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Prom and Graduation Make This Season Dangerous for Texas Drivers

Auto Accidents | Teen Driving

Unless you have a high-schooler yourself, you are probably oblivious to the increased dangers of weekend driving this time of year.

However, heading into the last few weeks of the high school semester, the web is awash in teen crash statistics, warnings of Zero Tolerance policies, and all the conversations parents should be having with their teens as they head out the door for prom and graduation night celebrations.

The thing is, nobody’s talking much to anyone else who might be on the Texas roadways.

So, we want to make sure you’ve been forewarned: prom and graduation night celebrations make this a dangerous time for all Texas drivers, and there are a number of reasons why.

Here are just a [...]

Common Reasons Texas Teen Drivers Get into Car Crashes

Auto Accidents | Auto Insurance Claims | Drunk Driving Accidents | Teen Driving

Auto accidents are the number one killer of teenagers in the United States of America. That’s right – nothing kills more teens than car crashes.

You might think that this is just a byproduct of the danger of cars in general – and to some degree it is. However, teenagers are also more likely to be killed in a car accident than any other age group.

Do not let your teenager become another heartbreaking statistic. Learn the top causes of auto accidents among the 16-19 age range, and be sure to have a talk with your teenager (or their friends) about the dangers of driving and how they can be safe on the road.

Why do teens get into more [...]