Study determines which songs are 'safe' to listen to while driving

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Does certain music affect how safely you drive? A new study from London Metropolitan University says the louder your music, the lower your driving skills.

According to research, choosing a safe driving song is all about hitting the optimum tempo that mimics the human heartbeat, at around 60 to 80 beats per minute.

Music that’s too noisy and upbeat increases your heart rate. Fast beats can cause excitement and arousal that can lead people to concentrate more on playing the air drums than driving.

Be safe: trade in the Kanye West for some Coldplay and you're good to go!

Here's a look at the Top 10 safest driving songs:

  • "Come away with Me," Norah Jones
  • "Billionaire Feat. Bruno Mars," Travie McCoy
  • "I'm Yours," Jason Mraz
  • "The Scientist," Coldplay
  • "Tiny Dancer," Elton John
  • "Cry Me a River," Justin Timberlake
  • "I Don't Want to Miss a Thing," Aerosmith
  • "Karma Police," Radiohead
  • "Never Had a Dream Come True," S Club 7
  • "Skinny Love," Bon Iver

And here are 10 of the most dangerous driving songs:

  • "Hey Mama," The Black Eyed Peas
  • "Dead on Arrival," Fall Out Boy
  • "Paper Planes," M.I.A
  • "Walkie Talkie Man," Steriogram
  • "Paradise City," Guns N' Roses
  • "How You Remind Me," Nickelback
  • "Hit the Road, Jack," Ray Charles
  • "Get Rhythm," Johnny Cash
  • "Heartless," Kanye West
  • "Young, Wild and Free," Snoop Dogg & Wiz Khalifa

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