BOISE – For many Americans, there’s no place like “roam” for the holidays. According to AAA, 115.2 million travelers, including 660,000 Idahoans, will take a year-end vacation – nearly 2.5 million more people on the roads and in the skies than a year ago. The Christmas travel season, with more vacationers than the 4th of…
BOISE – With winter and holiday travel just around the corner, many Americans are planning a year-end road trip. But despite your best efforts at routine maintenance, there may be times when your vehicle breaks down. Here are some tips from AAA if you experience car trouble: “If you decide to go get help, whether…
BOISE – A popular Christmas song refers to this season as the most wonderful time of the year, and Idaho drivers may join in the chorus the next time they stop to fill up. According to AAA, the average price for a gallon of regular gasoline in the Gem State is $3.55, which is nine…
BOISE – As snow, reduced visibility, and freezing conditions create challenges on Idaho roads, AAA is reminding drivers of the importance of keeping an emergency kit in their cars. Here are some of the items to consider when creating or double-checking your kit: AAA now provides emergency road service through Apple’s SOS system, which uses…
BOISE – According to new research by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, just 4 in 10 drivers surveyed nationwide reported good habits that classified them in the “Safe Drivers” category, while the majority admitted to regularly driving in ways that increase the risk of a serious crash. Each year, the AAA Foundation’s Traffic Safety…
BOISE – If you’re one of the millions of Americans who will bring a live Christmas tree home for the holidays, please be extra careful. According to previous AAA research, 60% of those who transport a fresh tree have had one fall off or out of their vehicle in the past. Here are some of…
BOISE – Thanksgiving travel has drawn to a close, but Idaho drivers are continuing to see prices plunge at the pump. Today, the average price for a gallon of regular in the Gem State is $3.64, which is six cents less than a week ago, 27 cents less than a month ago and 47 cents…
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,…