Why Do Reversing Trucks Not Beep Any More?

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http://tomscott.com - @tomscott - Have you noticed? That reversing beeper you find on trucks has been replaced by a squelch of white noise. Today, standing on a lay-by next to a busy construction site, I explain why -- while trying not to get run over.



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Crossrail (Transit Line)
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reversing beeper
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