VOICED : New gadgets hope to hush Mumbais incessan

The video discusses the pervasive culture of honking in traffic, particularly in Mumbai, where it is more than just a safety measure but a way of life. This constant noise pollution has significant health impacts, including heart disease and hearing loss. To address this, a design firm developed Project Bleep, a device aimed at reducing honking by making drivers aware of their actions. Trials showed a 61% reduction in honking, and there are plans to make the device mandatory in Mumbai, encouraging drivers to think before they honk.

What is one of the main reasons people in Mumbai use car horns frequently?

• To communicate with other drivers

• To express frustration with traffic

• To greet pedestrians

• To signal a turn

What health issues are associated with excessive noise pollution from car horns?

• Increased physical fitness

• Improved mental health

• Heart disease and hearing loss

• Better sleep quality

What is the primary function of the Project Bleep device?

• To amplify the sound of car horns

• To alert drivers when they honk

• To play music in the car

• To track the car's speed

How does Project Bleep aim to change drivers' behavior?

• By rewarding drivers for not honking

• By punishing drivers for honking

• By making drivers aware of their honking in real-time

• By disabling the car horn

What was the outcome of the Project Bleep trial?

• Complete elimination of honking

• An increase in honking

• A 61% reduction in honking

• No change in honking behavior