Stay safe on the roads!

Approximately 40% of the rescue missions that Warwickshire & Northamptonshire Air Ambulance and Derbyshire, Leicestershire & Rutland Air Ambulance attend are road traffic collisions. Accidents can't be totally avoided, but you can help reduce this risk. To help make sure you're not one of the many people we attend to at the side of the road every week, follow these simple tips:

• Stick to the speed limits. They're there for a reason.
• Don't use your mobile phone while driving - that includes sending text messages or checking your emails.
• Don't drink and drive.
• Check your car over regularly: is your oil topped up? Are your lights and brakes working? Do your tyres have the correct pressure?
• Keep your distance - especially in bad weather.

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