Lewis Hamilton victory written in the stars
Date: 20/03/2008 08:00
Lewis Hamilton's ‘breeze’ to victory in the opening Formula One race of the season in Australia may
have been written in the stars.
Research from Gocompare.com shows that the way we drive may have more to do with star signs than road signs*.
The study of 4.9 million drivers from Gocompare.com reveals that Capricorns, including Lewis Hamilton,
make the most conscientious and focused drivers. The research has also found that Pisceans, Taureans
and Leos have the worst driving habits of the 12 signs of the zodiac.
Gocompare.com's survey revealed that:
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Capricorns are the most conscientious motorists holding the least convictions for speeding offences,
driving a defective vehicle or driving without due care and attention.
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Pisceans are the raciest drivers and hold the most speeding convictions.
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Taurean drivers hold the most convictions for failure to comply with road signs. Scorpios have the least
convictions in this area.
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Leos are the most careless about their cars and driving, holding the most convictions for defects to their
vehicle and driving without due care and attention.
Astrologer, Annabel Burton, explained, “Each sign of the zodiac has typical personality traits which may
influence the way in which we drive. People born under Capricorn, which include racing driver Lewis Hamilton among
their rank, are focused on reaching the top - or the end of their journey. They are concerned about results
and therefore are less likely to be sidetracked or distracted - making them the safest drivers of the zodiac.”
“Piscean's dreamy nature may go someway to explaining their lack of adherence to speed limits,
while Taurean drivers like David Beckham are usually the gentle users of the road. For them, comfort and a
touch of luxury come before speed unless their bullish nature gets them hot under the collar in a 20 mile tail-back on the M6!”
Annabel continued, “There are two kinds of Leos – the cowardly lions who don't like driving, preferring to take the
Tube or the magnificent, proud lions who love flashy cars. The latter maybe more bothered with bling than what's
going on under the bonnet.”
Hayley Parsons, Gocompare’s Chief Executive and a Scorpio commented, “This research is a fun way to make people think
about what they are doing behind the wheel. In truth, it is more important for people to pay attention to their speed,
the road worthiness of their vehicle, road signs and rules – rather than their star signs. Your driving record is
one of the main factors used to determine your car insurance premium. So, being more aware of your bad habits
may help you to be a better driver and ultimately lead to lower insurance premiums.”
Gocompare.com, in conjunction with Astrologer, Annabel Burton, has produced a report on driving and star signs –
a copy of the report can be downloaded from
http://www.gocompare.com/media/reports/horoscopes.aspx.
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For further information please contact:
Lynsey Walden at Gocompare.com on 01633 654 055
Gordon or Liz at Maw Communications on 01603 505 845
Notes to editors:
*The survey (conducted February 2008) is based on the birthdates of Gocompare.com’s database of
4.9 million drivers and numbers of convictions declared for speeding, dangerous driving/failing to
comply with signs and defective vehicles and driving without due care.
Gocompare.com launched in November 06, the brainchild of Hayley Parsons the co-founder of Confused.com.
The first of the so-called “Comparison 2.0” websites with a far greater focus on product comparison as
well as price, while cutting edge technology makes the customer experience slick, quick and easy.
Unlike some other aggregator services Gocompare.com always provides a guaranteed quote, rather than
just an estimate.
Gocompare.com compares motor, home, motorbike and van insurance and also breakdown cover and
comparisons are based on the range of cover (using a five star rating process) and not just cost.
Gocompare.com is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority.