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How Loud Is Car Alarm?
100 dB
Car Alarm · Dangerous
A car alarm going off nearby.
Hearing risk: Hearing damage can occur within minutes — protection strongly advised.
Safe exposure: 15 minutes per day (NIOSH).
Safe exposure: 15 minutes per day (NIOSH).
⏱️ Safe Listening Time
How Car Alarm compares
FAQ
How many decibels is car alarm?
Car Alarm is about 100 dB — a dangerous level. Hearing damage can occur within minutes — protection strongly advised.
Is car alarm dangerous to your hearing?
At about 100 dB, safe exposure is roughly 15 minutes per day before hearing damage risk rises. Limit time or wear protection.
How long can I safely be exposed to 100 dB?
About 15 minutes per day, based on NIOSH guidance (85 dB limit, 3 dB exchange rate).
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Decibel values are typical dBA approximations and vary with distance, model and environment. Informational only — not medical advice.