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Between Memorial Day and Labor Day is commonly known as the 100 Deadliest Days of Summer. During this time, traffic crashes involving teen drivers tend to increase significantly. School is out for the summer, and newly licensed drivers are hitting the roads to hang out with friends, work, or take part in other exciting summer activities.
Teen drivers are statistically more likely to be involved in serious crashes due to their limited experience. They may not properly react to unexpected situations. Teen drivers are typically more distracted than other demographic groups, as their cell phones, friends in the passenger seats, or loud music can create distractions that prevent these drivers from focusing fully on the road. They are also more likely to speed, which can cause or worsen many undesirable traffic situations.
By putting their phones away while driving, focusing on the road, and practicing defensive driving, teens can minimize the dangers of summer driving. Parents can decrease the risk of their child getting into a serious accident by educating them on best safety practices before they are able to drive alone.
Minimizing distracted driving and practicing defensive driving can promote everyone’s safety on the road.
If you are injured in a car accident this summer, do not settle for what the insurance company offers you. Ask a lawyer first. Call 850-760-2156 for a free consultation with an experienced Pensacola car accident attorney or visit AskALawyerFirst.com.
Sources:
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. (2025). FMCSA’s 100 Days of Roadway Safety. U.S. Department of Transportation.
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. (n.d.). Teen driving. U.S. Department of Transportation.
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. (2023). Young drivers. In Countermeasures That Work. U.S. Department of Transportation.
National Road Safety Foundation. (n.d.). 100 Safest Days of Summer.
