Imagine that you and a friend are riding in a car singing along to loud music. Which of the following external sounds is most likely to be considered "noise" and ignored?
A) A driver passing you on the left honks his horn repeatedly.
B) A police car races up behind you with its siren sounding.
C) A noisy motorcycle passes you from the opposite direction.
D) Your friend yells at you to get off at the next exit.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The loud music in the car creates a high amount of internal noise, making it difficult for external sounds to be heard clearly. Out of the options given, the motorcycle passing in the opposite direction is the least likely to be considered important enough to disrupt the singing and be perceived as noise. The honking and police siren are more likely to startle or distract the people in the car, and the instruction to get off at the next exit may require immediate attention.

Imagine That You and a Friend Are Riding in a Car