Rely on visual cues such as traffic signals and signs, other driver’s left/right indicators, and flashing lights from emergency vehicles.Get regular car checkups to ensure your vehicle is in good working order.If your batteries signal that they are low while you’re driving, pull over to a safe place and change them.
It’s a good idea to carry a spare set of batteries when leaving the house. If you are experiencing feedback, reach out to your hearing care professional for support. Make sure you are properly cleaning and caring for your hearing aids. Feedback from hearing aids can be a major distraction, especially when driving. Maintain your hearing aids with proper care and regular cleaning.Work with an audiologist to determine the assistive devices you’ll need to drive safely.Here are some tips from Connect Hearing to help you stay safe on the road: Before you head out. However, it never hurts to be prepared and take extra precautions. You should always work with your audiologist to ensure you have the right tools to help drive safely.
“At this time, there is no significant evidence to show that hearing loss has an adverse impact on one’s ability to drive,” our partners at Connect Hearing says. The effects of hearing loss on the ability to drive are not well established. It may be difficult to rely on auditory cues when driving with hearing loss, but that doesn’t mean you’re a bad driver.
