Astrology and Car Crashes
Posted by
Scott SmithJanuary 24, 2007 4:42 PMWebsite InsuranceHotline.com, conducted a study that demonstrated individuals with certain zodiac signs were more likely to be involved in car crashes, yet another example of the insurance industry's arbitrary and less than sophisticated means of determining auto insurance rates.
InsuranaceHotline.com quotes drivers on insurance rates and conducted a study that included 100,000 North Americans whose driving records for the past six years were analyzed. The study revealed individuals born between September 23 and October 22 (Libras) and those born between January 20 and February 18 (Aquarians) received more traffic citations and were involved in more automobile crashes than any other sign of the zodiac.
The best drivers were born July 23 through August 22 (Leo) and those born between May 21 and June 20 (Gemini). The study went on to reveal another factor for determining insurance rates, age, was less of a consideration than the zodiac sign of each applicant. According to InsuranceHotline.com, the cutoff line for being considered a high risk driver is 24 years of age and therefore anyone older than 24 would not be considered high risk unless, of course, the person was a Libra or Aquarian.
The "lesson" to be learned from this alleged erudite insurance research project would be when driving avoid Libras and Aquarians. Further, because Leos and Geminis appear to be the safest drivers on the road they should expect a discount on auto insurance rates. Whether this is merely a coincidence or credible support for astrology and horoscopes is far from conclusive. Nevertheless, ask your insurance agent for a discount on your auto insurance rates if you are a Leo or Gemini.
What can consumers look forward to next; palm reading to determine the amounts insurance companies will pay on claims for property damage, personal injury and death?