Best driver in the zodiac?

[speediva]

http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com...arCrashes.aspx

By Reuters

Never mind how careful you are behind the wheel or how long you've been driving, the signs of the zodiac may be bigger factors behind your ability to avoid car crashes -- or why you have too many.

According to a study by InsuranceHotline.com, a Web site that quotes drivers on insurance rates, astrological signs are a significant factor in predicting car accidents.

The study, which looked at 100,000 North American drivers' records from the past six years, puts Libras (born between Sept. 23 and Oct. 22), followed by Aquarians (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) and Aries (March 21-April 19), as the worst offenders for tickets and accidents.

Leos (July 23-Aug. 22) and then Geminis (May 21-June 20) were found to be the best overall. "I was absolutely shocked by the results," said Lee Romanov, the president of Toronto-based InsuranceHotline.com.

Romanov also wrote the book "Car Carma," which touches on the correlation between astrological signs and driving ability while doing the study.

Romanov originally wanted to have some fun by examining astrological signs as a possible cause for the variance between insurance companies quoting high and low rates but didn't expect to find anything interesting.

"Now, changing postal codes is far less significant to me than drivers of certain astrological signs," she said.

Even age, another variable for determining insurance rates, is less of a consideration to Romanov.

The cutoff line for being considered a higher risk driver is 24 years of age; 25-year-olds are considered not high risk.

"I'd rather get into a car with a 24-year-old Leo than a 25-year-old Aries," Romanov said.

Leos, described along with the study results, are "generous, and comfortable in sharing the roadway." Aries, on the other hand, "have a 'me first' childlike nature that drives Aries into trouble."

"I wasn't believing in it before," said Romanov. "But I would think twice before getting into a car with an Aries."

Copyright 2006 Reuters.

[TexasF355F1]

Yea I've heard about that. So apparently being a libra I'm a bad driver.

What they failed to mention was, were those people the cause.

[Jay!]

A. Correlation does not imply causation.
B. Astrology is horseshit.

[l_eclipse_l]

Originally Posted by Jay!

A. Correlation does not imply causation.
B. Astrology is horseshit.

:15millionsign:

[Toksin]

Leos (July 23-Aug. 22) and then Geminis (May 21-June 20) were found to be the best overall.

BOOYAH!

[fredjacksonsan]

The ex was an Aries. She failed at driving.

At first, thought you meant:

[skibum1111]

My ex was a leo. Wrecked 2 cars, then got 4 tickets. All in a 9 month span. Now she doesn't drive due to the high insurance costs.

[speediva]

I was really hoping to see my brother (a Scorpio) on the list... he REALLY sucks at teh driving. He lucks out in that everyone he hits doesn't want to involve the police, so his insurance never goes up.

I am a Leo.

[Gohan Ryu]

I'm a Leo, and I am always a courteous driver. I don't speed up to when I see someone signalling to change lanes in front of me, I don't tailgate or try to cut people off, I always give the right of way. I try to be aware of EVERYTHING around me and anticipate hidden dangers behind the big truck that I can't see beyond. I get an occasional speeding ticket now and then...maybe once every two or three years...other than that I've got an excellent driving record.

...but I don't attribute any of that to being a Leo. I'm the same way in everything I do, not just driving. My dad is the same way - probably why I'm that way...and he's not a Leo.