BOISE – With Halloween and the switch to Daylight Savings Time both taking place this weekend, AAA and the Idaho Transportation Department remind drivers to do their part to prevent a scary situation on the road. Halloween is one of the deadliest days of the year – children are twice as likely to be killed…
BOISE – October 19 is National Move Over Awareness Day, an opportunity to remind drivers that if they are traveling in an adjacent lane and see flashing lights from a tow truck, incident response vehicle or first responder on the side of the road, Idaho law requires them to slow down below the speed limit,…
BOISE – According to a new AAA survey, 3 out of 10 Americans plan to take at least one vacation between now and the end of the year, with 536,000 Idahoans expected to join in the fun. But things will look a little different this fall – with COVID-19 restrictions in place and fewer opportunities…
BOISE – During the COVID-19 pandemic, many Idahoans have adjusted their normal routines to spend more time working and studying from home. While that’s led to reduced traffic congestion in some areas, it could also put more pedestrians at risk, as walkers, joggers and runners increasingly find themselves sharing neighborhood streets with cars throughout the…
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…
