What are the sound processes involved in driving?
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Driving involves the following sound processes: Vibration noise: Different road conditions cause varying bumping and vibration effects on the car's body structure, resulting in certain noises. Tire noise: The friction noise and air vibration noise generated by the contact between different car tires and the ground are referred to as tire noise. Wind noise: The turbulent sound produced as the car body moves through the atmosphere is known as wind noise. Other sounds: The sound of friction between the braking system and the tire rims during braking; if the air conditioning is in use while driving, the air conditioning fan will also produce certain sounds.
When I first started learning to drive, I was particularly attentive to the various sounds in the car. As soon as I turned the key, the engine would emit a steady hum, as if warming up. Then, stepping on the accelerator, the engine would rumble as it picked up speed, and the transmission would sometimes click during gear shifts. When turning, the tires would swish against the road, and at high speeds, the wind noise was particularly noticeable, whooshing like wind against a window. Occasionally, the brake pads would squeak when stopping, and the turn signal would tick-tock to alert others. Pressing the horn resulted in a loud beep, and the windshield wipers would swish back and forth when turned on. These sounds helped me get familiar with the rhythm of driving. As a beginner, I found them quite amusing, especially the comforting whoosh of the air conditioning, but I had to be careful not to let the volume drown out the navigation prompts.
