BOISE – April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and with an estimated 10 people killed and 1,000 injured on U.S. roads each day due to distracted driving, AAA and other traffic safety partners are working to increase driver engagement behind the wheel. “Cell phones can certainly take our attention and focus from the road. But…
BOISE – April is Car Care Month, and while the open road awaits, AAA reminds drivers to make sure their vehicles are up to the task. “If you’ve neglected routine maintenance on your car, your road trip or weekend getaway could be over before it begins,” says AAA Idaho public affairs director Matthew Conde. “Now…
BOISE – It’s been another bumpy week for Idaho drivers, with the state’s average gasoline price jumping nine cents. According to AAA, today’s price for a gallon of regular is $3.33, which is 15 cents more than a month ago, but still about 34 cents cheaper than a year ago. The national average currently sits…
BOISE – After a few calm weeks at the pump, Idaho drivers saw gas prices jump this week, and with warmer temperatures on the way, they could go up again. According to AAA, the average price for a gallon of regular in the Gem State is $3.25, which is seven cents more than a week…
BOISE – It’s the beginning of March Madness for college basketball teams across the country, and AAA is reminding drivers that aggressive behavior may lead to victory on the court, but it often results in tragedy behind the wheel. According to the Idaho Transportation Department, there were nearly 14,000 aggressive driving crashes in the Gem…
BOISE – Idaho drivers don’t have to wear green to avoid a pinch when they stop to fill up today. According to AAA, today’s average price for a gallon of regular in the Gem State is $3.18, about the same price as a week ago, but four cents less than a month ago and 19…
BOISE – As Idaho roads endure the punishing freeze-thaw cycles of winter, potholes can quickly form that may give drivers the headache of an expensive repair bill. AAA is reminding drivers to be extra vigilant to changing road conditions. “You don’t have to look too far to find a pothole these days – they’re everywhere. …
As Idahoans prepare for the eventual end of winter, Spring Break is a popular time for a change of scenery. AAA has new details on Gem State travelers’ favorite getaways. Based on AAA booking data, Idahoans’ top ten Spring Break destinations are: “Many Idahoans will have ‘Viva, Las Vegas’ on the brain – with so…
BOISE – Idaho gas prices bobbed up and down throughout the week, settling at a penny and a half more than a week ago. But when it comes to rising prices, AAA says that the tide will start to come in soon. Today’s average price for a gallon of regular in the Gem State is…
BOISE – As the nation winds the clock forward one hour with the arrival of Daylight Saving Time, AAA is reminding drivers that a good night’s sleep is critical to staying alert behind the wheel. “We’ve all been there, myself included – we stay up a little late because that’s our time to unwind after…
