Ive blogged about motorcycle earplugs, but what about earplugs for other vehicles? Do we really need earplugs when we drive cars or trucks? Perhaps so. In a recent press release about hearing damage, a study on the damaging effects of driving a convertible was cited.
The study printed in the Journal of Otolaryngology found that the noise to the left and right of a convertible driver can reach more than 88 decibels at speeds over 50 mph. Higher speeds may increase those figures to even higher, more damaging, decibel levels. Remember, permanent hearing damage can occur after repeated exposure to decibel levels at merely 85.
Motorcycling earplugs may come in handy for those Sunday afternoon drives in your convertible. If anything, they would make your drive more comfortable and at the same time, protect your ears from permanent damage. There are many different types of earplugs that can protect your ears while you drive your convertible. The following three are most likely your best choices.
You can purchase Moldex Spark Plugs Pocket Pak. There are two pairs of contoured shape earplugs in a handy plastic case. They are bright in colour and highly comfortable. They are capable of blocking up to 35 decibels making them extremely protective.
Another good choice would be Alpine MotoSafe earplugs. You can hear ambient noise because of the attenuating filters, but they also block damaging decibels. Youll be able to hear your passengers and sounds such as emergency vehicles. They are also reusable. Just a quick wash and dry and theyll be good to go for your next road trip.
For the avid driver, ProGuard makes custom motorcycle earplugs. You simply order the complete kit and take it with you to a predetermined audiology lab where impressions will be taken of your ears. Send the impressions back in the kit and your custom earplugs will arrive in just 14 business days. Youll be amazed at the extreme comfort and protection custom earplugs provide because theyve been created to fit the exact shape of your ear canal. They come with a few different filters to change the level of protection.
This is just another example of how earplugs come in handy for many common activities. Whether youre driving a convertible or a motorcycle, theres a pair of earplugs that will help protect your hearing for many years to come while you enjoy your road trips. Protecting your ears is an easy remedy, so make sure you protect your hearing today!
Cheers for now!
Meghan