Idaho parents, if your children are of driving age, they now face a time of heightened risk of death due to lethal injuries from auto accidents. There’s even a name for this time of year: the 100 deadliest days of summer.
But why are these months so deadly, particularly for teenagers? Read on to learn more.
Lots of time on teens’ hands
School is out, and many are enjoying a last, carefree summer before the grind of college or the work world beckons. So, they take to the roads out of celebratory joy or even boredom.
Some young drivers may engage in underage drinking and then try to drive themselves and their friends home. The combination of intoxication and lack of driving experience can be lethal for all whom they encounter.
Summer is road construction season
If it seems as though Idaho scheduled all its road construction projects for the summer months, you’re likely right. While it makes sense to fix roads during the milder weather, it’s also one of the busiest times of the year for tourism and vacation travel.
Teens and friends don’t mix
For every passenger in a car driven by a teenager, the risks of collision rise dangerously. One factor influencing those statistics is distracted driving. Teenagers’ frenetic energy can bubble over to the drivers, making them less aware of the road ahead.
Was your child hurt in a summer crash?
If you are the parent of a minor child who was injured in an automobile collision, you need to act swiftly to ensure they get the civil justice they deserve from the at-fault driver’s insurance company.