How Music Affects Driving Behavior

Could your playlist influence your driving habits? Our latest study explores the relationship between music and driving behavior, revealing some unexpected connections.

From the genres most associated with accidents to the surprising impact of podcasts on road awareness, this article digs into how our audio choices behind the wheel might affect our safety and behavior on the road. Buckle up as we journey through the beats behind the wheel and their possible effects on our driving experiences.

Key Takeaways

• People who listen to metal while driving are the most likely to get into a major crash, get a DUI, run a red light, and honk at others.
• People who listen to EDM while driving are most likely to speed 15+ mph over the limit.
• 23% of people who listen to "The Joe Rogan Experience" while driving have had road rage.

Music Genres and Driving Risks

• People who listen to metal while driving are the most likely to get into a major crash, get a DUI, run a red light, and honk at others.

• People who listen to EDM while driving are most likely to speed 15+ mph over the limit.
• 23% of people who listen to "The Joe Rogan Experience" while driving have had road rage.
• Taylor Swift is the No. 1 guilty pleasure artist to listen to in the car.

Passenger Peeves: Music-Related Annoyances on the Road

• The most annoying passenger behaviors are changing the song or station without asking, talking loudly on the phone, and changing the music in the middle of the song.
• The most annoying rideshare driver behaviors are talking excessively/trying to engage in conversation (46%) and talking loudly on the phone (45%).
• 40% of people are more likely to tip their rideshare driver if they play good music.

Methodology

We surveyed 1,000 American drivers to explore how music impacts driving behaviors and habits.

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