Is there a regulation against waring headphones while driving?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by passport220, Mar 11, 2013.

  1. passport220

    passport220 Road Train Member

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    Not looking to ware them all the time but in daytime, clear weather, light traffic it seems like it would not be a problem. Is there a law or regulation against it?
     
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  3. Cranky Yankee

    Cranky Yankee Cranky old ######

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  4. WorldofTransportation

    WorldofTransportation Heavy Load Member

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    No clue if it is legal.. I don't really care because I am not stupid enough to do it.. People that do this sort of junk are the same guys sitting on the side of the road with 2 blown out tires or have a major accident because they can't hear the other guy blowing his horn... It is a horrible idea to wear earbuds/headphones or have a sound system in the truck.. There is a reason they do that whisper test when you take a dot physical
     
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  5. Voltrucker

    Voltrucker Medium Load Member

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    Don't do it. I mean why would you want headphones? You're solo, no rider(?) just you...alone. Why would you want to keep what you're listening private. And there's nothing that'll interfere with you hearing the radio. Not being a smartelic but just being realistic.
     
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  6. SGTSmokdU

    SGTSmokdU Light Load Member

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    I'm pretty sure, somewhere in that lil green book it says that you can't. something along the lines of, being able to hear emergency vehicles. I'll dig around later.

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  7. 48Packard

    48Packard Ol' Two-stop Shag!

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    You're only allowed to wear headphones in conjunction with fingerless driving gloves.
     
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  8. aiwiron

    aiwiron Road Train Member

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    Do not forget the mirror sun glasses, flip flops with socks as well.
     
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  9. ShootThis

    ShootThis Medium Load Member

    With the cruise control on and your feet on the dash.
     
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  10. Boka

    Boka Light Load Member

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    He probably drives a freightlighner and can't hear his radio.... :) All jokes aside i don't think anyone should drive with ear buds...
     
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  11. A_C_Cooper

    A_C_Cooper Light Load Member

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    whats worse is i see ltl day cab drivers on I 20 with them in all the time
     
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