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Free Dallas Teen Driver Safety Class Offers Parents Back-to-School Help — and Students Chance to Win Free iPad

August 13, 2026 Transportation and Traffic Safety

Dallas, TX — Free Dallas Teen Driver Safety Class Offers Parents Back-to-School Help — and Students Chance to Win Free...

AAA Texas Urges Drivers to Stay Safe During Winter Weather Conditions

By Daniel Armbruster January 06, 2025 Transportation and Traffic Safety

Coppell, TX — With winter weather expected in parts of Texas this week, AAA Texas advises drivers to stay updated on forecasts and delay trips during severe conditions. Follow all warnings and guidance from local authorities. Inform others of your route, destination,...

AAA Texas Reminds Drivers to Take Precautions During Arctic Blast

By Daniel Armbruster & Doug Shupe January 12, 2024 Transportation and Traffic Safety

Coppell, TX — As extreme cold weather approaches, AAA Texas reminds drivers that traveling in winter conditions can be challenging. During winter weather, drivers are encouraged to stay tuned to weather forecasts and delay trips when especially bad weather is...

AAA Texas and City of Dallas Judiciary to Host FREE Teen Driver Safety Fair to Save Lives

By Daniel Armbruster April 07, 2023 Transportation and Traffic Safety

Dallas, TX — Because motor vehicle crashes remain a leading cause of death and injury for teens living in the United States, AAA Texas, City of Dallas Judiciary, and Dallas Parks and Recreation will host a free safety event to educate teens and parents about roadway...

AAA Texas: Winter Weather Driving Tips and Safety

By Daniel Armbruster January 29, 2023 Transportation and Traffic Safety

Coppell, TX — Winter weather could impact roadways in North and Central Texas starting Monday. Some areas could experience icy roadways into Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service. AAA Texas reminds drivers that traveling in winter conditions such as ice...

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: 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: Don’t ‘Ghost’ Safety This Halloween

By Daniel Armbruster & Joshua Zuber October 22, 2021 Insurance & Consumer Tips, Transportation and Traffic Safety

Coppell, TX — AAA Texas is reminding trick-or-treaters, their families and everyone celebrating Halloween about how to avoid some common hazards. Since Halloween falls on a Sunday this year, celebrations will likely be happening all weekend, so drivers, pedestrians...

AAA Texas: Lone Star State Leads Nation in Fatal Crashes Involving Teen Drivers as 100 Deadliest Days Underway

By Daniel Armbruster & Joshua Zuber June 02, 2021 Transportation and Traffic Safety

Coppell, TX — New data from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety reveals Texas has more summertime crash deaths involving teen drivers than any other state. Across the U.S., more than 7,000 people died in teen driving-related summertime crashes from 2010 to 2019....

AAA Texas: As 4/20 looms, AAA Survey Finds Marijuana and Alcohol Users Admit Variety of Dangerous Driving Behaviors

By Daniel Armbruster & Joshua Zuber April 15, 2021 Transportation and Traffic Safety

Coppell, TX — People who use both alcohol and marijuana are some of the most dangerous drivers on the road – they are significantly more likely to speed, text, intentionally run red lights, and drive aggressively than those who don't, according to data from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety.