29-05-2025
DEADLY 100 DAYS: Experts warn of increased teen driving risks in summer months
(KODE & KSN) — The next three months are some of the most dangerous times to be on the road.
It's referred to as the '100 Deadliest Days', the timeframe between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Law enforcement officials typically see more deadly crashes during that time and, a lot of times, teenage drivers are the victims.
School is out, so there's more of them behind the wheel and more traffic in general. Simple steps can often mean the difference between life and death for drivers of all ages.
'Anytime there's extra traffic on the roadways, what we need people to do is add extra time to your trip. Give yourself extra time. Increase your following distance. Don't follow the car in front of you too closely. Put your seatbelt on and put your phone down. You do those four things, you are probably going to get from A to B safely,' said Cpl. Sam Carpenter, MSHP.
Drivers need to also keep in mind it's construction season—they need to be extra cautious.
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