BOISE – College basketball’s March Madness is here, and AAA is urging drivers to keep the excitement on the court and off the roads. “The weather is getting nicer, the days are getting longer, and the tendency to slow down and drive carefully during the winter may start to relax. That can lead to aggressive…
BOISE – Spring break is just around the corner, and with millions of Americans getting started on this year’s family vacations, AAA is sharing tips to enjoy the journey. Based on AAA booking data, this year’s top spring break destinations include: Closer to home, Idahoans may opt for a trip to Sun Valley, Las Vegas,…
BOISE – It’s a day that celebrates luck and good fortune, but AAA warns that if drivers overindulge in alcohol during St. Patrick’s Day festivities, the odds will not be in their favor. According to the Idaho Transportation Department, 51% of all crash fatalities in 2022 were the result of an impaired driving crash, and…
BOISE – Someday, autonomous vehicles (AVs) may offer mobility solutions for many people, including those hindered by limitations in the current technology. But for now, most Americans view the prospect of a vehicle driving itself with a high degree of skepticism. According to AAA research, nine in ten U.S. drivers would be afraid (66%) or…
BOISE – Gasoline demand is rising, supplies are tightening, and Idaho drivers are caught in the middle. According to AAA, today’s average price for a gallon of regular in the Gem State is $3.29, which is eight cents more than a week ago and 37 cents more than a month ago, but still 38 cents…
BOISE – Gem State drivers continue to face surging prices at the pump. According to AAA, Idaho’s average price for regular jumped ten cents this week to $3.21 per gallon, which is 33 cents more than a month ago, but 45 cents less than a year ago. Meanwhile, the national average currently sits at $3.35…
BOISE – Daylight Saving Time is just around the corner, and AAA warns that when drivers feel sleepy, the consequences can be deadly. According to soon-to-be-published research by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, an estimated 18% of all traffic deaths between 2017 and 2021 involved a drowsy driver, with nearly 30,000 deaths nationwide. That…
BOISE – March 4 is the beginning of Vehicle Safety Recalls Week, and AAA is reminding vehicle owners to complete necessary repairs with a sense of urgency. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that in 2022, there were more than 1,000 active safety recalls affecting more than 31 million vehicles and other equipment in…
BOISE – According to AAA, Idaho’s average price for a gallon of regular is $3.11 today, which is 11 cents higher than a week ago and 19 cents more than a month ago, but still 52 cents cheaper than a year ago. Meanwhile, the national average currently sits at $3.26 per gallon, which is two…
BOISE – For the first time in a month, Idaho’s average price for a gallon of regular gas is back above the $3 mark. According to AAA, today’s average price is $3.05 per gallon, which is ten cents more than a week ago and six cents more than a month ago, but 64 cents cheaper…
