100 Deadliest Days for Teen Drivers

Letting your teenager get behind the wheel of a car and drive away on his or her own is never easy. News reports and researchers highlight the particular dangers of teen driving over the summer. Many organizations have deemed Memorial Day as the start of the “100 deadliest days” for teens on the road.

Teen drivers already have a higher crash rate than drivers of any other age group. When you add in the extra freedom and free time of summer, it should be no surprise the risks of crashing increase. Teens have more time to drive around when they are not in school all day and they often spend the summers visiting friends and attending parties. This can increase both distracted driving and drunk driving for teen drivers.

• Teens can be distracted by many things while they are driving, including:
• Their smartphones or other electronic mobile devices.
• The radio or GPS.
• Other passengers, especially other teenagers.
• Attending to something in the vehicle.

When teens drive negligently, they put themselves and everyone else on the road around them. If a teen crashes into you and causes you injury, you have the right to hold the young driver liable for his or her actions.

If you are a parent, now is a good time to review driving safety with your teen – before the 100 deadliest days begin. Doing so may reduce the risk of injuries to themselves and others.

Contact a St. Peters Car Accident Attorney for Help Today

If your teen has been injured in an accident or if you have been injured by another driver, you should contact Page Law. We will evaluate your case and determine the best course of action to protect your rights and obtain the compensation you deserve. We regularly represent car accident clients in and around the St. Peters area. Call us for a free consultation at 636-278-1202.