The “100 Deadliest Days” for Teen Drivers are underway

Law enforcement and safety experts across the country are issuing a warning to families of teen drivers as the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day is dubbed “the 100 deadliest days of summer.” » for teenagers.

Data collected in recent years shows that nearly half of teen driver-related deaths and teen passenger deaths occur during the 100 deadliest days.

Traffic safety officers and advocates encourage parents to have important safety discussions with their teen drivers about how to avoid dangers while driving.

The California Highway Patrol issued safety reminders for teens this week, including:

• Fasten your seat belt and make sure all passengers are buckled in
• Stay focused on your driving
• Avoid distractions like texting and checking social media apps while driving
• Obey speed limits
• Never drive impaired

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Parents are also encouraged to follow these same safety guidelines and model the behavior they expect of their teens.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, monitoring is essential when it comes to the safety of teen drivers. NHTSA encourages parents to:

• Establish Ground Rules About Driving With Your Teen
• Explain the consequences, then put it in writing
• Apply the rules

AAA offers a Parent/Teen Driving Agreement to help guide the process of establishing safe driving ground rules with teen drivers.

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