TUNES FOR CONCENTRATION

Every person has their own way of improving their concentration in traffic and remaining unperturbed by dangerous or aggressive drivers. One of these may be music. While the kind of music that achieves this varies between people, there are a few genres and songs one should probably avoid, and others which can definitely assist.“Certain studies suggest that music can reduce stress and anxiety levels by up to 65%.The National Institute of Health in the USA says listening to music can positively impact driving and consequently affect safe driving,” says Eugene Herbert, the managing director of MasterDrive. “The melodies that help each person concentrate and remain calm vary among people. Decide whether it is pop, classic or instrumental music that affects you the most positively.

Be careful of including music that could have a negative effect, such as hard rock or dramatic instrumental music.The key is to understand how different genres affect you personally.To get you thinking, have a look at some of the MasterDrive team’s suggestions below.”

• “Shallow” – Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper

• “Where Are You Going?” – Dave Matthews Band

•“Betteroff”–JeremyZuckerandChelseaCutler

• “JT” – Jon Bellion

• “High and Dry” – Radiohead

• “Angels” – The xx

• “In My Blood” – Shawn Mendes

• “Strawberry Swing” – Coldplay (in fact, most Coldplay songs will work)

• “Thank You” – Dido

• “Neighbourhood” – American Authors

• “Almost (Sweet Music)” – Hozier

• “Home” – Morgxn and Walk the Moon

• “Don’t Know Why” – Norah Jones

• “Belong” – Slenderbodies

• “America” – Simon and Garfunkel

• “Here Comes the Sun” – Jacob Collier and Dodie

• “Peaceful Easy Feeling” – The Eagles

• “Eastern Glow” – The Album Leaf

• “Into the Fire” –Thirteen Senses

• “Summer Breeze” – Seals and Crofts.