Nationwide, more than 8,300 people died in crashes involving teen drivers from 2008 to 2018 during the “100 Deadliest Days,” the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day. That’s more than seven people a day each summer. The combination of schools closed, activities curtailed, summer jobs canceled, and COVID-19 restrictions being lifted, could prove deadly…
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A Perfect Storm? COVID-19 Restrictions Ease As “100 Deadliest Days” Begin for Nation’s Teens
Nationwide, more than 8,300 people died in crashes involving teen drivers from 2008 to 2018 during the “100 Deadliest Days,” the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day. That’s more than seven people a day each summer. The combination of schools closed, activities curtailed, summer jobs canceled, and COVID-19 restrictions being lifted, could prove deadly…
AAA Northeast AGAIN Urges Motorists To ‘Slow Down, Move Over!’ It’s the Law!
So, it has happened again: an emergency responder – this time a tow truck driver — assisting a disabled motorist, is struck on the parkway. The latest incident occurred Wednesday evening on Route 15 South in Trumbull. A tow truck driver was struck and killed while assisting disabled motorists on the roadway shoulder when another…
AAA, STATE OFFICIALS PREP DRIVERS ON HANDS-FREE VEHICLE OPTIONS, URGE MOTORISTS TO PREPARE
With the new Massachusetts distracted driving law taking effect February 23, AAA Northeast is working to help drivers prepare to make the transition to hands-free cell phone use—joining state officials and advocates today to host an informational event publicizing the law, and demonstrating hands-free vehicle technology options. The theme of the event: “Love Your Fellow…