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,…
BOISE – According to new research by AAA, more than half of all Americans are planning to take at least one vacation before the end of next year, with many looking to buy travel insurance in order to protect themselves from the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19. “Travel rebounded in a big way this summer, and it’s…
BOISE – Governor Brad Little has proclaimed Thursday, September 16 to be Idaho School Zone Safety Day, a reminder to the driving public to watch for kids on their way to and from school. AAA, the Idaho Transportation Department, and various law enforcement agencies and school districts across the Gem State are working together to…
BOISE – Idaho drivers will pay the most to fill up their tank on Labor Day weekend in seven years, but according to AAA, that won’t prevent most people from getting in one last trip to end the summer. Today, the average price in the Gem State for a gallon of regular is $3.80, the…
BOISE – After months of putting big purchases on hold, many Americans are finally ready to upgrade their ride. But before they sign on the dotted line, AAA encourages prospective vehicle owners to consider the total cost of buying a new car. Since 1950, AAA has published Your Driving Costs, an annual guide to help…
BOISE – The COVID-19 pandemic and associated stay-at-home orders had a profound effect on driving behavior. According to AAA, the average number of daily trips taken by Americans dropped by 40% in April 2020 when compared to pre-pandemic levels, before leveling off to a 25% reduction for the remainder of last year. For AAA’s new…
BOISE – It’s National Theft Prevention Month, a reminder from AAA and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to make sure your car is properly secured. In 2019 alone, a motor vehicle was stolen every 44 seconds in the United States, nearly three quarters of a million vehicles in total, at a cost of more…
