New research has revealed that people who drive while listening to songs with a fast tempo tend to be less alert and have slower reaction times, making them more likely to have an accident.
The research conducted by Allianz Australia revealed that 32 per cent of people who responded said that they are affected by music while driving.
Nearly one in three said the pace or tempo makes them drive faster.
About 33 per cent of respondents also noted a decrease in overall concentration when listening to music.
Road safety experts say that the ideal BPM for music while driving is 60-80, as it can promote safer driving by encouraging a calmer and more focused state. Music with a BPM between 120 and 125 is believed to be the best for joggers as it can help them synchronise their stride to the beat.
Allianz Australia collaborated with Spotify to launch ‘Seat Belters’, which is an in-app function that creates a personalised playlist that only includes songs with slower beats per minute, which you can find by searching ‘Seat Belters’ in the app.
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