It has been a long time since motorists have taken the habit of listening to music while driving. They are now 42%to do it systematically and 38%regularly. Music essentially improves the driver’s emotional and mood (88%), to manage stress and anxiety (66%) but also to improve its concentration and control (36%). Describe as stressed, distracted or inclined to drive quickly, especially to stay concentrated and adopt a behavior, ultimately quieter while driving.
For a peaceful conduct, the French plebiscient both rock and pop, reggae and French variety and even classic. The French variety, however, comes at the top of their favorite musical styles (61%), followed by pop (37%). Note that rap and R&B also attract the youngest, while jazz, blues and classical music are more popular with seniors.
In the end, the ideal playlist of the French to relax at the wheel includes the following titles: “Hotel California” (Eagles), “Bohemian Rhapsody” (Queen), “I asked the Moon” (Indochina), “I give you” (Jean-Jacques Goldman and Michael Jones), “One Love” (Bob Marley & The Wailers) Queen “(Abba),” Reggae Night “(Jimmy Cliff),” The Four Seasons “(Antonio Vivaldi),” Le Bolero “(Maurice Ravel),” Billie Jean “(Michael Jackson),” La Bohème “(Charles Aznavour),” I Will Survive “(Gloria Gaynor),” Stayin “(Bee Gees), “Get Lucky” (Daft Punk), “Happy” (Pharrell Williams), “Sweet Dreams” (Eurythmics), “Mrs. Robinson” (Simon & Garfunkel), “My philosophy” (Amel Bent), “Born to be alive” (Patrick Hernandez) and “What a Wonderful Word” (Louis Armstrong). To achieve this result, the respondents were offered a list of 140 songs from which they selected their favorites.
If you too want to relax while driving, this selection is to be listened to, in the form of a playlist, both on Spotify and Deezer.
*This survey was carried out online in May 2025 by OpinionWay for the Road Prevention association and the Wakam group with a sample of 1060 French aged 18 and over, holders of a B license and taking the wheel at least once a week.