Carla wants to know: Is it safe for a deaf person to drive a car on today's busy roads?
Kerry's Answer: It is a common misconception that because a person cannot hear, they cannot drive a car. That is absolutely not true! While a deaf person does not hear horns honking or tires screeching, driving is an activity which requires much more visual sense than auditory. Deaf people are quite aware of their surroundings, and since deaf signers use a visual language to communicate, they are accustomed to their heightened visual sense. It is in fact perfectly safe for a deaf person to drive! Deaf people are neither better nor worse drivers than hearing people -- bad drivers come from all walks of life!
Thanks for your question!
Just for fun, below is a video of ASL comedian Keith Wann's experience with his deaf parents driving. Enjoy! =)
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