Doctors revealed to be Britain’s worst drivers

A study to find Britain’s worst drivers has revealed that doctors have had the highest proportion of claims for the second year in a row.

The surprising result comes from the insurance comparison website Go Compare, who found that over a quarter of doctors (28%) had made a claim in the last three years - double the national average.

GPs may have topped the list overall but other healthcare professionals accounted for many of the top ten positions, with consultants, community nurses and psychologists all featuring prominently.

On the other end of the scale, and outside the world of medicine, car dealers emerged as the least likely to make a claim, with just 3.95% claiming over the last three years. Couriers, car valets, van drivers, painters, plasterers and professional footballers also claimed less than the national average.

Matt Oliver, car insurance spokesperson at Gocompare.com, said: "While it's ironic that GPs risk landing themselves a trip to the hospital by having their mind on their patients while driving, this study really highlights the importance of being in the right state of mind when behind the wheel.

"Driving while stressed, tired or angry can easily lead to accidents. What's more, if it is deemed that you were at fault for an accident due to negligence when behind the wheel, your insurer may not pay out for a potential claim and you could even face criminal prosecution."

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