Driving in silence

Professional truck driver here. about 80% of the time I have nothing but the noise of the road in my ears. It is a nice little disconnect from All the audio stimulants we are subjected to every day.

I find myself doing the same more often..

It's good, you are able to fully concentrate on driving. I guess there is little bit of reduction in your concentration level, or there is increase in mental distraction, not enough to impact your driving abilities.

I genuinely can't drive if I don't have music playing, every window down, and if I'm wearing anything below the waist

Made the conversion years ago. Primarily I think because of the deterioration of radio; who needs more noise and screaming heads in their lives? But once I did, I began to appreciate the relative silence and what a distraction radio, tapes, CDs, whatever, can be as well as shutting out the sounds you should be paying attention to while driving. Call in aging with its diminished hearing and multitasking skills, or maturing and recognizing the full responsibilities of driving.

I drive in silence also have for a few years now. Like maybe 5

It’s a sign you’re getting comfortable with the silence and with your own thoughts. It’s excellent

Maturity. You are becoming more comfortable with your own thoughts.

Sometimes you just need a break from the constant stimulation I think.

I used to LOVE listening to music in the car, but a few years ago the battery in my car died and the radio got messed up as a result. It is a very simple fix, but I didn't bother for a could days, and then a couple weeks, and then I started to realize that I was enjoying the silence of the car tremendously.

I very much enjoy my quiet commutes - I feel like it helps untangle my brain & somehow be more relaxed.

This short documentary will explain it to you:
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sometimes it's good to listen to what your motor is saying .

Older guy's perspective here.

I've started doing the same.
For probably two or three months now.

So much meaningless noise to accompany life these days.
And modern cars are pretty well insulated from all that.

Kinda nice.

Yeah it's a preference for silence.

Could be that you are stressed or overwhelmed.
There have been plenty of times I drive home from work in silence

Idk sometimes i sing while driving .. maybe you are fed up with your usual channel and need a more soothing one..

I have to have my music or listening to something. On a trip a nice audiobook is nice too.