A recent study from AAA found that traffic deaths involving teenagers were at their highest from May through August.  The association released an analysis that found that seven of the top 10 deadliest days of the year for teen drivers fall between Memorial Day and Labor Day.  "We know that in the summer, kids are out of school, so they drive more, and when they drive more, they crash more," said Justin McNaull, Director of State Relations for AAA.  The goal of the study is to encourage parents to put an additional emphasis on safety as the summer month's approach.   The high accident rate of teens also affects all other drivers sharing the road with the "school's out" teen drivers.  Whether you are the parent of a teen, or just another driver on the roadway's this summer - you should be informed of the increased risk, and stay aware and focused on your surroundings.   Remember, most traffic accidents can be avoided by remaining alert on the roadways.  

Distracted driving killed nearly 5,500 people last year and injured 500,000 more.  While these disturbing statistics alone should help people think twice about picking up a cell phone on the road, the stories behind the statistics are much more moving.  Distraction.gov, the official U.S. Government website for distracted driving has an ongoing video series called "Faces of Distracted Driving", that is quite moving.  Below are a few of the latest stories.  These stories may seem far off, but they are very real.  They, just like the rest of us, didn't think they were going to be involved in an auto accident.  Please think twice before using a cell phone on the road, and try to be as aware as possible of the drivers around you.