BOISE – For April Distracted Driving Awareness Month, AAA is reminding motorists to keep their hands on the wheel and their focus on the road. AAA’s safety campaign, “Don’t Drive Intoxicated, Don’t Drive Intexticated” equates the dangers of distracted driving with impaired driving. Both are extremely risky and carry deadly consequences. According to the National…
BOISE – April is Car Care Month, a timely reminder from AAA to catch up on routine maintenance and repairs that may have been neglected during the pandemic. “With an average age of 11.6 years, the American automobile fleet is the oldest it’s ever been, and just like going to the dentist, sometimes preventative care…
BOISE – Wrong-way crash fatalities are rare, making up just four percent of the deaths on America’s highways. But these crashes tend to be violent because they almost always involve a head-on collision, and according to new research by AAA, the problem is getting worse. AAA says that between 2015 and 2018, there were approximately…
BOISE – As Americans make the switch to daylight savings time, AAA reminds drivers to be extra careful during the early morning hours. Many children are walking to school in the dark or waiting at bus stops as part of phased re-openings. Drivers are encouraged to stay alert in areas where children are present. “Please compensate…
BOISE, IDAHO – “Vaxication” and “Revenge Travel” are trending topics these days, as more Americans receive vaccines and set their sights on a long-awaited trip. But AAA reminds travelers that before heading out on their next adventure, they’ll need to prepare for a different travel experience. “It’s too early to predict what will happen around…
BOISE – It’s Vehicle Safety Recalls Week, a timely reminder from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and AAA to resolve recall issues before they put people at risk. According to NHTSA, there are currently 886 safety recalls affecting nearly 55 million vehicles that travel on American roads. About 25 percent of these urgent repairs…
BOISE – For many Americans, self-driving vehicles aren’t quite ready for prime time. According to AAA’s new survey, nearly nine in ten drivers (86 percent) say that they would be afraid or unsure about riding in a vehicle without the customary steering wheel and pedals. But drivers are slowly warming to the idea of advanced…
BOISE – With freezing temperatures and snow expected in the coming days, AAA says it’s time to get ready for winter driving. According to AAA’s previous research, severe weather conditions are a contributing factor in half a million crashes and over 2,000 deaths nationwide each year. Winter driving in the Gem State often means navigating…
BOISE – Speed-related deaths and crashes have dropped in Idaho and across the country in recent years, but AAA says that drivers still need to remain focused behind the wheel, maintain a safe following distance, and be ready to react at a moment’s notice to reduce the risk of serious injury. In new research conducted…
BOISE – According to AAA, pedestrian fatalities in the United States skyrocketed from 4,100 in 2009 to nearly 6,300 deaths in 2018, a 53% increase in just ten years. The disturbing trend follows 30 years of steady decreases and highlights the importance of continued vigilance by all road users. In Idaho, pedestrian fatalities increased by…
