The summer months can be dangerous for drivers, especially those who are younger and have less experience. The period of time between Memorial Day and Labor Day is known as the “100 deadliest days of summer” for teen drivers, since during this time, the rate of car accidents increases significantly. AAA reports that there were more than 7,000 fatal car accidents that took place during the summer months between 2010 [...]
While teens make up only a small fraction of the drivers in America, they account for a fairly large percentage of car accidents per year. In fact, data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), shows that, of the 5.25 million accidents occur each year, nearly one million involve teen drivers. Car accidents also happen to be the leading cause of teen death. As such, parents must do [...]
Summer is in full swing. Families are out taking their vacations, visiting the lakes and rivers, hanging out at the parks, and making memories. Unfortunately, these lazy summer days also happen to be the most dangerous for teen drivers. They are so dangerous, in fact, that the time between Memorial Day and Labor Day have been dubbed the “100 deadliest days on the road.” Know how to keep you, and [...]
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Car accidents occur daily throughout Wisconsin, and a variety of factors may contribute to the causes of such accidents. In 2012, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WDOT) reported that 57 teenagers, between the ages of 16 and 19, died in fatal car crashes. Additionally, statistics show that car crashes with teen drivers are more likely to involve “high-risk factors.” Teenagers are more susceptible to car accidents for several reasons. For [...]
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The Green Bay Press Gazette has reported that three Shawano County teens recently died when the car they were riding in crashed. An accident investigation suggests that the teens' car, which was traveling on Wisconsin 22, swerved to evade another car that was attempting to turn left into a driveway. The driver, who survived the crash, lost control and drove straight into the path of an oncoming SUV. The driver [...]
