BOISE – As Idaho drivers fuel up for the Thanksgiving weekend, they may have a few extra dollars to get started on holiday shopping. According to AAA, today’s average price for a gallon of regular in the Gem State is $3.69, which is six cents less than a week ago, 25 cents less than a…
BOISE – In a fitting reflection of the holiday, the roads and airports will be pretty stuffed over Thanksgiving weekend. According to AAA, 55.4 million Americans, including nearly 314,000 Idahoans, will journey 50 miles or more for turkey and all the trimmings – 1.3 million travelers more than a year ago. The Thanksgiving travel period…
BOISE – With freezing temperatures back in the forecast across the Gem State, AAA is reminding drivers to prepare for the wet and frosty weather ahead. “Each year, we all need to knock a little rust off and remember our fall and winter driving habits. If you’re not prepared for a possible loss of traction,…
BOISE – Idaho gas prices took another step in the right direction this week. According to AAA, today’s average price for a gallon of regular is $3.83, which is seven cents less than a week ago, 26 cents less than a month ago, and 53 cents cheaper than a year ago. Meanwhile, the national average…
BOISE – With the end of Daylight Savings Time on November 5, AAA is sharing tips to help drivers prepare for changes in their routine. “It’s a good reminder to drivers to get enough rest, ideally seven hours or more, so that they can keep their focus where it belongs – on the road,” says…
BOISE – Idaho drivers will have a little less to be frightened about when they stop to fill up before trick-or-treating this week. According to AAA, the Gem State’s average price for regular is $3.89 per gallon, which is about a nickel less than a week ago, 25 cents less than a month ago, and…
BOISE – Halloween is just around the corner, and AAA is reminding drivers and trick-or-treaters to celebrate the spooky season with safety top of mind. 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 of…
BOISE – Idaho gas prices are dropping, but the high cost of crude oil and steady fuel demand are slowing their descent. According to AAA, the average price for a gallon of regular in the Gem State is $3.94, which is a nickel less than a week ago, 20 cents less than a month ago,…
BOISE – With plenty of wet and freezing weather on the way, properly inflated tires are more important than ever. All new vehicles are equipped with Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) to reduce the risk of driving on dangerously low tires. But how accurate are they? AAA recently tested 11 passenger vehicles – 2022-2024 models…
BOISE – Governor Brad Little has officially proclaimed October 21 to be Idaho Move Over Law Day. AAA, the Idaho State Police, and the Idaho Transportation Department are reminding drivers who approach a stationary tow truck or emergency vehicle to slow down below the speed limit and, if possible, move over one lane to protect…