It’s essential that drivers get their onboard entertainment lined up before setting off on any business journey, so they avoid being distracted by mobile technology. Music plays a big part in the working day of most commercial drivers, so we’ve pulled together some of the best known driving songs to keep your team relaxed during their next big journey. Show these to your drivers and see if their choices are different.
1. The Eagles - Take It Easy
With lyrics such as “Don't let the sound of your own wheels drive you crazy” the Eagles Take is Easy is top of our list for calming driving tunes.
2. Louis Armstrong – What A Wonderful World
Drivers can’t be anything but content when listening to this classic, even in the worst traffic jam.
3. Wilson Pickett - Mustang Sally
Guaranteed to get heads nodding, this rhythm and blues tune was released in 1965 and is great for those who enjoy singing on a journey.
4. Tracey Chapman – Fast Car
Mellow out with Tracey Chapman and fast car, this song is all about escaping in a fast car to a new life. The folk-pop-rock inspired tune has received two Grammy nominations and has been covered by several artists.
5. The Beatles – Drive My Car
This song is for the classic rock fans, this upbeat, light-hearted tune will take drivers back to the 1960s.
6. U2 – Beautiful Day
U2’s Beautiful Day is a great feel good tune ideal for long journeys. The lyrics talk about being stuck in traffic and enjoying the beautiful day, surroundings and living in the moment.
7. Free – All Right Now
This 1970s hit song by the English rock band Free is all about everything being all right now. Its repetitive catchy chorus make it easy to sing along to without losing focus on the road.
We’d love to hear what’s on your team’s driving playlist, if you have a favourite song to add to this list please let us know by joining in the discussion on LinkedIn and Twitter.
