▪ THERE’S nothing like a singalong to keep boredom at bay when driving.

But motorists who do listen to music while driving could be disrupting the harmony on Britain’s roads, says new research by leading independent road safety charity IAM RoadSmart (iamroadsmart.com).

Its survey of 1,004 motorists revealed that two-thirds (69 per cent) of drivers believe listening to loud music while driving can be distracting. And more than a third (36 per cent) believe it has an impact on how fast they drive.

Nevertheless, 89 per cent of respondents stated they listen to music while driving, though two-thirds (62 per cent) said they turned it off when confused or stressed.

The findings follow Department for Transport figures revealing that distracted drivers were a factor in 16,333 road incidents in 2021.