Experts have revealed which Christmas song is the most dangerous to listen to while driving.
Now it well and truly is the most wonderful time of the year. The weather outside is truly frightful, decorations have gone up, and we're all feeling the festive vibes around us.
However, experts have recently warned against getting too caught up in the festive spirit with Christmas songs while you're in a vehicle, as it could lead to some dangerous accidents.
Per the New York Post, the findings have been confirmed thanks to a study from the South China University Of Technology (SCUT), where researchers found songs with a fast pace or BPM (beats per minute) greater than 120 can encourage dangerous driving habits.
But why?
It's because these types of spirited songs have psychological and cardiovascular effects that may increase the likelihood of bad driving habits that could lead to potential accidents on the road, as per the experts.
After evaluating a lengthy list of every popular classic Christmas tune, there was one tune that came out on top: 1950’s 'Frosty The Snowman'.
The track, which was first recorded by Gene Autry - and later recreated by names such as Jimmy Durante and Bing Crosby - has been hailed as "the most dangerous" Christmas song to drive to because it ranges at 172 BPM, per Insuranceopedia.
And while it’s nearly impossible to avoid at this time of year, the second most dangerous song is none other than 'All I Want For Christmas Is You' by Mariah Carey.
Now, that's a hard one not to jam out to in the car, but it comes in at a BPM of 150.
Number three is one of the most feel-good Christmas songs, ‘Feliz Navidad’, coming in at a BPM of 149, followed by the Jackson 5's 'Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town' and 'Happy Xmas (War Is Over)' by John Lennon and Yoko Ono.
“As the holiday season approaches, it’s important to recognize how music influences our driving habits. While festive tunes bring joy, some high-energy or distracting songs can impact our focus on the road,” Max Coupland, CEO of the insurance guidance website explained.
Other notable mentions included: 'Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!', 'Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer', 'I Wish It Could Be Christmas Every Day', 'Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas' and 'I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus.'
So there we have it, folks!
When you find yourself 'driving home for Christmas', it might be best to keep the sing-a-longs for more safer locations, like at home.
