Tag Archives: teenage drivers
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Motor vehicle safety experts generally consider the time between Memorial Day and Labor Day to be the most dangerous part of the year for teenage drivers. With this in mind, the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office is taking additional precautions to protect these less experienced motorists. According to law enforcement, the increase in crashes and accidents… Read More »
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Knowing the risks of summer driving for teens may help you save a life. The days between Memorial and Labor Day each year are called the “100 Deadliest Days” for teen drivers. According to the National Safety Council, approximately 1,000 people were killed in collisions involving teens during the deadly days of summer 2012. For… Read More »
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According to a study carried out by the Governors Highway Safety Association, the number of fatalities among teenage drivers aged 16 and 17 across the nation during the first half of 2012 increased 19%, when compared to the figures for the first half of 2011. The national trend of an increase in fatalities from 202… Read More »