Singing for Safe Driving

Microphone Bouqet by Corwyn Lund

As you may or may not know, our wedding is muticultural even though we are not. Our wedding will incorporate several different religions and cultural practices from all over the world. It's not that we aren't Spiritual, we are VERY Spiritual people. We just identify with many different religions because they seem to be very alike and all focused on one central theme of "Love one another." I was raised a Western non-denominational Christian by my parents and they did a fantastic job. I just never felt "right" in church. The one thing I did enjoy about church, though is the singing.
It feels so good to sing! I sing all the time (I'm not claiming to be good!) in the car and when I used to work in retail stores I'd sing my shift away. I just get so overcome with emotion from the music and the words that my body reacts and I have to sing. Maybe some of you HAVE to dance when you hear a certain song and you know what I'm talking about.

Anyway, I had heard that people who sing along to the radio when they drive are MUCH less likely to get in a car accident.

From Privilege Insurance:

Almost two-thirds (63 per cent) of safe drivers – those with four or more accident free years – claimed that the music they listened to soothed them while driving, making them feel calmer and more relaxed. A quarter (24 per cent) said that music actually aided their concentration.

A doctor interviewed for the article named Dr.Nicola Dibben is a music psychologist from the University of Sheffield. She carried out a study of music for the article and for that

“Singing while driving stimulates not only the mind but also the body which in turn produces heightened alertness and reduced fatigue...
The Privilege Insurance research also finds, however, that some music can be distracting, so it is important that drivers choose music which is recognisable to them..." "...and will put them in a positive mood. Choosing the right music can actually boost concentration and increase considerate, safe driving.”

So to stay safer while you drive sing songs on the radio you like; listen to happy music you know while avoiding songs that are angry or overly complex.
This has worked for me for the 7 years I've been driving now. I've been pulled over once (I was 17) without getting a ticket and have only been in 1 car accident (that wasn't my fault) and it left my car driveable and only bruised.
This morning on the way to work almost every song on the radio related to me and Shawn and made me all mushy! Like the Cranberries "Dreams."
Happy Wednesday!