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Unlucky behind the wheel? Your date of birth could explain it.

New research has revealed that some birthdays may be unluckier than others when it comes to your experience behind the wheel.

A study by online insurance specialist elephant.co.uk has shown that the day you were born could have an impact on how safe a motorist you are, and it is those born in December who pose the greatest risk.

elephant.co.uk cross referenced the number of drivers’ claims, speeding offences and traffic offences with their dates of birth and identified the birth dates of motorists most likely to have an accident or driving conviction.

The analysis of two million insurance claims has revealed that those born in December seem to be some of the riskiest drivers.  With more December birthdays in the top ten than any other month, and none in the list of the ten safest drivers, it may not be the best month to be born for motorists.

elephant.co.uk Managing Director, Brian Martin said, “We thought it would be interesting to see if there was any correlation between the date you were born and the likelihood of having an accident or getting points on your license.

“It was interesting to see those with more unusual birthdays like February 29th and December 24th featured in the top three of worst drivers and that some of the safer drivers are those born on the 1st of the month.”

Those born on May 31st appear to be the safest drivers, as well as drivers with birthdays which fall on the first of the month in February, March, June, August and September which all appear in the top ten.

“But motorists don’t have to worry, date of birth isn’t one of the factors we rate on and we won’t be refusing cover for those born on the ‘unlucky’ dates!”

Issue date: 23-09-08