Sure, the addition of a futuristic sound to Nissan's vehicles might seem frivolous - until you consider that there are hundreds of thousands of pedestrians who cannot see. It's not that we simply "fail to look both ways" - we can't. So hearing the approach of a vehicle as we're traveling independently on foot is a necessity for our own safety. Even for those who travel with the assistance of a service dog, it's crucial that the person be aware of traffic in order to make decisions about when to step out into the street: the service dog is a sort of backup, there to lead the individual around obstacles, or refuse to move forward into the street if it sees a vehicle in the path. Speaking for those of us traveling with nothing more than our white canes and our wits at the ready, I applaud Nissan for a decision that's a necessity for the safety of many, blind or sighted. And who says futuristic sounds aren't fun? A change of scenery for the ears s always interesting!
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A Necessity For Some
Sure, the addition of a futuristic sound to Nissan's vehicles might seem frivolous - until you consider that there are hundreds of thousands of pedestrians who cannot see. It's not that we simply "fail to look both ways" - we can't. So hearing the approach of a vehicle as we're traveling independently on foot is a necessity for our own safety. Even for those who travel with the assistance of a service dog, it's crucial that the person be aware of traffic in order to make decisions about when to step out into the street: the service dog is a sort of backup, there to lead the individual around obstacles, or refuse to move forward into the street if it sees a vehicle in the path. Speaking for those of us traveling with nothing more than our white canes and our wits at the ready, I applaud Nissan for a decision that's a necessity for the safety of many, blind or sighted. And who says futuristic sounds aren't fun? A change of scenery for the ears s always interesting!