Headset question

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Luke700, Feb 13, 2020.

  1. Luke700

    Luke700 Light Load Member

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    are trucking headsets you find at truck stops capable of listening to music with them wirelessly? If not which ones are ? Plus calling?
     
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    you do realize it is a violation to listen to music via your headsets. As it keeps you from hearing emergency vehicle sirens....etc.

    "Wearing a headset, headphone, or other listening device, other than a hearing aid or instrument for the improvement of defective human hearing, is not permitted while driving. ... Exempts headsets or headphones used for communication purposes"

    So while you can use a headset to talk "hands free" you can't use it for music.

    Are Headphones Illegal While Driving?
     
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    Never knew that when it came to one ear. It’s sort of weird considering you have the option to blast the stereo regardless. I figured if it was in one ear it wouldn’t be a problem
     
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    As long as it only covers one ear it should be OK.

    Although there are ways to pipe music into the truck stereo system that would make more sense.
     
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    Well if you click the link I posted above. It will give you state by state what you can and can't.
     
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    Appreciate it
     
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    I wish I could tell you what I think of people that wear headsets when I passed them.
     
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    I USE the Blue Parrot B250-xt. There is almost always a truckstop that has them on sale.
     
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    and driving gloves too. oh and safety vests.
     
  10. truckdriver31

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    the sound sucks on the b250-xt know days. i broke my old b250 with the old school charger. bought a new one with a micro usb charger. sounds like junk