Study reveals the best and worst music to listen to when driving

May 6, 2024

Forget just seat belts and mirrors, it's all about the beats and melodies that keep us cruising smoothly across the nation.

Budget Insurance takes the wheel in a quest to unearth what makes the ultimate driving tunes in their “Good South Africans” campaign.

Forget just seat belts and mirrors, it's all about the beats and melodies that keep us cruising smoothly across the nation.

Diving into the latest Spotify Wrapped data, Budget Insurance's data index uncovers a symphony of sounds, revealing which songs accelerate distractions and which ones offer peace and tranquillity.

You might think your music choices are harmless but cranking up the volume on those high-energy tracks could steer you off course, with studies showing they could make your heart race faster than your engine.

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In the playlist of distraction, hip-hop heavyweights like Young Thug and Doja Cat reign supreme, with beats that could turn your drive into a high-octane rap battle.

And don't think the Amapiano genre is getting off lightly either – Kabza De Small's “Isimo” album is all about setting your commute on fire with danceable tracks that'll have you bopping and dabbing in your seat.

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