We’ve all been there. We are driving along, minding our own business, when we spot someone texting on their phone, whizzing past us at a high rate of speed or swerving from side to side. Most of us recognize these behaviors as unsafe and threats to our safety. Risky driving behaviors – “Do as I …
Your Complete Summer Boat Safety Checklist
Are you looking to head out on the boat for the summer? Regardless if you’re operating a vessel for the first time or looking for a refresher on boat safety, we have you covered with some boat safety tips so you can enjoy yourself on the water. Don’t Drink and Boat Just like in your …
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Can the Heat Affect Your Car?
When there is a heat wave, there is an increase in vehicle breakdowns. Hot summers mean battery failures, air conditioning repairs, tire replacements, and an increased need for emergency roadside assistance. But why does heat cause so many problems for your car? Heat interferes with your car’s ability to operate. Fluids evaporate, circulation is diminished, …
What to Expect for Walt Disney World’s Reopening
Yes, Walt Disney World is making changes in response to social distancing. Does that mean that’s going to stop them from having that same Disney magic? Absolutely not! Your safety is Disney’s highest priority. Based on what we’ve seen practiced at their other theme parks and what we’ve been told, you will definitely still be …
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Slow Down, Move Over
On Saturday Dec. 14, 2019, less than a month after starting his job as a AAA tow truck operator, Dustin McClary went to assist a AAA member with a flat tire on the side of I-70 east near Columbus. His first time solo on the freeway quickly took a turn for the worse. “I was …
Ditch the Bad Behavior and Stay Safe on Your Summer Road Trip
After months of staying at home, many are hitting the road again. Whether you’re just driving around town or planning a summer road trip, safe driving practices can help keep you and your family safe. A new study from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety finds drivers who have been in at least one crash …
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Don’t Get Burned by Barbecue Accidents
Grilling: It’s a summertime staple that many people wish they could do all year. Being outside and soaking up some sun while basking in the beauty of those “perfect grill lines” certainly sounds like a summer day done right. But even seasoned grill masters can have accidents. High heat and propane tanks, if handled improperly, …
Yard Work Safety Tips from AAA
For some people, yard work is a source of active entertainment. For others, it’s a chore. But whether you’re a landscape fanatic or a reluctant gardener, safety while working outside is hugely important. Anything from dehydration to power tools gone awry can pose a threat. It’s important to take precautions and use safe practices to …
Tour Your Dream College Right from Home
With summer just around the corner, high school juniors and seniors are typically chomping at the bit to start touring their bucket list universities and soon after, seize their independence on their way to college. This year, that journey may look a little different. To adhere to their state’s health and safety precautions, most schools …
Staying Safe with Outdoor Exercise
With most stores, restaurants and other non-essential businesses closed due to the novel coronavirus COVID-19, people are taking to the great outdoors for activity and entertainment. Outdoor exercise helps people stay physically active. It also serves as a means to get out of the house and do something different. As a result, parks, trails and …