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AAA in the Carolinas warns young drivers about what it calls "The 100 Deadliest Days."

Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer and a period known as the “100 Deadliest Days for Teen Drivers,” which runs through Labor Day weekend. This is a time when there is an increase in the number of fatal crashes involving teen drivers. “The risk gets higher during the summer for teen drivers and everyone else they share the road with,” said Megan Cooper, spokeswoman for AAA – The Auto Club Group. “Now that school is out, th...

Nashville, TN - Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer and a dangerous time of year for young drivers. Nationwide, more than 30 percent of

AAA gives some tips on how parents can keep their teen drivers safe this summer.

Memorial Day weekend marked the unofficial start of summer and a dangerous time of year for young drivers. Nationwide, more than 30 percent of deaths involving teen drivers occur during what’s called the “100 Deadliest Days” - a period that runs from Memorial Day to Labor Day.  For every mile driven, new teen drivers (ages 16-17 years old) are three times more likely to be involved in a deadly crash compared to adults. Now that school is out for summer, the...