BOISE – As the roads freeze and thaw, drivers may start noticing more potholes on their daily commute. According to a new survey by AAA, 1 in 10 drivers sustained vehicle damage that was severe enough to require repair after hitting a pothole last year. With an average price tag of almost $600 per repair, …
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BOISE – To prevent misuse and overreliance on new vehicle technology, many auto manufacturers have added driver monitoring systems that can detect inattentive behavior. But according to AAA, these systems need significant upgrades in order to work as intended. Direct systems use driver-facing cameras to identify disengagement, while indirect systems only track data provided by …
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BOISE – As the COVID-19 omicron variant, winter weather, staffing shortages, and other challenges continue to affect travelers, AAA offers tips to successfully weather the storm. “The best travel experiences have always required careful planning, and travel during the pandemic is no exception,” says AAA Idaho spokesman Matthew Conde. “You may have to take a …
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For 2022 Gas Price News, visit: 2022 Idaho Gas Price News Updated 12/21/21 BOISE – Despite rising gasoline demand as more than 109 million Americans, including 593,000 Idahoans, prepare for a holiday getaway, market uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 omicron variant is tamping down the price of crude oil and causing gas prices to fall …
BOISE – It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and according to AAA, it will also be one of the busiest. According to new projections, more than 109 million Americans will celebrate the holidays with a trip to see family and friends, with 593,000 Idahoans among them. This year, the holiday travel period runs …
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BOISE – With freezing temperatures and snow on the way, AAA is sharing winter driving tips to help reduce the chances of a deadly collision. Severe weather is a factor in nearly half a million crashes and 2,000 deaths nationwide each year. “Now is a good time to explore your options for traction control. Winter …
BOISE – According to new AAA research, many Americans have expressed a greater willingness to drive safely. But for some, there’s a major disparity between what they say is important and how they behave behind the wheel. COVID-19 brought travel restrictions and the cancellation of many large-group gatherings, but the resulting drop in vehicle miles …
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BOISE – Halloween is one of the deadliest days of the year, with children twice as likely to be killed by a car on Halloween night as on any other night. With more trick-or-treaters expected to participate this year, AAA reminds drivers and parents to exercise caution. “A lot of people skipped trick-or-treating and Halloween …
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BOISE – It’s National Teen Driver Safety Week, and AAA is reminding parents of the critical role they play in helping their teens develop good driving habits. AAA says that new teen drivers ages 16-17 years old are three times more likely to be involved in a fatal crash than older drivers. And nearly two-thirds …
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BOISE – Advanced driver assistance systems, or ADAS, have the potential to significantly reduce the number of fatal and injury crashes on American roads. But AAA warns that when rain and other inclement weather are in the forecast, these systems may not operate as intended. Car manufacturers often test safety features like automatic emergency braking …
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