BOISE – On average, two emergency workers are killed each month by passing vehicles while working at the roadside, but new AAA research could help to reduce that number. The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety recently studied the effectiveness of cones and flares that were used in combination with two emergency vehicle lighting patterns, as…
BOISE – AAA congratulates the five hotels and two restaurants in Idaho that have been awarded a AAA Four Diamond Designation this year. AAA’s full-time inspectors arrive unannounced at more than 59,000 hotels and restaurants in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean each year. After checking that a location meets industry-leading standards for…
BOISE – Idaho drivers are feeling pain at the pump this week. According to AAA, today’s average price for a gallon of regular in the Gem State is $3.60, which is 15 cents more than a week ago and 18 cents more than a month ago. Meanwhile, the national average currently sits at $3.47, which…
BOISE – As more Americans consider the benefits of owning an electric vehicle, some will turn to the used EV market in search of a balance between function and affordability. But purchasing a used EV is unfamiliar territory for most people. What should buyers know before they sign on the dotted line? AAA’s Used EV…
BOISE – Well, that didn’t last long. According to AAA, Idaho’s average price for regular gasoline is back above the national average after spending about ten days below it. The average price in the Gem State is $3.52 per gallon, which is eight cents more than a week ago and a month ago. The national…
BOISE – With Idaho drivers still in the grip of extremely cold and icy conditions this week, AAA offers these tips to fight the freeze: Take care of your windshield. Fill your car’s windshield washer reservoir with a winter fluid that has de-icing properties, and replace wiper blades that are skipping or streaking. Never use…
BOISE – Idaho gas prices are on the rise, but drivers here continue to pay less than many of their counterparts nationwide. According to AAA, today’s average price for a gallon of regular in the Gem State is $3.44 per gallon, which is a nickel more than a week ago, but the same price as…
BOISE – This week, continued market volatility sent gas prices higher across the country, but Idaho drivers have been spared from the recent trend – at least for now. According to AAA, the national average price for a gallon of regular gasoline is $3.42 today, which is 12 cents more than a week ago and…
BOISE – January 22 marks the beginning of National Passenger Safety Week, and AAA is reminding vehicle passengers that they can play an important role in preventing a serious crash. According to the Idaho Transportation Department, nearly 24,000 Idahoans were involved in fatal and injury crashes in 2021, including nearly 16,000 drivers and 7,500 passengers. …
BOISE – The cost of crude oil is on the rise, and Idaho drivers are starting to feel the effects at the pump. According to AAA, today’s average price for a gallon of regular in the Gem State is $3.39, which is a penny and a half more than yesterday, but a penny less than…