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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
BOISE – As Idahoans look for weekend activities to kick off the fall, AAA Idaho has prepared a list of some of the best places to view fall colors. “Year-round, Idaho is an outdoor wonderland, but autumn is a really special time,” says AAA Idaho spokesman Matthew Conde. “The pandemic’s been really hard on everyone,…
