The school year is almost over and for parents, that may mean its time to hit the breaks on your teen's driving.
For many, Memorial Day marks the first day of summer, but according to AAA it marks the starts of the "100 Deadliest Days."
"We do see an uptick in crashes, especially with teen drivers, being out of school and traveling more on the roadways," said Sheriff Matt Treglia.
During the summer months between Memorial Day and Labor Day, deadly crashes involving teens jump 15%. The most common reasons: speeding, failing to buckle up, and driving while distracted. But AAA is encouraging parents to set an example of safe driving.
"Parents play a huge role in the learning to drive process and they need to go beyond what the current law is and make sure they're getting plenty of experience behind the wheel," said Kimberly Schwinde, AAA Spokesperson.
If your teens are not really ready for night time driving and the current law says its midnight, make it earlier, tell them they have to be home by 9 or drive with a parent. Laying down the law with teens, all starts with a simple conversation.
