July Fourth is the most dangerous holiday for drivers, and teens should be especially careful, according to data from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. But why?
An average of 134 people die on the Fourth of July each year, including eight to 13 teenagers, reports Allstate Insurance, which analyzed IIHS data. That may not seem like a huge number, but as teen drivers crash at a rate four times higher than any other age group, they need to be especially careful on Independence Day, Allstate suggests.
Here are a few risky driving habits that make the Fourth of July so dangerous for all drivers, and especially teens:
So make sure your teen drivers stay safe this Fourth of July. And remember, practice what you preach. If they catch you texting, what’s to stop them from doing the same?
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