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Please visit 100 Deadliest Days for Teen Drivers – Florida Teen Safe Driving Coalition for more resources and information!
| The “100 Deadliest Days” is the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day when fatal teen crashes increase dramatically. Parents are the best line of defense to ensure a safe ride! Distraction: According to the AAA Foundation for Safety, Distraction plays a role in nearly six out of 10 teen crashes, four times as many as official estimates based on police reports. The top distractions for teens include talking to other passengers in the vehicle and interacting with a smartphone. Not Buckling Up: In research published in 2015, 60 percent of teen drivers killed in a crash were not wearing a safety belt. Teens who buckle up significantly reduce their risk of dying or being seriously injured in a crash. And according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, of the 22,215 passenger vehicle occupants killed in 2019, 47% were not wearing safety belts. Speeding: Speeding is a factor in nearly 30 percent of fatal crashes involving teen drivers. A previous AAA survey of driving instructors found that speeding is one of the top three mistakes teens make when learning to drive. Source: 100 Deadliest Days for Teen Drivers – Florida Teen Safe Driving Coalition |
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Help us keep teen drivers safe! We’ve assembled a series of 16 social media graphics and some supporting content to help increase safety and awareness surrounding the 100 Deadliest Days of Summer. Use the button below or click to download the 100 Deadliest Days Social Media Kit, which includes images for Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Together, we have the power to effect change and reach zero roadway fatalities and serious injury crashes.
