Safety basics reduce stress and save lives after a crash BOISE – (October 10, 2017) – Car crashes are stressful, sudden, and unexpected, and nearly 6 million occur on U.S. roadways each year. AAA provides important safety advice for the many drivers who aren’t sure what steps they should take after a collision. “What you …
AAA: Vehicle Infotainment Systems Create More Distractions for Drivers
New research finds touch screens and voice commands take drivers’ attention away from the road PORTLAND, Ore., – If you’ve driven a newer car, chances are it has an infotainment system with a touch screen and voice commands. These infotainment systems take drivers’ eyes and attention off the road and hands off the wheel for …
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AAA: Salt and Chemical De-Icers Cost Drivers $3 Billion Annually
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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AAA Offers Tips for Cold Weather Driving
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 …
AAA: Drivers who Miss One-Two Hours of Sleep Double Crash Risk
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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AAA Study: Drowsy Drivers Behave Like Drunk Drivers
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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AAA Study: 200,000 Crashes Caused by Road Debris
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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AAA Reveals Top Driving Distractions for Teens as “100 Deadliest Days” Begin
AAA Foundation Research finds 60 percent of Teen Crashes involve Distraction PORTLAND, Ore., – Over the past five years, more than 5,000 people have been killed in crashes involving teen drivers during the “100 Deadliest Days,” the period from Memorial Day to Labor Day when teen crash deaths historically climb. As the summer driving season …
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AAA Research: Fatal Road Crashes Involving Marijuana Double in Washington State
Study Also Shows that Legal Limits for Marijuana and Driving are Unsupported by Science PORTLAND, Ore., – Fatal crashes involving drivers who recently used marijuana doubled in Washington after the state legalized the drug, according to the latest research by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. New research also shows that legal limits for marijuana …
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AAA: Think Safety as a new School Year Begins
One-Third of Child Pedestrian Fatalities Occur in the Hours After School PORTLAND, Ore., – As kids begin heading back to school, AAA urges drivers to slow down and stay alert in neighborhoods and school zones, and to be on the lookout for pedestrians before, during and after school hours. The afternoon hours are particularly dangerous …
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