AAA: Fear of Self-Driving Cars on the Rise

PORTLAND, Ore., – A new survey from AAA shows that Americans are becoming more apprehensive about fully self-driving cars. At the same time, people are very interested in partially-automated vehicle technologies, which are widely available on newer vehicles. This year’s survey finds that 68% are afraid of fully autonomous vehicles. This is a 13% jump …

AAA: Are you Ready for Cold, Snow and Ice?

December 21, 2022 PORTLAND, Ore. – With snow, ice and record-cold temperatures expected for the Portland area and much of Oregon, AAA Oregon/Idaho urges drivers to be prepared for winter driving conditions. The National Weather Service in Portland says the forecast looks increasingly wintry for even lower elevations of northwest Oregon as cold air moves …

Avoid Drowsy Driving

BOISE – With the end of Daylight Savings Time, AAA is reminding drivers to get plenty of rest before they get behind the wheel. According to the Idaho Transportation Department, driver fatigue was a factor in more than 400 single-car crashes last year, or about 5% of the total.  But AAA says that could be …