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Insurance firm Allianz has carried out an extensive survey of listening tastes amongst its customers that provides worrying results for some motorists. According to the survey, listeners of jazz and blues show a high risk of being distracted while at the wheel. Some 25% of jazz and blues listeners have been involved in accidents while driving. The survey also points out that drivers who favour classical music are the most cautious behind the wheels and are least likely to be distracted or involved in an acc
November 28, 2012 Read time: 1 min
Insurance firm 3924 Allianz has carried out an extensive survey of listening tastes amongst its customers that provides worrying results for some motorists. According to the survey, listeners of jazz and blues show a high risk of being distracted while at the wheel. Some 25% of jazz and blues listeners have been involved in accidents while driving. The survey also points out that drivers who favour classical music are the most cautious behind the wheels and are least likely to be distracted or involved in an accident.

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