ADVISORY/AAA Texas Says October Most Dangerous Month in Texas for Teen Drivers.

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ADVISORY...for Thursday Thursday: see week. (Oct. 10)

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WHAT &      For the past 25 - years, October has been found to be the
WHY:        most dangerous month for teen drivers in Texas. AAA Texas
            looked at statistics dating as far back as 1975, and found
            that on average more teens, aged 15 to 17, are killed or
            injured in October than any other month of the year.

            In  light of this finding, Governor Rick Perry has
            proclaimed October "Teen Safe Driving Month" in Texas,
            urging all motorists to support and participate in efforts
            that help teens become safer drivers and reduce teen
            traffic deaths.

WHO:        Representative Joe Driver (R-Garland); Anne O'Ryan, AAA
            Texas; Gary Densham, World-Known Funny Car Driver

WHEN:       Thursday, Oct. 10, 2002
            10:00 a.m.

WHERE:      Naaman Forest High School
            4843 Naaman Forest Blvd (near intersection of Hwy 190 &
            North Garland)
            Garland, TX

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