Safety experts warn parents over ‘100 deadliest days for teen drivers’

ORLANDO, Fla. — Law enforcement and travel experts want people to hear an important warning now that we are in the summer driving season.

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AAA calls this time of year the “100 deadliest days for teen drivers.”

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More than 30% of deaths involving teen drivers occur between Memorial Day and Labor Day.

Distraction plays the biggest role, experts say.

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Distracted driving is the cause of nearly 60% of teen driver crashes.

Parents are urged to reinforce good driving habits with their teens.

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