Many factors come together to determine how a person drives. Part is how they were taught and part is personal preference. But, some people don’t realize that there are also other factors at play – one of which is likely the music they’re listening to.
Drivers aren’t dependent only on radio stations for music while they drive. In fact, they aren’t even limited only to music. They can listen to podcasts, books on demand and a host of other options. But, this raises the question of whether what’s on can affect the way a driver drives.
The evidence isn’t overly clear
A review of available data was done and published in Occupational Ergonomics. The review found that music can help people when they’re completing tasks that require considerable concentration because music can stimulate the brain.
Conversely, the review also found that music can be distracting and may lead to people trying to keep pace with the beat of the music. That means that there’s a chance a driver may drive faster if they’re listening to music with a fast tempo.
Another interesting point is that the volume of the music may also play a part in how a driver drives. Louder music is likely to be more distracting than softer music, drivers listening to loud music may not drive as safely.
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