Outline five disadvantages of sirens as a form of communication that is popular with ambulances and the police

Outline five disadvantages of sirens as a form of communication that is popular with
ambulances and the police

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- May be difficult to interpret in the absence of written or spoken word
- May require additional or specialized skills of comprehension and interpretation
- Expensive way of communication as it needs some skills
- There is no feed back
- Limited coverage as it serves small audience who are accessible
- Meaning of some symbols may not be understood

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Kavungya answered the question on April 4, 2019 at 06:18

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