What are the effects of listening to loud music - especially with an extremely loud bass volume - in the car?

Listening to loud music, especially with a strong bass, in the car can impair the driver’s attention. This happens because loud sounds can distract the driver from important noises such as horns, sirens, or other traffic sounds, which are crucial for safe driving. Additionally, loud music can negatively affect nearby blind people’s orientation, as they rely heavily on auditory cues to understand their surroundings. Extremely loud bass vibrations can disturb their ability to judge where the car is, making it harder for them to navigate safely. Therefore, both the driver’s concentration and the safety of nearby blind persons can be compromised by loud music in the car.