Skylar Soto May 31, 2024 at 7:56 PM·2 min read EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Teens need to think twice before getting behind the wheel during the busy summer driving season, according to the West Texas Driving Academy and the Texas Department of Transportation, El Paso District. Summer is when drinking-and-driving numbers rise, according to both organizations. According to the Texans for Safe and Drug-Free Youth the three deadliest months of the year are June, July, and August.