The research conducted by Allianz Australia revealed that 32 per cent of people who responded said that they are affected by music while driving.

Nearly one in three said the pace or tempo makes them drive faster.

About 33 per cent of respondents also noted a decrease in overall concentration when listening to music.

Road safety experts say that the ideal BPM for music while driving is 60-80, as it can promote safer driving by encouraging a calmer and more focused state.

Music with a BPM between 120 and 125 is believed to be the best for joggers as it can help them synchronise their stride to the beat.

Road Safety expert Dr Andry Rakotonirainy said that drivers should be aware of the music choices they make, as “music has been created to generate emotion.

“Enhanced situational awareness is paramount for road safety.

“Research, including studies by Allianz, has shown that faster-paced music directly correlates with increased driver distraction, leading to poor decision making.”

Dr Rakotonirainy said that choosing slower-paced music was the best way to enhance road safety.

Allianz Australia collaborated with Spotify to launch ‘Seat Belters’, which is an in-app function that creates a personalised playlist that only includes songs with slower beats per minute, which you can find by searching ‘Seat Belters’ in the app.

“While Allianz’s research specifically highlights the link between music and driver safety, revealing that nearly a third of drivers believe music affects how they drive, it’s important to also consider other potentially harmful habits like phone use, smoking, eating and drinking, and speeding,” he added.