Causes

Driving over the speed limit Carless / un focused driving Tiredness at the wheel Wet/ icy roads Vehicle not serviced (faulty brakes, lights etc.) Too many cars on a road at one time Trying to focus on something else whilst driving (i.e. using a mobile phone) Bad weather conditions (fog, sunlight)

Control methods
Keep to the speed limits at all times Always look ahead and keep to hands on the wheel If you taking a long journey drive, drink a high caffeine drink to keep you awake. If the roads are wet or icy, drive slower than you usually would Always send your car off for regular services to have the bulbs changed in your light and have your brakes altered. Be more aware if there are loads of cars driving on a small road Buy a Bluetooth headset and if you need a refreshment, do it at a stop like a traffic jam or red light If the sunlight is too bright, where sunglasses or use the visor and make sure you r fog lights are working if its foggy

What to do if a accident occurs

Call the emergency services if you cannot get to your phone, alert the attention of passers by If you are badly injured, do not move unless its necessary, wait for the paramedics to get to you If you are ok, check that the other crash victims are okay, if they are badly injured, never attempt to move them

Example
M5 motorway crash, 5 November 2011. Several people died and dozens were left injured in a multiple vehicle crash involving as many as 27 cars and Lorries on the M5 in Somerset. At least four vehicles, including two Lorries, caught fire and fire fighters had to use hydraulic cutting tools to rescue four people trapped in their vehicles. Devon and Somerset fire and rescue service stated that 15 fire teams and 50 fire fighters were called in from areas across the county. The cause was not clear but there were reports of wet weather, poor visibility and thick fog.