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A European car rental company has developed a playlist to combat the stresses drivers face while on the go — especially those that lead to road rage, reports FastCo<\/a>. Founded on research about how music can contribute to drivers\u2019 relaxation or focus, Sounds for Driving<\/a> is a compilation of seven new songs designed for drivers to play when faced with traffic jams, night driving, and lengthy road trips, among other behind-the-wheel situations.<\/p>\n

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Music can help modulate drivers’ reactions to common situations on the road, according to researchers. From Robert S. Donovan.<\/p><\/div>\n

Music composer H\u00e5kan Lidbo and researcher Martin Ljungdahl Eriksson, who studies music’s effect on the brain, worked together on the compilation. Lidbo created a steady, fast song designed for driving in the city, “based on studies showing that a particular rhythm can help people concentrate in complex situations,” reports FastCo.<\/p>\n

Plenty of drivers have experienced it or been on the receiving end of it. But, for the blissfully uninitiated, what is road rage? The NHTSA calls it “an assault with a motor vehicle or other dangerous weapon by the operator or passenger(s) of another motor vehicle or an assault precipitated by an incident that occurred on a roadway.\u201d A similar problem, aggressive driving — which includes speeding, improper or excessive lane-changing, failing to signal, improper passing, and other offenses — is even more common.<\/p>\n

While it\u2019s difficult to quantify the damaging effects of road rage and aggressive driving, certain dangerous driver behaviors, such as speeding, exert a real impact on the road. As the National Safety Council notes, \u201cThe economic cost to society due to speeding-related crashes is estimated to be $40.4 billion per year\u2014$76,865 per minute or $1,281 per second.\u201d Speeding also contributed to 30 percent of deadly crashes in 2011.<\/p>\n

Other tactics for preventing aggressive driving include reducing your own aggressive behaviors: keeping emotions in check; planning ahead and leaving room for potential delays; and focusing on your own driving, notes the National Safety Council. Drivers can also avoid tailgating or flashing lights at another driver; allowing drivers to pass, and using the horn only when necessary.<\/p>\n

Avoid others\u2019 aggressive driving: don\u2019t make eye contact with angry drivers; give other cars plenty of room on the road; refrain from making inappropriate gestures; and call 911 if concerned for your safety. There are financial reasons to avoid aggressive driving, too, reports the Council. Speeding, braking, and rapid acceleration all contribute to extra gas use. Driving sensibly can lower mileage by 33 percent on the highway and five percent on local roads, with a savings of $0.18 to $1.19 per gallon.<\/p>\n

New research does suggest that music exerts a calming effect on drivers\u2019 brains. In fact, one study<\/a> from last year found that \u201cduring high-demand drives, drivers are calmed more effectively using abrupt music changes compared to gradual music changes. This is illustrated by reductions in physiological arousal and improved driving behavior. Hence, in-car music presentation can be used as a tool to improve driver’s mood and behavior.\u201d<\/p>\n

Listen to Sounds For Driving<\/em> online, available on iTunes<\/a>, Spotify<\/a>, and SoundCloud<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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