Why Do Reversing Trucks Not Beep Any More?

Why it was recommended

Tom Scott has a fascinating video that describes how this is changing

Strong recommendationchrisbolt · Original2021-01

What it covers

Tom Scott stands by a construction site and explains why reversing vehicles now use a white-noise hiss instead of beeping. The sound is easier to locate directionally and. It is for a general viewer who does not plan to take a prerequisite first.

Video details

Channel

Tom Scott

Length

1 min 45 sec

Year

2014

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