Benson Bingham
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Memorial Day Marks the Start of Summer and the 100 Deadliest Days for Drivers
Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer for many Nevadans, with the long weekend marking the first barbecue or camping trip of the year, but for many traffic experts the day marks something a little more eerie—the “100 Deadliest Days”. The AAA coined this term to describe the spike in car crashes during the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day, especially for teen drivers. The AAA Foundation for traffic safety suggests that statistics show this spike can largely be attributed to more people on the road during these months, especially younger and more inexperienced individuals. The inexperience of the drivers, paired with longer hours on the road, and fatigue from hot temperatures can result in a deadly combination [1]
By Benson Bingham6 days ago in Wheel