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Is it okay to wear ear plugs when driving a diesel engine vehicle to protect hearing?

Just wondering if wearing ear plugs to reduce noise levels in the cab of a diesel engine vehicle would affect ones ability to hear all other important sounds. I personally dont think it would be a problem. I wear ear plugs when running a lawn mower and I can still hear other noises around me. Are there any drivers out there that wear ear protection when driving diesel engine vehicles?

Public Comments

1. wouldn't that be dangerous what if you got the ear plugs in while u are in the truck and a car is blow-in the horn at you i don't think you would hear it just turn the music up alittle louder
2. what kind of diesel car/engine are we talking about here? 1970's lorry? Bus? or an ordinary car? I don't see the point for using ear plugs inside the ordinary diesel car...
3. If you drive a lot, or for your job, I would suggest investing in a quality set like drummers use so that it dampens loud noise, but doesn't drowned out all sound. Honestly, it may be safer because without them, I bet you never hear anything but the diesel anyways.
4. Absolutely. I'm a living example of a person who should have worn ear plugs while I worked loud locations in industry for 38 yrs. The worst being a high induction electricity power supply. I have permanent Tinnitus. The constant sound of a leaking air hose or high pitched sound you hear in hearing tests.
5. It depends what we are talking about here. Is it a loud Deisel like a tractor or a grain truck which i dont see why you would need earpluds for an ordinary diesel. I can tell you a cabless tractor is bad for your ears. i rode on one since i was a baby and i have lost some hearing. just a word for the wise.
6. I'm pretty sure it's against the law. Check with your local police of sheriff's department.