight impaired or blind would usually have such a heightened sense of hearing that enhancing the sound output of a hybrid would not be needed...am I off target with this thinking? Truly curious to understand more from one who knows the reality's of such a disability.