Idaho Gas Prices Drop Two Cents, But U.S. Average is on the Rise BOISE – The high price of crude oil continues to make filling up your gas tank an expensive proposition, despite rising gasoline supplies and falling demand. According to AAA, Idaho’s average price for regular fuel is $3.55 per gallon, which is two …
2021 Idaho Gas Price News
For 2022 Gas Price News, visit: 2022 Idaho Gas Price News Updated 12/21/21 BOISE – Despite rising gasoline demand as more than 109 million Americans, including 593,000 Idahoans, prepare for a holiday getaway, market uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 omicron variant is tamping down the price of crude oil and causing gas prices to fall …
Yule See Big Crowds Traveling this Holiday Season
BOISE – It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and according to AAA, it will also be one of the busiest. According to new projections, more than 109 million Americans will celebrate the holidays with a trip to see family and friends, with 593,000 Idahoans among them. This year, the holiday travel period runs …
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Take it Slow on Ice and Snow
BOISE – With freezing temperatures and snow on the way, AAA is sharing winter driving tips to help reduce the chances of a deadly collision. Severe weather is a factor in nearly half a million crashes and 2,000 deaths nationwide each year. “Now is a good time to explore your options for traction control. Winter …
Dangerous Driving Habits Put Everyone at Risk
BOISE – According to new AAA research, many Americans have expressed a greater willingness to drive safely. But for some, there’s a major disparity between what they say is important and how they behave behind the wheel. COVID-19 brought travel restrictions and the cancellation of many large-group gatherings, but the resulting drop in vehicle miles …
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Don’t Drive Like a Zombie – Watch for Trick-or-treaters
BOISE – Halloween is one of the deadliest days of the year, with children twice as likely to be killed by a car on Halloween night as on any other night. With more trick-or-treaters expected to participate this year, AAA reminds drivers and parents to exercise caution. “A lot of people skipped trick-or-treating and Halloween …
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Help Your Teen Keep Safe Driving Top of Mind
BOISE – It’s National Teen Driver Safety Week, and AAA is reminding parents of the critical role they play in helping their teens develop good driving habits. AAA says that new teen drivers ages 16-17 years old are three times more likely to be involved in a fatal crash than older drivers. And nearly two-thirds …
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In Bad Weather, Advanced Vehicles May Not “See” the Road
BOISE – Advanced driver assistance systems, or ADAS, have the potential to significantly reduce the number of fatal and injury crashes on American roads. But AAA warns that when rain and other inclement weather are in the forecast, these systems may not operate as intended. Car manufacturers often test safety features like automatic emergency braking …
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Get Ready for the Road During October Car Care Month
BOISE – If your vehicle is long overdue for a tune-up, you’re not alone. According to AAA, 35 percent of Americans put off needed repairs and routine maintenance. October Car Care Month is a good time to catch up before the cold, wet weather returns. The average age of the American automobile fleet is 11.6 …
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Slow Down, Move Over for Emergency Vehicles
BOISE – As the daylight hours get shorter, AAA is asking drivers to help emergency workers at the roadside stay safe. Nationwide, an average of two tow operators and first responders are killed each month while at the scene of a crash, disabled vehicle, or other roadway incident. According to research by the Centers for …
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