Updated 4/6/2021 Gasoline Demand Jumps, Prices Fairly Steady for Now PORTLAND, Ore., – Demand for gasoline in the U.S. continues to climb and is up nearly 4% from the previous week. Averages in all 50 states are seeing fluctuations of a nickel or less. For the week, the national average holds steady at $2.87 a …
2021 Idaho Gas Price News
Updated 4/5/21 Idaho Gas Prices are Slowing Down BOISE – After months of soaring gas prices, Idaho drivers were finally able to catch their breath, at least a little, this week. According to AAA, the state average increased by just three cents, the smallest weekly jump since January. But the slowdown could be short-lived – …
Don’t Drive Intoxicated, Don’t Drive “Intexticated”
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 …
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Get Ready for Road Trips During Car Care Month
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 …
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Wrong-way Crash Fatalities on the Rise in Idaho
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 …
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Heading the Wrong Way with “Wrong-Way” Driving
AAA and NTSB Warn of Rising Rate of Fatal Wrong-way Crashes PORTLAND, Ore., – Fatal wrong-way driving crashes are happening more often. According to the latest data analysis from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, there were 2,008 deaths in the U.S. from wrong-way driving crashes on divided highways between 2015 and 2018, an average …
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Daylight Savings Safety Reminders
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 …
Ready to Travel Again? AAA has Advice on Planning Spring and Summer Trips
Car trips, warm weather destinations most popular for spring break PORTLAND, Ore., – More than one year since the COVID-19 pandemic upended nearly all travel plans, many Americans are eagerly awaiting their next chance to get out once again and explore. Whether planning a trip for spring break or summer or dreaming of a bucket-list …
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AAA Travel Update: What to Know Before You Go
BOISE – “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 the major …
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Vehicle Safety Recalls Week Encourages a Timely Tune-up
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 …
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