It's summer, and for a lot of teens and their families, that means graduation parties, time with friends and other celebratory events.

But it's also a time for teenagers to be cautious, because summertime seems to be the time when many car accidents happen involving teens.

"On the heels of a record-high number of road trips this Memorial Day weekend, summer also heralds a busy travel season that brings an increased risk for teen drivers," according to AAA Northeast.

“For many teen drivers, summer brings more free time with friends and plenty of potential distractions, such as phone use and multiple teen passengers - all of which increase their crash risk,” said AAA Northeast senior spokesperson Mark Schieldrop. “Any time is the right time for parents and caregivers to talk with their teens about risky driving behaviors, the importance of continued driving practice to develop their skills and the many reasons they have to stay safe on the road this summer and beyond.”

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