Almost everyone across the country travels for the holidays, and often most Oklahomans take a nearly three-hour trip across the state. And there’s nothing better to pass the time while driving than listening to music! However, if you plan on listening to Christmas music during your holiday trip, you may want to avoid some of the more distracting songs.

The website 844seemike.com has compiled a list of the 20 most distracting songs to drive through and has included a separate list of the most distracting Christmas songs to drive through. According to the website, “Music can influence emotions, energy levels, and even decision-making,” all of which can affect how people drive.

Here’s how they judged whether a song was too distracting for drivers:

• tempo – If a song has a high tempo of more than 120 beats per minute, it may unconsciously cause drivers to drive fast and make impulsive decisions.
• Energy levels – High-energy songs typically have “heavy beats, complex rhythms and intense dynamics” that can overstimulate drivers and distract them from the road.
• Speaking ability – Most songs tell a story, and when the lyrics of a song are particularly intriguing, it can take the driver out of the moment.
• genre – Some genres generate more energy than others, so genres like EDM and Hard could lead to risky driving behavior.

The 20 most distracting Christmas songs to listen to while driving

As you get ready to queue up your holiday road trip playlist, consider crossing the following holiday classics off the list. Instead, consider the holiday classics, which have a slower pace. They will still fill you with festive joy and keep you safe!

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