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…
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…
