AAA has advice for parents, teens as “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, 72 people died in crashes involving teen drivers in the 10 years from 2010 through 2019. …
Idaho Ranks 23rd in the U.S. for Most Teen-involved Crash Deaths per Capita
BOISE – It’s the “100 Deadliest Days,” the time between Memorial Day and Labor Day when many teens get their first experience driving on their own. But AAA warns that the learning curve can be steep, and at times, deadly – new teen drivers 16-17 years old are three times more likely to be involved …
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U.S. Crash Fatalities Up Eight Percent in 2020, but Idaho Deaths Down Seven Percent
BOISE – 2020 was a bad year, made worse by an increase in the number of fatal crashes on American roads. Fortunately, AAA says that Idaho was not part of the deadly trend. According to the National Safety Council, more than 42,000 people died in motor vehicle crashes in 2020 – an 8% increase in …
Memorial Day Travel to Top 37 Million
BOISE – Memorial Day travel will be back in a big way this year. AAA predicts that more than 37 million Americans will journey 50 miles or more from home for a holiday getaway, and 202,000 Idahoans will be among them. That’s a 60 percent increase over 2020, but 13 percent less than in 2019. …
Average Driver Spends an Hour Each Day Behind the Wheel
BOISE – “Rush hour” usually brings to mind thoughts of traffic congestion, but according to new research by AAA, it could also represent the average time drivers spend behind the wheel. In AAA’s new American Driving Survey, participants reported spending an hour driving each day, covering an average distance of 30 miles. Nearly 90 percent …
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AAA Car Guide Spotlights Latest Innovations
BOISE – During the pandemic, some Americans were forced to put off a long-awaited vehicle purchase. To help prospective owners make an informed decision before they sign on the dotted line, AAA has published its annual Car Guide, including comprehensive ratings of dozens of new vehicles with the latest technology. AAA engineers tested 59 vehicles …
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Alcohol/Marijuana Combo Increases Dangerous Driving
BOISE – Alcohol and marijuana are the most commonly used drugs in the United States, and according to new research by AAA, drivers who use both are significantly more likely to have dangerous driving habits. In AAA’s 2019 Traffic Safety Culture Index, survey participants were asked about their behaviors from the past 30 days. While …
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Don’t Drive Intoxicated, Don’t Drive “Intexticated”
BOISE – For April Distracted Driving Awareness Month, AAA is reminding motorists to keep their hands on the wheel and their focus on the road. AAA’s safety campaign, “Don’t Drive Intoxicated, Don’t Drive Intexticated” equates the dangers of distracted driving with impaired driving. Both are extremely risky and carry deadly consequences. According to the National …
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Get Ready for Road Trips During Car Care Month
BOISE – April is Car Care Month, a timely reminder from AAA to catch up on routine maintenance and repairs that may have been neglected during the pandemic. “With an average age of 11.6 years, the American automobile fleet is the oldest it’s ever been, and just like going to the dentist, sometimes preventative care …
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Wrong-way Crash Fatalities on the Rise in Idaho
BOISE – Wrong-way crash fatalities are rare, making up just four percent of the deaths on America’s highways. But these crashes tend to be violent because they almost always involve a head-on collision, and according to new research by AAA, the problem is getting worse. AAA says that between 2015 and 2018, there were approximately …
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