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, …
3 out of 10 Americans Planning a Vacation This Fall
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 …
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Watch For Pedestrians in Unexpected Places During the Pandemic
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 …
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Advanced Car Systems Carry Big Repair Bills
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 …
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Don’t Drive Intoxicated, Don’t Drive Intexticated
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. …
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Focusing on Car Capabilities Can Create Overconfidence
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 …
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School Zone Safety Takes on New Meaning This Year
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 …
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Prepare Your Vehicle for Fall
Summer is winding down and Fall is just around the corner. Potential raining season is upon us and now is the perfect time to prepare your vehicle for fall. Whether your car needs a quick tune-up, it’s time for new tires or windshield wipers, or you’re planning on upgrading the family fleet, your AAA …
Active Driving Assistance Technology Isn’t Ready to Take the Wheel
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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AAA: Active Driving Assistance Systems don’t Actually Provide much Assistance to Drivers
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. …