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Originally Posted by M II A II R II K
Even with handsfree devices, the use of an MP3 player in both ears could hinder one's hearing whilst riding which would be dangerous also.
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I'm guilty of this, too, but I don't think it makes much difference. As long as someone checks behind them to make sure it's clear before they cross a few lanes of traffic to get over, then I see no problem with it. I've listened to music the whole time I've been riding ever since I could ride a bike, and it's never been a problem. The times when I've had issues with cars, listening to or not listening to music wouldn't have made any difference, such as when it was incidences with cars that were ahead of me and I could see them.
Being concerned about listening to music while riding and what kind of situation/danger that might put you in with a car sounds to me like it's someone who rides in the middle of the street not paying attention anyway.