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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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 …
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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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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
As Ohioans break out the bicycles during May, National Bike Month, AAA urges cyclists and motorists to exercise caution and practice bike safety to prevent crashes. “Lessons in bike safety should start as soon as little feet touch the pedals of their first tricycle, and continue throughout adulthood. Drivers need to be aware of their …
The approaching spring and summer months mean more teen drivers will be on the road. So many newly licensed drivers can mean dangerous roadways. The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety says that the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day sees a significant increase in crashes involved teen drivers. So, what can you do to …
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New research from AAA reveals that vehicle technology designed to stop cars to avoid pedestrian crashes is inconsistent in most situations and completely ineffective at night when 75% of pedestrian fatalities occur. Pedestrian Crash Data On average, a pedestrian is killed every 88 minutes in traffic crashes in the United States, totaling nearly 6,000 people …
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