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AAA Texas: New Research Shows Crash-Involved Drivers Admit to Risky Driving Behaviors

By Daniel Armbruster June 11, 2020 Transportation and Traffic Safety

Coppell, TX — The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety’s latest research finds drivers who have been in at least one crash in the past two years are significantly more likely to engage in risky behaviors like speeding or texting, even when they think the police may catch...

AAA Finds 68 People in Texas are Killed Each Summer in Crashes Involving Teen Drivers During “100 Deadliest Days”

By Daniel Armbruster May 27, 2020 Transportation and Traffic Safety

Coppell, TX — In Texas, 750 people were killed in crashes involving teen drivers in the past ten years during the “100 Deadliest Days,” the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Nationally, more than 8,300 people died in teen-related summertime crashes from 2008...

AAA Texas: Be Alert and Prepared When Driving in the Rain

By Joshua Zuber May 15, 2020 Transportation and Traffic Safety

Coppell, TX — With the National Weather Service predicting heavy rains and possible flooding this weekend for parts of Texas, AAA Texas is reminding drivers about the hazards they may encounter, as a precaution. The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety found that wet...

AAA Texas: Winter Weather Driving Tips as North Texas and Panhandle Brace for Possible Snow and Sleet

By Daniel Armbruster February 04, 2020 Transportation and Traffic Safety

Coppell, TX — The National Weather Service is predicting winter weather conditions, including snow and sleet, for parts of North Texas Tuesday night into Wednesday. AAA Texas reminds drivers that traveling in winter conditions such as ice or snow can be challenging....

AAA Texas: Plan Before Super Bowl Sunday; Designate a Sober Driver

By Joshua Zuber January 31, 2020 Transportation and Traffic Safety

Coppell, TX — On Sunday, Feb. 2, the San Francisco 49ers will battle the Kansas City Chiefs 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...

Fatal Crashes Involving Drivers Who Test Positive for Marijuana Increase After State Legalizes Drug

By Daniel Armbruster January 30, 2020 Transportation and Traffic Safety

Coppell, TX — A concerning number of Washington state drivers involved in fatal crashes are testing positive for recent use of marijuana, according to new research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety.

AAA Texas Offers Driving Tips as Texas Panhandle Prepares for Winter Weather

By Daniel Armbruster January 16, 2020 Transportation and Traffic Safety

Amarillo, TX — The National Weather Service is forecasting freezing rain and winter weather conditions for Amarillo and a large section of the Texas panhandle throughout the day on Thursday. AAA Texas reminds drivers that traveling in winter conditions such as ice or...

AAA Texas Offers Safety Tips for Driving in Fog

By Joshua Zuber January 14, 2020 Transportation and Traffic Safety

Houston, TX — Thick fog is expected to be an issue for the morning commute in the Houston area for the next several days, according to weather forecasters. AAA Texas reminds motorists to drive defensively in poor visibility, which caused more than 2,800 crashes and 48...

AAA Texas: Long-Term Use of Advanced Driver Assistance Technologies Can Result in Disengaged Drivers

By Daniel Armbruster December 17, 2019 Transportation and Traffic Safety

Coppell, TX — Drivers with experience using advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) like adaptive cruise control and lane-keeping assist, were nearly twice as likely to engage in distracted driving while using the systems compared to when they were driving without...

AAA Texas: How to Safely Transport Your Christmas Tree

By Daniel Armbruster December 05, 2019 Transportation and Traffic Safety, Insurance & Consumer Tips

Coppell, TX — This weekend is expected to be the busiest period for Christmas tree sales, according to the Square point-of purchase app. AAA Texas is advising consumers to avoid vehicle damage and crashes by following a few simple safety tips.

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