Top 10 Most Dangerous Drivers by Profession

[Velgadess]

http://autos.yahoo.com/articles/auto...-drivers-list/

From the article:

Insurance.com analyzed the accidents people claimed and the professions they listed when applying for car insurance online. They published their findings along with a list of the Top 10 Most Dangerous Drivers by Profession.


Beating out groggy truck drivers and even NASCAR racers, financial professionals came in second. According to Insurance.com VP Sam Belden, it’s because these types of professionals have the attention span of a gnat. He said, “Professions that demand multi-tasking – being on the phone, moving fast on a tight schedule – are prone to more distractions and, from there, more accidents.”

On the other hand, government workers came in third -- and they’re not exactly known for their high- pressure schedules.(LOL yea right) Dog groomers made the list, as did the barbers and stylists who groom their owners. Let us know if you can figure that one out.

Interestingly, the least dangerous drivers by profession were athletes (with 17 percent) and homemakers (24 percent). While it’s true that homemakers can be distracted by a van load of unruly brats, Beldon said most people who drive with kids “tend to take their time and use greater caution.” He also stated that “homemakers and athletes also tend to be off the road during rush hour” -- when most accidents occur.

And, though athletes were among the safest drivers, their coaches were found to be some of the most dangerous on the road.

Insurance.com’s complete list of Top 10 Most Dangerous Drivers by Profession is below.

1. Attorney/Judge

2. Financial professionals

3. Government worker

4. Bartender or Waiter

5. Business Professionals

6. Dog Groomer

7. Marketing/Advertising professionals

8. Barber/Stylist

9. Coach

10. Nurse

[Mayareira]

Yeah, not even on the list!

[lostiming]

Is the first (attorney/judge) dangerous because you'll unlikely walk away with your wallet from an accident with them as the other party (assuming 2 cars crash or something) or because they're more likely to be causing accidents?

[Rhyis.]

Taxi drivers are the real #1. No question.

[MyTitthias]

6. Dog Groomer

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3596/...81191d9410.jpg

[Mayareira]

Taxi drivers are the real #1. No question.

This is definitely true, but I think they excluded transportation related businesses.

[Psion]

The true number 1 is middle aged catholic californian moms.

[The Stig]

Me.

[Fereydoon]

I'm surprised athletes aren't on that list. Ya know, what with the roid rage.

[Blarg]

athletes have hand eye coordination

[ZarakiKujata]

how are doctors not on this list?

[BardonGaruda]

I would have thought priests would make the list. When I was a kid we had a priest who was like Mr MaGoo and he would drive his Volkswagon Beetle in the middle of the road.

[Ferien]

Taxi drivers are the real #1. No question.

Screw that, they're the best drivers in the city.

[Gargoyle]

I'm actually kind of disappointed with the cab drivers around here, every time I see one I expect antics and awesomeness, and they never deliver.

[Correction]

how are doctors not on this list?

They live at work :D

[pohibaba]

The correct answer is asian women. And yes, being an asian woman is a full-time job.

[eunhye]

Racist. Where I am it's all the brothas and sisters swerving to hit me.

[Serif]

how are doctors not on this list?

Most doctors I know generally live really close to work especially if they live in a large city.

They live at work :D

Also ^

[Pirian]

How is "Golf player" not on the list?

[arus2001]

How is "Golf player" not on the list?

They weren't up to par.