listening to music while driving

Do you like listening to music while driving?

@markmoney (2868)

Philippines

March 4, 2010 7:40pm CST

Me I do like it. Sometimes I even sing along with it. Lol! My type of music depends on my mood. There are moments that I like slow type of music, or relaxing ones, but there are also moments that I like those fast, rock or dance music. If I'm tired I preferred relaxing ones, but when I am fully alive, I preferred fast music. During day time, I drive fast coz I can see very clearly the road and vehicles passing by. But during night time, I slow a bit coz sometimes those bright lights of the vehicles coming gives you a hard time to see the road. Well, most important thing in driving is alertness and you should always be aware of what's happening and you should have a good control of your vehicle. Well, music can makes you relax and sometimes it has a good effect for someone who is driving. How about you, do you like listening to music while driving?

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43 responses

• Philippines

5 Mar 10

hi mark, I do like listening to music while driving. Specially on a heavy morning traffic. I little bit sleepy, heavy traffic, skipped breakfast (lol?) just by turning on the the radio, it keeps me up and perky.

@markmoney (2868)

• Philippines

5 Mar 10

Oh, that's not a good habit chiepao, glad that music can makes you feel alive. Breakfast is very important and it's better if you could always have enough hours of sleep. But I also get not enough sleep often, hehe. Please take good care of yourself and drive safely always. Thank you for your response. Happy myLotting!

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• Philippines

8 Mar 10

I know but being a "working mom" is a tough job, especially now my daughter is only 2 months old. She's still has her own hours of sleep. I will take good care of myself don't worry :) and you should take good care of yourself too ^.^

@madteaparty (2748)

• Japan

5 Mar 10

I like to listen to music while driving too. When I have to drive early in the morning I feel too sleepy, and it's dangerous in the road, so I listen to music not only to entertain me but also to keep me awake. When I'm not sleepy I like to listen to songs which lyrics I knew so I can sing while driving, that's a lot of fun!

@kittykat7983 (59)

• United States

5 Mar 10

I absolutely agree! In fact the other day I was singing along and also dancing and sometimes I do some punching when I get stuck at the light and this lady was crossing the street with her daughter and she was staring at me as I was doing the punching and singing. It helps relieve stress and tension. I also like to add movement along with singing while I drive because any movement is good for you. With the punching I am using my muscles because I tend to contract them. I also bounce around a lot too. Sometimes I start out just listening and build up to singing as I kinda wake up as I am on my drive wherever I might be heading. Jen aka Kittykat7983

@zandi458 (28102)

• Malaysia

5 Mar 10

Music keeps me alert while I am driving. I go for those soothing music which are not too hard on the ears. I got all my music from the internet which is so easy nowadays. I don't have to keep discs in my car anymore. It is all stored in my pen-drive.

@markmoney (2868)

• Philippines

5 Mar 10

Oh yes, music keeps us alert and it keeps us on the mood. Wow, you are very resourceful, it's really good to have a collection of your favorite songs. Thank you for your response. Happy myLotting!

@nangisha (3496)

• Indonesia

5 Mar 10

I do like listening music in the car, to ease the silence, I like to hear R&B song, Pop or any music but not to loud, so I still aware of my surrounding. Listening music sometimes help reduces stress in the traffic jam.

@markmoney (2868)

• Philippines

5 Mar 10

Yes, without music, driving seems boring. But yes, the volume should be not too loud, and you should still hear what's happening outside. Yes, music can reduce stress specially when there's traffic jam. Thank you for your response. Happy myLotting!

@workingmoms (195)

• Philippines

5 Mar 10

Well, I don't know how to drive however I would like to listen to music while traveling and hope to have time to enroll on a driving school this summer.

@markmoney (2868)

• Philippines

5 Mar 10

Yes, driving or just as a passenger, having a background music is really nice. Well, I also hope that you will learn to drive soon. Thank you for your response. Happy myLotting!

• Philippines

5 Mar 10

I do this a lot. Not only during driving but even if im walking or just simply lying in my bed i listen to my itouch this is my best buddy. And i can't live without it. I can live without my cellphone but not my itouch. i carry this all along with me. Listening to music while driving also releases stress from me especially during long traffic hours in the road. Instead of getting angry i just sing it and i just did not noticed i already arrived at my destination.

@markmoney (2868)

• Philippines

6 Mar 10

It's really obvious that you are a music lover. Well, we can really benefit from music. It gives us good mood and can ease our stress. It's good that you have an itouch to keep you comfortable and relax. Thank you for your response. Happy myLotting!

@shekhartv (45)

• India

5 Mar 10

S I love to hear to music while driving with company. But When I am alone driving I would love to listen to Mantras, spiritual talk and meditative music.

@markmoney (2868)

• Philippines

5 Mar 10

I see. Well I believe those kind of music is really relaxing. It will makes you refresh, both mind and body and can gives you energy. It's good that you have that habit. Thank you for your response. Happy myLotting!

@paula27661 (15811)

• Australia

5 Mar 10

I almost always have the radio on or I listen to my IPod depending on the mood. It is nice to have music on while driving. I’ve been ‘caught’ singing to a favourite song at the top of my lungs with all the windows closed of course. It must look quite strange me singing along to myself...Oh, well I’m sure I’m not the only one doing it! I don’t drive long trips usually so I don’t bother with CDs.

@markmoney (2868)

• Philippines

5 Mar 10

Haha, yes we can sing fully loud while driving when we are alone. Haha, I admit I also do that sometimes. Lol! I also preferred to have a music while driving. It gives us more energy. Thank you for your response. Happy myLotting!

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@sublime03 (2339)

• Philippines

5 Mar 10

Yes I do. I do not want to get bored so I make sure I put the songs I want on my phone so I can connect it to my radio component. I usually create a playlist just for driving since I want to just have fun driving while listening to my choice of songs.

@markmoney (2868)

• Philippines

5 Mar 10

Yes, driving without any music is somewhat boring that's why it's really good to play some music, especially those favorites of yours. Thank you for your response. Happy myLotting!

@jules67 (2788)

• Philippines

5 Mar 10

Honestly, I would prefer that there is no music at all. Sometimes, it disrupts my concentration. But if ever I do want to make a choice, I would prefer a soft music.

@markmoney (2868)

• Philippines

5 Mar 10

Yes, there are also situations like that, that we prefer to have no music because we want to be fully aware of what's happening outside. Well, soft music is relaxing and can really be a good background while driving. Thank you for your response. Happy myLotting!

@junmae (1586)

• Philippines

5 Mar 10

I dont have my own car and I dont know how to drive on my own. But when I am riding transportation especially when the trip is long, I enjoy listening to the music while seeing the different kinds of views outside. Maybe if I will have my own car, I will always play the radio or cd player while traveling around.

@markmoney (2868)

• Philippines

5 Mar 10

Yes, aside from the views outside, music can add to ease boredom. It's really nice to have a background music while travelling. Yes, when you are already driving, I know you will also love listening to the music and you have the choice of what music are you going to play or listen to. Thank you for your response. Happy myLotting!

@cloud31 (5809)

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5 Mar 10

Hi Mark,I like listening music while driving,depends how long would I drive if just a short distance i prefer rock music otherwise if takes me about an hour i play slow rock and country music,it feels relaxing when music on while driving.At night while driving i play some music which cannot destruct my driving concentration, Im a bit reckless when driving especially if the other driver would tease me like having a car racing lol,in my place driving is so much fun but other places i find driving is dangerous as I don't know their regulations and law.So when i drive in other place I behave quiet well.But no matter where i drive i play music all the time. Happy mylotting!Have a nice day!

@markmoney (2868)

• Philippines

5 Mar 10

Hi IJ! It's good to see you here. Yes, I feel the same way, when it's a long drive, I also like listening to those relaxing music, maybe if I'm with you, I preferred love songs. Hehe. Yes, night driving is quite hard that's why we really need to be more careful and full of concentration. Oh, please avoid racing with other cars, it's too dangerous, although sometimes I also do drives too fast, as in I almost overtaken all the vehicles. Lol! But for you, please always drive safely. Especially if you will try to drive here in the Philippines. Well, I also prefer listening to music while driving. Thank you for your response. Have a nice day and take good care of yourself. Happy myLotting!

@binagupta (627)

• India

5 Mar 10

yes, i just love listening the music while driving i enjoy very much.

@markmoney (2868)

• Philippines

5 Mar 10

It's really enjoyable indeed. Thank you for your response. Happy myLotting!

@pinklady227 (285)

• Philippines

5 Mar 10

I love listening to music but since i just learned how to drive, i don't turn on the cd player or radio while driving. I need to concentrate more but maybe when i'll be more confident enough then that will be the time i'll listen to music while driving.

@markmoney (2868)

• Philippines

5 Mar 10

Oh yes, since you just learned how to drive, you need to give your full attention first on driving. And when you are already comfortable on what you are doing, then you can add the music to it. Thank you for your response. Happy myLotting!

@mipen2006 (5528)

• Australia

13 Mar 10

Hi mark, I don't usually have music playing when I have others in the car, but when I'm alone I always have something playing. I don't spoil the music by singing along though.

@neildc (17239)

• Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines

5 Mar 10

i love music and i also love to listen while driving. but not all the time. if the drive is in the province which takes about an hour or two, i listen to music specially if i am alone in the car. but if i have some companion, like if we travel, the whole family, i want to stay more alert while driving so i turn off the music and let my wife talk to me anything so that i will be awake.

@markmoney (2868)

• Philippines

5 Mar 10

Hi neil! Yes, I do the same. Sometimes I also turned the music off especially when I need more concentration and when I am talking to someone. Thank you for your response. Happy myLotting!

@vjenkins86 (1478)

• United States

5 Mar 10

I love listening to music while driving. Especially when I'm driving long distance, I have to have one of my CDs playing. I always catch myself singing to my favorite song if I'm in a good mood. Most of the time, I listen to fast, up-tempo music but there are times when I do like slow, relaxing music as well. I guess it depends on my mood, what kind of road I'm driving on and the time of day.

@markmoney (2868)

• Philippines

5 Mar 10

Oh yes, I am also like that. I also like listening to up-tempo music, it gives me more stamina and motivations. But I also listen to slow music if I need to feel relax. It's really depends on our moods. Thank you for your response. Happy myLotting!

@pierrella (1087)

• Philippines

5 Mar 10

I do sing along with the music while driving :) If I'm in a hurry, I just tune in a radio station and change it from time to time depending on the music. If I'm in the mood, I open my window, put on a disc and increase the volume :)

@markmoney (2868)

• Philippines

5 Mar 10

Yes, I also sing along with the music. Wow, when you are on the mood, if will be a head turner, since you open the window the the volume is so high. Haha, that's a nice thing to do. We can really enjoy music that way. Thank you for your response. Happy myLotting!

• Philippines

5 Mar 10

I do. Depends to where you are heading. If you are in the city at night...maybe some rnb or the like...if you're along the seashore...maybe some brazilian jazz... or if your on a rush...maybe some heavy metal...

@markmoney (2868)

• Philippines

5 Mar 10

Yes, I also do the same. It's really depends on location and situation. Thank you for your response. Happy myLotting!

@writecheck (40)

• United States

20 Mar 10

It depends on my mood. I really like to use my driving time to think about things. But sometimes music cheers me up. When my husband is in the car, the music is always on! He can't stand to ride without music.