CHICAGO — Your favorite holiday songs might make driving a little trickier than you think. A new study examined 100 of the most-streamed holiday songs , analyzing factors that can affect drivers’ focus.

Researchers at Pulsz analyzed 100 of Spotify’s most-streamed holiday songs, ranking each track using three factors known to influence driver behavior: tempo (BPM), loudness (decibels), and danceability.

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The song at the top of the distraction list was Dean Martin’s “Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!.” It has a fast beat, plays loudly, and has a lively rhythm. Researchers say it could make drivers go faster and focus l

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