June 02, 2019

Metal makes people drive dangerously

A recent study showed how different types of music - metal, classical, pop and hip-hop - affect drivers, with the results suggesting that metal could push motorists to the extremes (they tried with Slipknot's '(sic)'). Classical music was no better - it relaxes the driver to the point of sleepiness (it was Bach). Meanwhile, pop music (‘Shake It Off’ by Taylor Swift), appeared to be the happy medium, with driver experiencing a smooth and controlled driving environment. Kendrick Lamar's song ‘Humble made the driver miss the finish line, I Am RoadSmart reports.