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A study revealed that drivers who listen to a specific style of music have worse driving habits, such as running red lights and getting into accidents.
Have you ever stopped to think that the choice of music you listen to while driving can directly influence your driving behavior?
A recent study has brought to light an intriguing question: drivers who listen to heavy metal tend to have worse driving habits.
But does this mean that music is to blame for reckless driving behavior, or are we just talking about coincidences?
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According to a survey conducted by Extreme Terrain, a store specializing in automotive equipment, heavy metal is in the spotlight.
The study involved more than a thousand American drivers, and the results showed that those who prefer this musical genre are more likely to express bad habits on the road.
The aggressiveness of the songs seems to be directly reflected in the behavior of drivers, according to the researchers. But the surprises don't stop there.
Heavy metal drivers: more honking and violations
The study revealed alarming data: 25% of drivers who listen to metal are more likely to honk at other drivers, while 65% admitted to running a red light.
These numbers draw attention to a possible pattern between the musical genre and risky attitudes.
Additionally, we bring 28% of these drivers have already been involved in a serious accident, e 10% said they had been caught driving under the influence of alcohol.
These numbers raise an interesting debate about how music can directly impact the way we react to stressful situations on the road.
Does the fast and intense rhythm of heavy metal contribute to these behaviors, or is this just a cultural coincidence?
Road rage and other genres
The research also revealed more curious details about the impact of other musical genres on driver behavior.
O R&B and Soul were identified as the styles most likely to generate driving rage, with 32% of drivers in this group confessed to feeling angry while driving. Hip-hop/rap (30%), electronic music (28%) and pop (26%) are also on the list.
On the other hand, the rock remains the most popular style of music to listen to while driving, chosen by 52% of respondents, followed by pop (48%) e hip-hop/rap (34%). Check out the complete list of the most listened to genres in traffic:
- Rock – 52%
- Pop – 48%
- Hip-hop/rap – 34%
- Indie/alternative – 28%
- Podcast – 27%
- R&B / Soul – 21%
- Country – 21%
- EDM – 16%
- Metal – 16%
- Classic – 11%
The impact of loud music
Another revealing piece of data from the research was the effect of loud music on driving. Three in ten drivers said that listening to loud music makes them drive more recklessly.
This reinforces the idea that the volume and intensity of music can directly influence the driver's level of attention and reactions, leading to dangerous behavior on the road.
Inconvenient passengers and the biggest villains in traffic
In addition to music, passenger behavior also influences drivers' mood.
Respondents said the most annoying acts included changing the song or radio station without asking (40%) and talking loudly on the phone (also 40%).
This shows that, in addition to musical preferences, the environment around the driver can interfere with their behavior in traffic.
Other behaviors that bother you include:
- Change the song in the middle – 39%
- Watching videos with loud sound – 37%
- Talking about music – 27%
- Singing loudly – 23%
- Singing badly – 21%
- Singing the wrong lyrics – 17%
These attitudes can generate tension inside the vehicle, making the driving experience more stressful and even dangerous.
Irritation in app races
Among app drivers, the most annoying behaviors were also listed.
Talking excessively (46%) and talking loudly on the phone (45%) top the list of complaints, followed by playing loud music (34%) and even singing along to music (17%).
These behaviors can interfere with the passenger experience and also cause discomfort for the driver.
The research also highlighted that driving without music, preferred by 16% of app drivers, is also a factor of discomfort for many passengers.
Does music define traffic?
Ultimately, the study suggests that there is a correlation between the style of music we listen to and our driving habits,
But is music really to blame?
Although the numbers show curious trends, it is important to remember that several factors influence a driver's behavior, from personal mood to the traffic context at the time.
Now, one question remains: do drivers in Brazil also experience this relationship between music and behavior in traffic? Leave your answer in the comments!
