As people gather once again to celebrate the holidays, AAA is encouraging everyone to celebrate responsibly and drive sober as they journey back home and visit friends and family. “Impaired driving is a major traffic safety concern, especially during the holidays,” said Kimberly Schwind, senior manager in Public Affairs at AAA Ohio Auto Club. “As …
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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. To keep yourself safe on the road and when the unexpected …
When there’s a heat wave, more vehicle breakdowns tend to happen. Hot summers mean battery failures, air conditioning repairs, tire replacements and a higher demand for emergency roadside assistance. So, proper summer vehicle maintenance is key to avoiding these heat-related issues. But why does heat cause so many problems for your car? Well, for starters, …
PRESS RELEASE – Winter storms are the fourth-largest cause of catastrophe losses, according to the Insurance Information Institute. Between 2011 and 2020 winter storms caused an average of $2.1 million in insured losses each year. Since not all winter-related damages are covered by an insurance policy, it’s important to take steps to prevent crashes and …
Roadside assistance calls to AAA often double, sometimes triple, during the winter months. This is due to motorists spinning out on slick roads, flat tires, dead batteries and other types of breakdowns. Stay Ahead of Trouble Motorists can help avoid winter breakdowns with preventative vehicle maintenance, including: Tires: Adequate pressure and tread depth are essential …
With winter on our doorstep, now is a good time to go over proper procedures and best practices for driving on ice and snow. We’ll hear from driving expert, Jim Earnshaw, who has more than 50 years of professional driving experience as a competitive driver. He’s also an instructor for several driving schools, including the …
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, …
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As the days grow shorter and the weather grows colder, driving can become tricky, even for the most experienced drivers. According to AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety research, winter is the deadliest season on U.S. roads. To help keep you safe this winter, we’ve asked AAA Driver Education instructors to provide some insight on mistakes …
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 …
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 …