What Does Your Zodiac Sign Say About Your Driving?
Shy and Cautious Virgos more likely to get into an accident, according to Allstate

NORTHBROOK, IL, January 29, 2011 /24-7PressRelease/ -- 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



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