Most harmful Christmas songs to take heed to whereas driving revealed and #1 is a basic
A list has revealed the most dangerous Christmas songs to listen to while driving. It is based on beats per minute as fast-paced songs can cause distraction while behind the wheel of a motor
Experts warn drivers to avoid Ariana Grande and Shakin Stevens songs when driving this Christmas
A new study has unveiled the 10 most dangerous Christmas songs to listen to while driving.
The research, by One Sure Insurance, analysed the BPM (beats per minute) of popular Christmas songs to find Merry Christmas Everyone by Shakin’ Stevens is the most dangerous Christmas song to play while you are driving.
Based on findings from South China University of Technology which highlighted how fast-paced music can affect a driver’s mental and physical capabilities, the study found Shakin Stevens hits 203 BPM. In second place is Andy Williams It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year at 202 BPM.
Experts at One Sure Insurance are warning Brits should avoid singing Ariana Grande on their winter drives too, with the hit song Santa Tell Me reaching 192 BPM.
Here are the most dangerous songs:
It’s The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year
Andy Williams
202
Santa Tell Me
Ariana Grande
192
Wonderful Christmas Time
Paul Mccartney
188
Mistletoe
Justin Bieber
162
Underneath The Tree
Kelly Clarkson
160
Holly Jolly Christmas
Michael Buble
151
All I Want For Christmas Is You
Mariah Carey
150
Feliz Navidad
Jose Feliciano
149
Santa Claus Is Coming To Town
Michael Jackson & Jackson Five
147
The research showed the safest songs to sing while driving this Christmas. In first place is Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree at 67 BPM, with Nat King Cole and Sam Smith also making the top three.
Here are the safest songs:
Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree
Brenda Lee
67
The Christmas Song
Nat King Cole
73
Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
Sam Smith
75
Christmas Time (Don’t Let The Bells End)
Darkness
83
Santa Baby
Kylie Minogue
87
White Christmas
Bing Crosby
87
Ronettes
92
Santa’s Coming For Us
Sia
93
Blue Christmas
Elvis Presley
95
It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas
Michael Bublé
95
Commenting on the research, a spokesperson at One Sure Insurance explained: “With research showing songs with a BPM over 120 can make drivers more stressed, we are urging drivers to think carefully about the songs they choose to drive home with this Christmas.
“We all love to have a sing along while in the car, but the research shows it is better to stick with songs below a 120 beat per minute if you want to keep yourself and others on the road safe. Our goal is to encourage drivers to be mindful of their playlist choices this winter.”
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