PORTLAND, Ore., – A new study from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety finds that half of drivers surveyed say they used one or more potentially impairing medications in the past 30 days. Many who took medications to treat depression, pain, or sleep issues were not warned by their healthcare provider regarding the possible dangerous …
AAA Research: 25% of Americans say They’d Buy an EV for their Next Auto Purchase
PORTLAND, Ore., – New research from AAA finds that one-quarter of Americans say they would be likely to buy an electric vehicle (powered exclusively by electricity, not a hybrid or plug-in hybrid) for their next auto purchase, with Millennials and Gen Z leading the way. The number one reason is to save money on fuel …
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High Gas Prices Motivating Some Drivers to Consider Buying Electric Cars
BOISE – According to a new AAA survey, 25% of Americans say that they’re likely to buy an electric vehicle (EV) for their next auto purchase, with 77% of that group saying that the high cost of fuel would be a major motivator for doing so. While some Americans are very receptive to the idea …
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Protect Your Ride from Vehicle Theft
BOISE – July is Vehicle Theft Prevention Month, and AAA is reminding drivers to take the necessary steps to protect their cars. A vehicle is stolen every 39 seconds, with passenger vehicles making up 74% of all stolen cars. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, more than 804,000 vehicles were stolen in 2020, …
Keep Your Cool if Your Car Overheats
BOISE – As temperatures rise across the Gem State, AAA reminds drivers to keep their vehicle cooling systems in tip-top shape to beat the heat. “An overheated engine can damage pistons and cylinders and warp the engine block, causing cracks that may produce large oil leaks,” says AAA Idaho spokesman Matthew Conde. “It’s a good …
This Summer, Teach Your Kids the Heat Safety Basics
BOISE – On average, a child dies every seven days somewhere in the U.S. from being left in a hot car. While parents should always bring children with them into the store, even during a quick errand, to prevent the risk of serious injury or death, AAA encourages parents to teach their kids how to …
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AAA: Independence Day Car Travel to Set New Record Despite Soaring Gas Prices
Updated 7/4/2022 PORTLAND, Ore., – AAA says the travel volume for the 4th of July holiday is just shy of 2019 with 47.9 million Americans (14.5% of the population) including 549,000 Oregonians taking a trip. This is up 3.7% over 2021, bringing travel volumes almost to pre-pandemic levels. The biggest surprise is car travel will …
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More than 285,000 Idahoans to Travel for 4th of July Despite Skyrocketing Gas Prices
BOISE – Boom. According to AAA, the Fourth of July holiday will go out with a bang this year, as nearly 48 million Americans, including 285,000 Idahoans, take a trip to see family and fireworks over the long weekend. That’s more than 14% of the population. AAA projects a nearly 4% increase in travel, or …
Slow Down, Stay Focused in Work Zones
BOISE – As construction zones spring up across the state to tackle road repairs and catch up on routine maintenance, AAA reminds drivers to slow down and watch for road workers. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 857 people were killed in work zones in 2020, up from 845 the year before. While …
“100 Deadliest Days” Begin
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, 75 people died in crashes involving teen drivers during the “100 deadliest days” in the 10 years from 2011 through 2020. This averages to eight people dying …