Astrologers across the UK should take a bow - as they are the profession least likely to be involved in a car crash, a new report claims.

A study from Moneysupermaket.com reveals that less than two per cent of those who look at the stars for their living have made an at-fault accident claim in the past five years - while watchmakers, driving examiners and chimney sweeps are similarly skilful while at the wheel.

At the other end of the scale, 13.79 per cent of lifeguards have made an at-fault accident claim, with Tabacconists a close second at 13.64 per cent. Doctors surprisingly show scant regard for their own safety, coming in third place with 12.96 per cent.

"Meteorologists have been quite unlucky, perhaps getting caught in poor weather conditions they weren't expecting, but astrologers clearly know when to get behind the wheel." Richard Mason, director of insurance at moneysupermarket.com, said

"Those involved in saving our lives are most likely to have a crash, with lifeguards, doctors and surgeons being three of the worst four professions," he went on.

"Gravediggers though are among the UK's best drivers. It is much the same story in the animal world with taxidermists showing up vets."

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