There are a few things you should probably discuss before starting a carpool: Who's driving? Where are we meeting? Are we splitting gas money? Does anyone have a weird thing about people eating in their car?

All valid, sure.

But there's one conversation that could make or break the entire arrangement…

Who's getting the AUX?

Because there's nothing quite like discovering that the person you've agreed to spend 45 minutes in traffic with has a deeply concerning relationship with their Spotify.

Naturally, we decided to put this to the test. We asked the goCommute team to share their favorite commute songs, and the results were… interesting.

Latwana: The Vibes Have Already Been Established

A little nostalgia, a lot of soul, and absolutely no skips.

Some things don't need an explanation.

Kayla: You Already Know

We knew WHO would be on the playlist, but the exact songs we never would have guessed.

Are you ready for it? (Bonus points from the Swifties for that one, right??)

Amber-Leigh: You Will Listen and You Will Love It

Is there a theme? No.

Is everyone going to hear all five songs? Absolutely.

Monique: Please Respect the Atmosphere

Monique submitted six songs because five was just a suggestion.

We expected nothing less. You’ve got to set the tone.

We are arriving at work emotionally regulated.

Royall: Trust the Process

This is the playlist of someone who says, "Wait, you'll like this one," and is usually right.

Ariel: Genre? Hardly Know Her

Ariel clearly keeps us all on our toes. Honestly, the versatility is impressive.

Gus: A Little Something for Every Mood

Somehow, Gus has managed to put together a playlist that works for a road trip, a breakup, and a Thursday morning commute. That's range.

Ryan: What’s the Opposite of Business Casual?

Rebel without a cause, amiright?

Shawn: This Playlist Has Range

Shawn's playlist covers some serious ground. Don't question it. Just enjoy the ride.

Caleb: Are We Commuting or Saving Middle-earth?

Caleb, we have questions. Are we carpooling? Or using the Force?

This is precious, but one does not simply commute into work.

So, Who Decides?

The beauty of a carpool is that you're sharing more than just a ride. You're sharing stories, conversations, recommendations and, occasionally, an extremely questionable song choice.

Maybe your coworker introduces you to your new favorite artist. Maybe you discover that someone you've worked with for years is secretly a huge Creed fan. Maybe you learn that we should implement quiet time every so often.

Either way, getting there together can make the daily commute a little less routine.

If you're a Hampton Roads commuter interested in finding your own carpool crew, goCommute can help. Through ConnectingVA, you can find potential rideshare matches in Hampton Roads, explore commuter options, and get rewarded for choosing alternatives to driving alone.

And if you're still looking for something worth passing the AUX for, check out our other goCommute playlists. We've got plenty of opinions about what belongs on a commute.

The AUX Cord Is a Privilege, Not a Right: A goCommute Playlist