Before a child gets their permit, parents should spend time with them in the car to educate them on driving dos and don’ts. (Credit: motortion/Adobe Stock)

Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for 15 to 18-year-olds in the U.S., and teens experience crash rates almost four-times those of drivers age 20 and over.

The likelihood of teens being involved in a fatal crash is even higher between Memorial Day and Labor Day, which has earned this period the nickname “The 100 Deadliest Days of Summer.” During this time frame, the CDC reports teen drivers are three times more likely to be involved in a fatal car crash.

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What makes these 100 days so dangerous?

The National Road Safety Foundation (NRSF) attributes this uptick in teen accidents to several factors, including the fact that most kids are on break from school which puts more inexperienced drivers on the road during the day. Distracted driving is also a major contributor, accounting for 60% of teen crashes.

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