BOISE – October is Car Care Month, a timely reminder for drivers to make sure their vehicles are ready for the cold days ahead. But if you’re having a new car repaired or even completing routine maintenance, you could be in for some sticker shock. AAA says that most new vehicles are equipped with at…
BOISE – AAA is asking drivers to consider the use of cell phones and other mobile devices to be just as dangerous as drinking alcohol and getting behind the wheel. AAA’s “Don’t Drive Intoxicated, Don’t Drive Intexticated” safety campaign kicks off Distracted Driving Awareness Month, moved from April to October due to the COVID-19 pandemic. …
BOISE – Under certain conditions, vehicles with Level 2 (or L2) automation, also known as active driver assistance, can help maintain lane position and distance from the car in front of you, but a human driver may need to take over at a moment’s notice. According to new research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic…
BOISE – School is starting up across the Gem State over the next few weeks, but with more kids studying online due to COVID-19 restrictions, AAA is asking Idaho drivers to rethink the definition of “school zone” and act accordingly. “Some students will alternate between spending time at the school building and in a remote…
BOISE – In the waning days of summer, many Idaho families will hit the road for a last-minute vacation before schoolwork and cold weather set in. But AAA says it’s important to make sure your home is properly protected from theft and fire before you go. According to the FBI, home burglaries increase during the…
BOISE – Active driving assistance technology combines adaptive cruise control and lane keeping assistance to help drivers maintain their lane position and a safe following distance, but AAA’s new research shows that vehicles with these systems need considerable improvement before they can take the place of an engaged human driver. During 4,000 miles of testing…
AAA Car Guide and vehicle purchasing tips help drivers make informed decisions BOISE – (June 18, 2020) – In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, the rules of personal interaction have changed, including at the local car dealership. More than ever, prospective vehicle owners want to do research to narrow their options before they set…
New research shows that some drivers knowingly engage in dangerous driving activities BOISE – (June 11, 2020) – As a growing number of states emerge from COVID-19 isolation, the AAA Foundation’s Traffic Safety Culture Index serves as an important reminder that when drivers return to the road, they need to leave their bad habits behind.…
“100 Deadliest Days” is an annual reminder for teens to practice safe driving habits BOISE – (May 27, 2020) – As COVID-19 restrictions are lifted in Idaho and across the country, a growing number of drivers are eager to hit the road and make up for lost time. But risky driving behavior makes the summer…
Only one in ten motorists trust a vehicle to drive itself, according to AAA’s new survey BOISE – (March 5, 2020) – Once the stuff of science fiction movies, self-driving or autonomous vehicle (AV) technology has advanced by leaps and bounds in recent years. While full vehicle automation remains a distant goal, AAA says that…
