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		kjksf 13 days ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Beginning fully autonomous operations with the 6th... 1. in US you can get a driver's license if you're deaf so as a society we think you can drive without hearing 2. since this is in context of Tesla: tesla cars do have microphones and FSD does use it for responding to sirens etc.

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ibejoeb 13 days ago [–]

(1) is true, but actually driving is definitely harder without hearing or with diminished hearing. And Several US states, including CA, prohibit inhibiting hearing while driving, e.g., by wearing a headset, earbuds, or earplugs.

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