Female drivers called Emma from Sutton are among the most accident prone in Britain, according to a survey.

Women called Eva from Kingston are also prone to prangs, says insurance firm esure.

Emmas from Sutton were fourth in a list of the worst women drivers, with a crash risk rating of 69 per cent, while Evas from Kingston have a 60 per cent chance of a smash.

The figures were revealed after a study of car insurance claims by men and women.

The riskiest drivers are Benjamins from Huddersfield and Lauras from Dudley while the safest behind the wheel are Edwards from Cleveland and Eleanors from Edinburgh.

Industry analysts warn the results could mean higher premiums for those with high risk ratings but esure insists this will not happen.