The holidays are here, and it is time to celebrate responsibly. Our holiday parties may look a little different this year, but sober driving should still be a top priority. And while the number of people gathering to celebrate the holidays is lower this year due to COVID-19, the number of fatal crashes on Ohio’s …
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Winter in Ohio is known as one of the prettiest times of the year. It’s also known as one of the most dangerous. When the weather outside is frightful, going outdoors is often the last thing you want to do. By preparing for inclement weather now, you’ll know what to do when winter storms, ice …
New research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety finds that when drivers initially use active-driving assistance – like Tesla’s Autopilot and Cadillac’s Super Cruise – they actually pay more attention, not less attention, to the overall driving task. AAA is encouraged by the research findings and urges drivers to learn the benefits and limitations …
The white-tailed deer is a typical sight in Ohio through much of the year. But when you’re driving, you may wish it wasn’t so common. According to the Highway Loss Data Institute, the number of insurance claims due to animal-vehicle collisions peaks each November. How to Hit a Deer Safely When a collision is imminent, …
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 …
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, …
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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Roadside assistance calls to AAA often double, or triple, during winter weather, due to motorists spinning out on slick roads, flat tires, dead batteries and other breakdowns. Last winter, AAA responded to more than 312,000 roadside assistance calls. The most common calls were for tows, batteries and tires. Stay Ahead of Trouble Motorists can help …
More than two people are killed every day on U.S. roads by drivers running red lights, according to a new data analysis performed by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. The most recent crash data available shows 939 people were killed in red-light running crashes in 2017 – a 10-year high and a 28% increase …
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