AAA Foundation releases Phase 6 of Distracted Driving Research PORTLAND, Ore., – Apple CarPlay and Google’s Android Auto are less distracting to drivers when compared to built-in vehicle infotainment systems designed by automakers, according to new research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. While many of today’s infotainment systems create potentially unsafe levels of …
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247,000 Idahoans will join the holiday travel crowd BOISE – (June 21, 2018) – Amid a recent trend of strong holiday travel growth, AAA predicts another major milestone for Independence Day – a record 47 million vacationers will seek out food, fireworks and fun this year. More than 247,000 Idahoans will be among them. “It’s …
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New tires stop a vehicle on wet pavement 90 feet sooner than worn tires BOISE – (June 7, 2018) – In some cases, the advice to “tread lightly” can keep you from getting into trouble. But when it comes to driving on wet roads, drivers with worn tires could be in for an unpleasant surprise, …
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Nearly 220,000 Idahoans will cross land, sea and sky for a holiday getaway BOISE – (May 14, 2018) – Rising gas prices won’t dampen many Memorial Day weekend plans, with more than 41.5 million Americans making a journey to see friends and family this year, and nearly 220,000 Idahoans among them, according to a new …
PORTLAND, Ore., – More than one hit-and-run crash occurs every minute on U.S. roads, according to new research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. These crashes resulted in 2,049 deaths in 2016 – the highest number on record and a 60 percent increase since 2009. With the number of hit-and-run crashes on the rise, …
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A hit-and-run crash occurs every 43 seconds on U.S. roadways; 2,049 fatalities in 2016 BOISE – (April 26, 2018) – New research by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety indicates that the number of hit-and-run crashes and fatalities nationwide is rising at an historic rate. In 2016 – the most recent data available – there …
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“Bet” on battery, engine cooling and tire damage problems as the primary culprits BOISE – (April 17, 2018) – If your vehicle is ten years old or older, some preventive care could be a wise investment to avoid a major roadside mishap this summer, says AAA. In 2017, AAA received over 32 million requests for …
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New AAA survey shows “do as I say, not as I do” is a prevailing traffic safety attitude BOISE – (March 29, 2018) – It’s a familiar trend that AAA has observed repeatedly over the last ten years – motorists generally disapprove of unsafe driving habits, yet many engage in risky behavior anyway. AAA’s tenth …
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Legislators are encouraged to keep traffic safety discussions going after S1283 dies BOISE – (March 28, 2018) – In calling attention to National Distracted Driving Awareness month in April, AAA asks Idaho legislators to continue to work with stakeholders to improve safety. In 2016, ten people were killed every day in distracted driving crashes on …
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Foundation’s new website highlights four major research priorities BOISE – (March 16, 2018) – In recognition of 70 years of safety research, the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety has launched a new website – AAAFoundation.org – that organizes data into four focus areas: emerging technologies, vulnerable road users, driver behavior and performance, and roadway systems …
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