The Most Dangerous Songs To Play While Driving

Most people love to listen to music while driving, but a new study finds that some songs are safer to listen to behind the wheel than others.

In case you missed it, the study by South China University of Technology found that Green Day’s “American Idiot” is the most dangerous song to drive to, a fact the band’s drummer Tre Cool was pretty excited about, sharing on Instsagram “Buckle up and step on the gas! It’s official - most dangerous band!#realnews.”

Coming in just behind Green Day is Miley Cyrus’ "Party in the U.S.A.,” followed by The Killers’ “Mr. Brightside.”

Top Five Most Dangerous Songs To Drive To

1. “American Idiot” – Green Day
2. “Party in the U.S.A.” – Miley Cyrus
3. “Mr. Brightside” – the Killers
4. “Don’t Let Me Down” – the Chainsmokers
5. “Born to Run” – Bruce Springsteen

As for the safest song to drive to, the honor goes to Led Zeppelin’s “Stairway to Heaven,” followed by Red Hot Chili Peppers’ “Under the Bridge.”

Top Five Safes Songs To Drive To

1. “Stairway to Heaven” – Led Zeppelin
2. “Under the Bridge” – Red Hot Chill Peppers
3. “God’s Plan” – Drake
4. “Africa” – Toto
5. “Location” – Khalid 

As you might surmise, the study assumes that people speed up due to a frantic beat. I actually disagree. I SLOW down when hearing a favorite song because I don't want to get home before singing it in its entirety at the top of my lungs. Come to think it, if my window is down...that MIGHT be dangerous to other drivers!