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 …
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New research finds 73% of performance issues are related to lane centering PORTLAND, Ore., – Many new vehicles come equipped with active driving assistance systems that can steer the vehicle, control the speed, apply the brakes and keep the vehicle in its lane. New research from AAA finds that these systems don’t work well consistently. …
Updated 8/4/2020 Gas Price Increases Hit the Brakes PORTLAND, Ore., – Gas prices are seeing minimal movement in all but a few states despite an increase in demand for gasoline. For the week, the national average ticks down half a cent to $2.18 a gallon. The Oregon average slips a penny to $2.65. Gasoline demand …
Updated 8/4/20 Idaho Gas Prices Surge With Summer Tourism BOISE – Temperatures are climbing across the Gem State, and gas prices along with them. According to AAA, tourism is increasing in Idaho and other Western states as travelers look to the Great Outdoors for fun and adventure amid COVID-19 travel restrictions, resulting in busy backroads, …
AAA Car Guide and vehicle purchasing tips help drivers make informed decisions BOISE – (June 18, 2020) – In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, the rules of personal interaction have changed, including at the local car dealership. More than ever, prospective vehicle owners want to do research to narrow their options before they set …
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New research shows that some drivers knowingly engage in dangerous driving activities BOISE – (June 11, 2020) – As a growing number of states emerge from COVID-19 isolation, the AAA Foundation’s Traffic Safety Culture Index serves as an important reminder that when drivers return to the road, they need to leave their bad habits behind. …
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New data looks at 10 years of fatal teen crash rates between Memorial Day and Labor Day PORTLAND, Ore., – AAA finds that the 100 days between Memorial Day and Labor Day are when the number of crash fatalities involving teen drivers rise. In Oregon, 86 people died in crashes involving teen drivers from 2008 …
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“100 Deadliest Days” is an annual reminder for teens to practice safe driving habits BOISE – (May 27, 2020) – As COVID-19 restrictions are lifted in Idaho and across the country, a growing number of drivers are eager to hit the road and make up for lost time. But risky driving behavior makes the summer …
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Varying state-by-state recovery plans could lead to lowest travel volume in 20 years BOISE – (May 14, 2020) – For the first time in 20 years, AAA will not issue a Memorial Day travel projection, as the accuracy of the data used to create the forecast has been undermined by the COVID-19 pandemic. But in …
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