A new study has revealed the motorists would be well advised to avoid on the roads, and the results may surprise you.
Contrary to stereotypes, a study by insurer 1st Central has concluded that accountants are the drivers that should be avoided on the roads.
The profession tops the list of the highest number of claims based on occupation, being responsible for 16,000 last year, according to the company.
Other professions on the high claims list include doctor, train drivers and bank manager.
Roofers came out on top in the list of occupations with the fewest claims.
Occupations with the highest accident claims:
1 Accountant
2 Solicitor
3 Doctor
4 Financial adviser
5 Letting agent
6 Airline cabin crew
7 Bank manager
8 IT manager
9 Pharmacist
10 Train driver
Occupations with the fewest claims
1 Roofer
2 Farm worker
3 Builder
4 Lorry driver
5 Cleaner
6 Carpet fitter
7 Factory worker
8 Mechanic
9 Butcher
10 Painter and decorator
Pete Creed, chief underwriting officer at 1st Central, told the Daily Telegraph: "People often have preconceived ideas about how certain professions behave on the roads.
"Our data dispels a number of these myths, but it's interesting to see that a number of professions we trust with our safety are actually the worst on the road."
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