I really don't understand this "lack of education" problem. Why is it so difficult for people to understand when to call and when not to call? It's quite simple really... 1. do you have a car? yes - go to question 3, or no - go to question 2. 2. do you know someone with a car? yes - go to question 3, or no - I don't believe you, go to question 3 anyway. 3. can the person walk? (PLEASE NOTE: unconcious would be "no", broken leg or hip would be "no", injured foot would probably be "yes", early stages of labour would be "yes" but babies head appearing would probably be "no") yes - go to question 4, or no - call an ambulance. 4. will the person die during the trip to the hospital without medical help? yes - call an ambulance, or no - make your own way there. Half the problem is that people are such wimps these days.