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…
BOISE – Summer travel is going to begin with a bang. AAA projects that nearly 48 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more for a 4th of July getaway, with 261,000 Idahoans among them. That’s just 2.5% less than the 2019 record, and nearly 40% more than last year. AAA says that increased vaccinations,…
BOISE – During the COVID-19 pandemic, the hotel industry put increased emphasis on cleaning programs to help protect the health and safety of guests. But how can travelers feel more confident that these programs are being properly implemented? In response to requests from the public, AAA is launching a new “Inspected Clean” program to independently…
BOISE – Temperatures are rising across the Gem State, and AAA reminds parents to bring their children with them into air-conditioned buildings to prevent the risk of heatstroke. On average, a child dies every seven days from being left in a hot car, and these tragedies are almost always preventable. “A car interior can heat…
BOISE – It’s the “100 Deadliest Days,” the time between Memorial Day and Labor Day when many teens get their first experience driving on their own. But AAA warns that the learning curve can be steep, and at times, deadly – new teen drivers 16-17 years old are three times more likely to be involved…
BOISE – This Memorial Day, 37 million Americans (including 202,000 Idahoans) are expected to take a trip 50 miles or more from home. But due to COVID-19 restrictions, some vehicles have been dormant for months, with little or no upkeep. AAA offers repair tips and busts a few common maintenance myths to help keep a…
BOISE – 2020 was a bad year, made worse by an increase in the number of fatal crashes on American roads. Fortunately, AAA says that Idaho was not part of the deadly trend. According to the National Safety Council, more than 42,000 people died in motor vehicle crashes in 2020 – an 8% increase in…
BOISE – Memorial Day travel will be back in a big way this year. AAA predicts that more than 37 million Americans will journey 50 miles or more from home for a holiday getaway, and 202,000 Idahoans will be among them. That’s a 60 percent increase over 2020, but 13 percent less than in 2019.…
BOISE – “Rush hour” usually brings to mind thoughts of traffic congestion, but according to new research by AAA, it could also represent the average time drivers spend behind the wheel. In AAA’s new American Driving Survey, participants reported spending an hour driving each day, covering an average distance of 30 miles. Nearly 90 percent…
