Computer engineers 'most likely to crash'

Computer engineers have the worst road accident records while farmers are the safest drivers, it has been disclosed.

Computer engineers topped the list of those professions making the most accident claims in the last three years, according to figures from Churchill Car Insurance.

The second most-claiming professionals were sales managers, followed by chefs, students and doctors.



In contrast, farmers had the best road safety records based on claims made, followed by aircraft fitters, stores personnel and ambulance drivers.

Tony Chilcott, head of Churchill Car Insurance, said: ''The poorer claims experience associated with computer engineers, sales managers, chefs and doctors most likely reflects the long hours they work in a very stressful job. As a result, they are more likely to be tired when driving and possibly distracted.

Churchill's top 10 most frequently claiming occupations are:

1. Computer engineer

2. Sales manager

3. Chef

4. Student

5. Doctor

6. Estate agent

7. Surveyor

8. Customer adviser

9. Hairdresser

10. Social worker