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CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. | nrsf.org — Passengers account for about 24% of all traffic fatalities nationwide, yet they can play a vital role in reducing traffic crashes.

For teen drivers, the numbers are even more deadly. 56% of teen deaths on our roads and highways were passengers in a vehicle driven by another teen.

Lisa Kyle with The National Road Safety Foundation was on the show today talking about National Passenger Safety Week and offers specific tips for passengers while traveling safely.

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