News Releases | AAA Texas

New AAA Foundation Research Finds 87 Percent of U.S. Drivers Engage in Unsafe Behaviors Behind the Wheel

February 25, 2016 Automotive, Insurance & Consumer Tips, Transportation and Traffic Safety

(Coppell, TX) – About 87 percent of drivers engaged in at least one risky behavior while behind the wheel within the past month, according to latest research by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. These unsafe behaviors include driving while...

Pothole Damage Costs U.S. Drivers $3 Billion Annually

February 18, 2016 Automotive, Insurance & Consumer Tips, Transportation and Traffic Safety, Travel

(Coppell, TX) – A new study from AAA reveals that pothole damage has cost U.S. drivers $15 billion in vehicle repairs over the last five years, or approximately $3 billion annually. With two-thirds of Americans concerned about potholes on local roadways,...

AAA Texas: Statewide Gas Price Average Same As Last Week

February 18, 2016 Gas Prices, Transportation and Traffic Safety

(Coppell, TX) – The statewide gas price average in Texas is $1.53 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel, according to the AAA Texas Weekend Gas Watch. That price is the same as last week and 58 cents less per gallon than last year. Of the major...

AAA Texas Reminds Drivers to Plan Ahead Before Super Bowl Sunday

February 05, 2016 Transportation and Traffic Safety

(Coppell, TX) – Super Bowl Sunday is an annual tradition for family and friends, with an emphasis on house parties and restaurant gatherings that contribute to a relaxed atmosphere and often more opportunities to drink alcohol. With the Super Bowl taking...

AAA Texas Offers Tips to Avoid Aggressive Driving and Road Rage

February 05, 2016 Transportation and Traffic Safety

(Coppell, TX) – AAA Texas is reminding drivers about ways to avoid aggressive driving and road rage. Aggressive driving is an intentional, dangerous behavior that jeopardizes the safety of motorists and pedestrians. According to the AAA Foundation for...

AAA Texas Offers Tips for A DWI-Free New Year’s Eve Holiday and Free Tipsy Tow as a Last Resort

December 29, 2015 Automotive, Insurance & Consumer Tips, Transportation and Traffic Safety

(Coppell, TX) – When the clock strikes midnight 2015 will be over and a new year will begin. AAA Texas wants to help those who celebrate New Year’s Eve with alcohol to get home safe. AAA Texas encourages everyone, who is of legal drinking age and who...

Teen Drivers Put Everyone At Risk

June 04, 2015 Transportation and Traffic Safety

Nearly two-thirds of people injured or killed in a crash involving a teen driver are people other than the teen behind the wheel, according to a new report released by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. In 2013 alone, 371,645 people were injured and...

AAA Texas Offers Tips to Prevent Backover Collisions with Children on Riding Toys

December 26, 2014 Transportation and Traffic Safety

(Irving, TX) – Children across the Lone Star State will soon be on new bicycles, tricycles, battery powered and pedal riding toys, scooters, and roller skates. So, AAA Texas offers reminders for drivers and parents to ensure kids enjoy new toys but...

Senior Drivers Support Tougher Driving Laws for Themselves

December 16, 2014 Automotive, Transportation and Traffic Safety

(Irving, TX) - While senior drivers favor tougher driving laws, from bans on wireless devices to ignitions interlocks for first time DUI offenders, an overwhelming majority support greater scrutiny in the license-renewal process for themselves and their...

AAA Texas: National Child Passenger Safety Week Observed Sept. 14-20

September 16, 2014 Transportation and Traffic Safety

(Houston, TX) - During National Child Passenger Safety Week (September 14-20), AAA Texas reminds parents and caregivers to ensure their children are secured properly in the correct seats – every trip, every time. In motor vehicle crashes, child ...

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