BOISE – This year, a record number of travelers will leave town for turkey and all the trimmings. According to AAA, nearly 80 million Americans, including 464,000 Idahoans, will celebrate the holiday 50 miles or more from home. “Plan on an additional 1.7 million people in planes, trains, and automobiles this year. Flexible work schedules…
BOISE – As millions of Americans brace for stormy winter weather, AAA is sharing tips to help you prepare for a power outage. “The old saying rings true – when the crisis happens, the time to prepare has passed,” says AAA Idaho public affairs director Matthew Conde. “Fortunately, there are many simple steps that we…
BOISE – As Idaho drivers start gearing up for Black Friday sales, they may find themselves with a bit more spending money. According to AAA, the average price for a gallon of regular in the Gem State is $3.20, which is eight cents less than a week ago, 25 cents less than a month ago,…
BOISE – With Thanksgiving still weeks away, Idaho drivers are already feeling a bit more gratitude when they stop to fill up. According to AAA, the average price for a gallon of regular in the Gem State is $3.28, which is nine cents less than a week ago, 19 cents less than a month ago,…
BOISE – With the end of Daylight Savings Time on November 3, AAA is sharing new research and safety tips to help drivers navigate the dark days ahead. According to AAA’s new survey, more than 6 in 10 U.S. drivers rely on prescription eyewear behind the wheel. Of that group, 80% wear their corrective lenses…
BOISE – With the arrival of Halloween, AAA is sharing tips to make the evening a thriller for all the right reasons. Halloween is one of the deadliest days of the year, with children twice as likely to be killed by a car than on any other night. “Parties, trick or treating, and community events are…
BOISE – At one time, it seemed like something out of a science fiction movie – a vehicle that uses automatic emergency braking (AEB) to prevent or minimize a crash. But today’s AEB technology is much more effective than just a few years ago. In new research by AAA, three new (2024) vehicles were compared…
BOISE – Like the season, Idaho gas prices are falling. According to AAA, the average price for a gallon of regular in the Gem State is $3.37, which is four cents less than a week ago, 14 cents less than a month ago, and 53 cents less than a year ago. Meanwhile, the national average…
BOISE – Idaho gas prices continued their seasonal slide this week. According to AAA, the average price for a gallon of regular in the Gem State is $3.41, which is three cents less than a week ago, 14 cents less than a month ago, and 54 cents less than a year ago. Meanwhile, the national…
BOISE – It’s National Teen Driver Safety Week, and AAA is sharing tips to help young drivers stay safe behind the wheel. The Idaho Transportation Department reported that last year, teens were more than twice as likely to be involved in a fatal or serious injury crash than any other age group, given their population…
