Hybrid cars and the blind?

Question

with hybrid cars not making much noise. And everyone is a bad driver (except for me). Will we see more hybrids hitting and killing blind people.

Because the blind listen for car noises.

And drivers never look out for pedestrians.

Answer 1

hybrids them selves are not worth it i remember in the 80's a buddy o mine had a Honda and it got 52 mpg and my car got 11mpg with a 440 in my 1968 coronet r/t 4 speed. Plus those cars have no balls and are slow plus some don't get good crash ratings ex

Toyota Prius

Answer 2

Electric scooters in london are fitted with sythesised engine noises. You shouldn't worry the blind people on Answers who might be reading this.

Answer 3

I hope not, because I think that noise is one of the most annoying thing about cars and I am glad it is going away.

Answer 4

Thats what blind people have dogs for so, they can take one for the team , or get smart fast.

Answer 5

Good point, at most intersections here there is either a tone that tells the blind when to cross or they are sure to indicate their intention to cross before entering a crossing, or both.  If a blind person is jaywalking they probably do have a better chance of getting hit by ANY type of car, not just a hybrid.

Answer 6

No.  Hybrids are quiet, but not silent.

Answer 7

Loud pipes save lives. When will they ever get it? They are making everything quiet and it sucks

Answer 8

I'm more worried about the kids who already don't pay attention. I don't think it would be that unlikely for a one of those little brats to run out in the road after not hearing anything.

Answer 9

Well you wont have to worry about me I'll never buy no hi-bid rubberband car and my Scooter pipes will cause the blind to see again.