20.7.05

Safe driving is yours for a song... - Yahoo! News

Safe driving is yours for a song... - Yahoo! News: "LONDON (Reuters) - Motorists who enjoy a sing-along while driving tend to concentrate more and fall asleep less than their silent counterparts, new research showed Tuesday.

However, drivers should avoid overly rousing tunes or complex rhythms which can divert attention away from the road.

'Singing while driving stimulates not only the mind but also the body which in turn produces heightened alertness and reduced fatigue,' said Dr Nicola Dibben, a music psychologist from the University of Sheffield.

She said music was more effective than silence, conversation or talk radio in achieving an optimal state of alertness."

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