(From AAA News Room) Over the past five years,
more than 5,000 people have been killed in crashes involving teen drivers
during the “100 Deadliest Days,” the period starting at Memorial Day when teen
crash deaths historically climb. As the summer driving season begins, the AAA Foundation
for Traffic Safety released a follow-up study confirming that nearly 60 percent
of teen crashes involve distractions behind the wheel. The research also finds
a disturbing trend showing that texting and social media use are on the rise
among teen drivers. Read more.
