Millennials lead the way in the growing demand for food-related travel experiences BOISE – (April 26, 2017) – Although tourists typically reach for their camera to capture a memorable moment, many Americans also want to savor the travel experience with a knife and fork, according to a new AAA survey. The survey reveals that an …
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PORTLAND, Ore., – A new AAA survey finds 64 million American drivers would not be able to pay for an unexpected vehicle repair without going into debt, indicating that some drivers may underestimate the full cost of owning and operating a vehicle. AAA urges drivers to save at least $50 a month for unforeseen expenses, …
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PORTLAND, Ore., – Millions of U.S. drivers will face spendy vehicle repair bills from rust damage caused by chemicals and salt used to de-ice roadways. According to a new AAA survey, U.S. drivers paid an estimated $15.4 billion in rust repairs caused by de-icing methods over the last five years, or about $3 billion a …
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Millions of Americans plan Vacations this Year PORTLAND, Ore., – Sunny beaches and international destinations are the top vacation spots for 2017. A new survey by AAA shows 42 percent of Americans plan to take a vacation in 2017 – with many planning trips to warm weather destinations in the U.S. and abroad. Nearly a …
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Take basic safety precautions to reduce dangers of winter travel PORTLAND, Ore. – Oh, the weather outside can be frightful this time of year and AAA Oregon/Idaho urges drivers to be prepared for winter driving conditions. “Make sure you and your car are ready for snow and icy driving conditions. Prepare your vehicle for colder …
Study reveals dangers of getting less than seven hours of sleep PORTLAND, Ore., – Drivers who miss between one to two hours of the recommended seven hours of sleep in a 24-hour period nearly double their risk for a crash, according to new research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. Drivers who sleep even …
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Just two hours of missed sleep can impair driving performance as severely as alcohol BOISE – (December 6, 2016) – Inadequate sleep can be as deadly as a night of heavy drinking, according to a new AAA study. Drivers who sleep four to five hours instead of the recommended seven quadruple their risk of being …
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American drivers aren’t securing their loads PORTLAND, Ore., – More than 200,000 crashes involved debris on U.S. roadways during the past four years, according to a new study released by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. Road debris has resulted in approximately 39,000 injuries and more than 500 deaths between 2011 and 2014. AAA is …
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National Park Service Celebrates its Centennial in August PORTLAND, Ore., – The most Americans in recent years are heading to national parks in recognition of the U.S. National Park Service’s 100th anniversary on Aug. 25. Visitation to the national parks reached an all-time high in 2015, with more than 307 million visitors, according to the …
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PORTLAND, Ore., – New testing from AAA has uncovered significant differences in the quality of gasoline sold at fuel retailers in the United States. The independent laboratory testing compared gasolines that meet TOP TIER™ standards with gasoline brands that do not participate in the automaker-backed program. The research finds that consumers can clog their cars’ …