BOISE – Road maintenance and construction are in full swing on Idaho roads, and AAA is reminding drivers to be extra careful in work zones. “Work zones use signage and other safety countermeasures to alert drivers and protect workers, but they can’t always compensate for unsafe driving behavior,” says AAA Idaho public affairs director Matthew Conde. …
BOISE – The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that more than 9% of fatal crashes involve a distracted driver, though experts say that number could be higher. New research by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety suggests that drivers who use smartphone-blocking technology can significantly reduce distraction behind the wheel. “Most phones have a…
BOISE – Idaho gas prices didn’t fluctuate much this week. According to AAA, the average price for a gallon of regular in the Gem State is around $3.30, about a penny less than a week ago and four cents less than a month ago, but 63 cents cheaper than a year ago. The national average…
BOISE – BOISE – (April 23, 2025) – As new vehicle owners navigate the challenges of selecting the right car for their needs, many are considering the potential benefits of electric vehicles (EV) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV). This year’s AAA Car Guide rates the top EVs and PHEVs to help with the purchase…
BOISE – As traffic safety partners work to prevent the more than 40,000 deaths that occur on American roads each year, new research by AAA suggests that timely, personalized feedback may be the key to reducing dangerous driving behavior. The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety’s recent study was designed to gauge the effectiveness of usage-based…
BOISE – The cost of crude oil has plummeted since the beginning of the month, and gas prices are slowly falling in response. According to AAA, today’s average price for a gallon of regular in the Gem State is about $3.31, two cents less than a week ago, four cents more than a month ago,…
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…
