Focus on the Road. Focus on the Future. End Distracted Driving.

The time period between Memorial Day and Labor Day have been dubbed the “100 Deadliest Days” by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. Historically, the average number of traffic fatalities involving teen drivers ages 16-19 increased by 16 percent per day during this time of year compared to other days of the year.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 2,333 teenagers were killed in car crashes in 2015, and another 221,000+ teens needed emergency medical treatment as the result of a car crash. Teens are more likely than elderly drivers to underestimate hazardous situations or not recognize dangerous driving conditions. Make no mistake, driving is a complex skill. A skill that must be practiced and modeled by more experienced, cautious drivers.

Teen driver’s lack of driving experiences, compounded by the natural risk-taking behavior of youth, puts all drivers at a heightened risk of injuries on the road. According to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, 60 percent of teen crashes involve distracted drivers such as texting or using social media while driving.
Focus on the Road. Focus on the Future. End Distracted Driving. Parents, please set clear guidelines to keep your teens safe on the road. Complete a Parent – Teen Driver Contract. You can Download the Contract here!