BOISE – Travelers can expect busy roads and crowded airports for Labor Day weekend. According to AAA, overall bookings for airfare, hotels, rental cars, cruises, and tours for the holiday are up 22% from a year ago. Drivers will face the heaviest traffic on Thursday afternoon and Monday afternoon. Based on AAA bookings, this year’s…
BOISE – If you’re in the market for a new vehicle, you’ll need to set aside some extra money this year. According to AAA’s annual report, Your Driving Costs, the average cost to own and operate a new car in 2022 is $10,728, a more than $1,000 increase from a year ago. AAA used five…
BOISE – Most drivers would never get behind the wheel while impaired by alcohol and other drugs, but they may not realize that using prescription and over-the-counter medications can be just as dangerous. According to new research by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, nearly half of all licensed drivers used one or more potentially…
BOISE – According to a new AAA survey, 25% of Americans say that they’re likely to buy an electric vehicle (EV) for their next auto purchase, with 77% of that group saying that the high cost of fuel would be a major motivator for doing so. While some Americans are very receptive to the idea…
BOISE – July is Vehicle Theft Prevention Month, and AAA is reminding drivers to take the necessary steps to protect their cars. A vehicle is stolen every 39 seconds, with passenger vehicles making up 74% of all stolen cars. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, more than 804,000 vehicles were stolen in 2020,…
BOISE – As temperatures rise across the Gem State, AAA reminds drivers to keep their vehicle cooling systems in tip-top shape to beat the heat. “An overheated engine can damage pistons and cylinders and warp the engine block, causing cracks that may produce large oil leaks,” says AAA Idaho spokesman Matthew Conde. “It’s a good…
BOISE – On average, a child dies every seven days somewhere in the U.S. from being left in a hot car. While parents should always bring children with them into the store, even during a quick errand, to prevent the risk of serious injury or death, AAA encourages parents to teach their kids how to…
BOISE – Boom. According to AAA, the Fourth of July holiday will go out with a bang this year, as nearly 48 million Americans, including 285,000 Idahoans, take a trip to see family and fireworks over the long weekend. That’s more than 14% of the population. AAA projects a nearly 4% increase in travel, or…
BOISE – As construction zones spring up across the state to tackle road repairs and catch up on routine maintenance, AAA reminds drivers to slow down and watch for road workers. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 857 people were killed in work zones in 2020, up from 845 the year before. While…
BOISE – It’s the “100 Deadliest Days,” the time between Memorial Day and Labor Day when the number of fatal crashes involving teen drivers spikes each year. According to AAA, 7,124 people died in teen-driver related crashes nationwide from 2011 to 2020. Nearly half of the total number of deaths occurred during the summertime, and…