What Does Your Zodiac Sign Say About Your Driving?
Shy and Cautious Virgos more likely to get into an accident, according to Allstate
NORTHBROOK, Ill., Jan. 27, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Virgos, known to be critical, meticulous and reserved, are also more likely to get into a car accident, according to Allstate Insurance, which recently compared claims data against the recently "revised" zodiac calendar.
Over the past year, Virgos were nearly 700 percent more likely to be in a car accident when compared to the determined and aware Scorpio, the best drivers in the study. Perhaps a Virgo's shy, perfectionist nature leads to overly cautious and timid driving habits. By contrast, Scorpios were only involved in 1.5 percent of all accidents in 2010.
The "new" sign, Ophiuchus, faired well in the study as the second-safest drivers on the road. While the jury is still out on the exact characteristics of an Ophiuchus, most astrologers seem to indicate individuals born under this sign will be a bit luckier than the rest.
But, can an astrological sign really influence driving habits?
Generally, the signs with the fewest number of reported accidents were those associated with traits like "compassion," "graciousness" and "resourcefulness" where those with more accidents tended to be more "uncompromising," "arrogant" and "impatient."
Below is a breakdown by Zodiac sign of the best and worst drivers on the road.
Sign |
Birthdates |
Key personality traits |
Number of drivers involved in accidents in 2010 |
|
Scorpio |
November 23 - November 28 |
Passionate, resourceful |
26,833 |
|
Ophiuchus |
November 29 - December 17 |
Wise, ambitious, lucky |
83,234 |
|
Cancer |
July 21 - August 9 |
Compassion, sensitivity |
101,539 |
|
Aquarius |
February 16 - March 11 |
Progressive, independent |
106,878 |
|
Libra |
October 31 - November 22 |
Cooperative, gracious |
110,592 |
|
Aries |
April 17 - May 13 |
Impatience, determination |
112,402 |
|
Capricorn |
January 18 - February 15 |
Responsible, disciplined |
128,005 |
|
Gemini |
June 20 - July 20 |
Short attention span, nervous |
136,904 |
|
Sagittarius |
December 18 - January 17 |
Impatient, idealistic |
154,477 |
|
Pisces |
March 12 - April 16 |
Fearful, overly trusting |
172,030 |
|
Taurus |
May 14 - June 19 |
Uncompromising, possessive |
177,503 |
|
Leo |
August 10 - September 15 |
Arrogance, inflexibility |
179,657 |
|
Virgo |
September 16 - October 30 |
Worry, shyness |
211,650 |
|
What do you think your sign says about your driving? Comment at www.facebook.com/allstate.
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SOURCE The Allstate Corporation
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