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100 Deadliest Days

Armstrong High School students will learn more about theimportance of safe driving skills, especially during this crucial time of year. The days between prom and Labor Day are said to be the 100 Deadliest Days, the most dangerous time for teen drivers to be on the road.More than a quarter-million teenagers in this country are injured in car crashes each year.Vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death in teenagers in Minnesota.  That's more than homicide, suicide, and cancer combined.On average, 21 Minnesota teens are killed in vehicle crashes during this time period.
100 Deadliest Days is a presentation made by Allstate Insurance Foundation in conjunction with BestPrep (www.bestprep.org).

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