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Agents driving up road safety standards

A survey of over 2,000 people by finance specialist, Zuto, has revealed that agents are widely considered to be the UK’s best drivers by profession. Police officers and farmers come in at second and third, followed by chefs and artists. The study also showed that 80 per cent of estate agents have never received a speeding fine, while a further 92 per cent have never even run a red light. In contrast, more than half of accountants confessed to receiving a speeding fine, more so than any other occupation listed. And 10 per cent of those guilty of speeding were repeat offenders, with an average of five fines compared to the national average of one. The survey also found that high-stress careers, such as those in the healthcare profession, struggle most with obeying road rules. Trickier manoeuvres, like the parallel park, test the patience of those in marketing and recruitment. James Wilkinson, CEO of Zuto, said, “It’s interesting to see that our driving habits could be influenced by our jobs and it’s reassuring that occupations where people tend to drive others around such as estate agents and police officers, see driving habits and overall safety improve as a result.” The…