DEVON and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service is urging all road users to take care when driving during the busy summer months.

According to the latest Statistics from Road Casualties Great Britain, in 2013 speed was involved in collisions where 3,064 people were either fatally or seriously injured.

Therefore is essential that people stick to the posted speed limit and choose an appropriate speed for the conditions.

This includes driving too close to the car in front, undertaking and failing to signal.

Some drivers also fail to accept that driving too fast is also poor driving despite the fact that this is a contributory factor in many deaths and injuries every year.

The difference of driving a few miles per hour slower can mean the difference between life and death.

Alan Coxon, Road Safety Manager for Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service said: “Driving within the speed limit and within your capabilities, means you protect yourself and your passengers, as well as other road users.”

“Being distracted at the wheel is another common reason for collisions, often due to answering mobile phones, texting or your passengers.

"A distraction can be as simple as looking down to change the volume on your radio and in that moment you’ve taken your eyes and attentions off the road.

"You need to have 100% concentration on the road to keep you, your passengers and other road users safe.”

During the summer months with the extra traffic on the roads it’s wise to allow extra time for your journey.