Research: Drivers Listening To Heavy Metal Twice As Likely To Go Through Red Light
July 8, 2005RedNova News is reporting that a third of U.K. motorists are unable to concentrate on their driving as they endure the ear-bashing of heavy metal music.
This is the conclusion of a poll by direct car retailer, Virgin Cars, which finds that heavy metal is the drivers' favorite despite being more distracting than any other type of music.
Played at high volume with a fast tempo of more than 100 beats per minute, heavy metal can affect concentration, according to research.
Drivers who listen to music with more than 60 beats per minute are twice as likely to go through a red light as those who listen to no music at all, according to Virgin.
Loud music inside the car is also proven to delay reaction speeds by up to 20 per cent.
Heavy metal came out top in the poll of favorite types of music to drive to, receiving 32 per cent of the vote.
This is followed by a quarter of drivers who prefer rock music and 18 per cent who enjoy cruising to mainstream pop music.
Virgin Cars operations director David Cook, says: "The car is one of the most popular places to listen to music.
"However, turning the car stereo down a few decibels can help reduce the number of accidents and reduce the speed drivers travel at.
"Whatever music drivers listen to, it is important to play it at a volume that will not distract their driving or prevent them from hearing emergency services."
The Virgin Cars Top Five poll of favorite music to drive to:
01. Heavy Metal - 32%
02. Rock - 24%
03. Pop - 18%
04. Dance, garage, house, drum & bass and techno - 10%
05. Classical - 8%
(Source: Coventry Evening Telegraph)
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