News Releases

AAA Texas: Houston Teen Driver Safety Workshop Offered this Thursday as ‘100 Deadliest Days’ for Young Drivers Are Upon Us

By Joshua Zuber & Kara Thorp June 21, 2022 Transportation and Traffic Safety

Houston, TX — More than 10,000 teenagers in Texas are killed and injured each year due to car crashes, and car crashes remain the leading cause of death among teenagers across the country. To help educate teens and their parents about the licensing process and safe...

AAA Texas: Dallas Teen Driver Safety Event as 100 Deadliest Days for Young Drivers Approaches

By Daniel Armbruster May 18, 2022 Transportation and Traffic Safety

Dallas, TX — (Coppell, TX) – More than 10,000 teenagers in Texas are killed and injured each year due to car crashes, and car crashes remain the leading cause of death among teenagers across the country. To help educate teens and their parents about the licensing...

AAA Texas: Statewide Distracted Driving Deaths Up 17%; Distracted Driving Awareness Month Serves as Reminder to Not Drive ‘Intexticated’

By Daniel Armbruster & Joshua Zuber April 12, 2022 Transportation and Traffic Safety

Coppell, TX — April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and AAA Texas is reminding drivers to focus on the road rather than on their smartphones. Many dangerous driving behaviors increased during the pandemic, such as speeding, red light running, not...

AAA Texas: Winter Weather Driving Tips and Safety

By Daniel Armbruster & Joshua Zuber February 23, 2022 Transportation and Traffic Safety

Coppell, TX — AAA Texas: Winter Weather Driving Tips and...

AAA Texas: The Best Defense on Super Bowl Sunday—Sober Driving

By Daniel Armbruster & Joshua Zuber February 11, 2022 Transportation and Traffic Safety

Coppell, TX — On Sunday, Feb. 13, the Cincinnati Bengals will battle the Los Angeles Rams during Super Bowl Sunday, the biggest U.S. sporting event each year that is often celebrated by friends and families at bars, restaurants and house parties. With the potential...

AAA Texas Warns Drivers to Watch Out For Black Ice As Snow Melts and Refreezes

By Daniel Armbruster February 04, 2022 Transportation and Traffic Safety

Coppell, TX — Parts of Texas that received sleet, snow and freezing rain earlier this week began to partially thaw today. The sunshine and high temperatures topping out just above freezing could cause some drivers to have a false sense of security that the roadways...

AAA Texas Warns About Carbon Monoxide Poisoning During Winter Blast

By Daniel Armbruster & Joshua Zuber February 03, 2022 Transportation and Traffic Safety

Coppell, TX — AAA Texas reminds drivers that it is never safe to start or leave a vehicle running in an enclosed space, such as a garage. Vehicle exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide gas and can cause severe injury and even death if inhaled. According to the...

AAA Texas: How to Go on Ice and Snow

By Daniel Armbruster & Joshua Zuber February 02, 2022 Transportation and Traffic Safety

Coppell, TX — Winter weather is predicted to impact many areas of the Lone Star State in the coming days. AAA Texas reminds drivers that traveling in winter conditions such as ice or snow can be challenging. During winter weather, drivers are encouraged to stay tuned...

AAA Texas: Make Sure to Have Vehicle Emergency Kit Ready Before Winter Blast

By Daniel Armbruster & Joshua Zuber January 31, 2022 Transportation and Traffic Safety

Winter weather, including snow, ice and sub-freezing temperatures could impact parts of North and Central Texas later this week, according to the National Weather Service. AAA Texas reminds drivers to make sure their vehicles are ready to hit the snowy...

AAA Texas: Expert Driving Advice as Winter Weather System Set to Impact Several Parts of the State

By Daniel Armbruster & Joshua Zuber January 19, 2022 Automotive, Transportation and Traffic Safety

Coppell, TX — Winter weather is predicted to impact many areas of the Lone Star State in the coming days. AAA Texas reminds drivers that traveling in winter conditions such as ice or snow can be challenging. During winter weather, drivers are encouraged to stay tuned...

News Releases for Transportation and Traffic Safety