Memorial Day marks the start of what is commonly known as the "100 deadliest days for teens on the road," according to the National Safety Council.
Statistics show auto crashes are the leading cause of death for teenagers in America, and the danger is greatest during summer months.
In a recent study by Liberty Mutual Insurance and SADD, 27 percent of teens admit to texting while driving and two thirds of them said they use apps while driving.
About one third of teens drive while drowsy, and one out of 10 have completely fallen asleep at the wheel while driving.
Rodney Crawford, owner of Drive Smart driving school in Carrollton, teaches about 800 teenagers a year. His advice for his students who get tired while on the road: pull over and rest or call a friend or family member to come pick you up.
"With drowsy driving, that can be as bad as drunk driving," he said.
Crawford also teaches his students to put their phones away while driving.
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"The problem with the phone is you say, 'I'm not going to touch it,' but then it rings and what's that message?" he said. "The best advice is to put it in the back seat or in the glove box, somewhere you can't get to it easily."
