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AAA Texas/City of Dallas Judiciary Hold Teen Driver Safety Fair to Save Lives

By Daniel Armbruster April 15, 2023 Transportation and Traffic Safety

Coppell, TX — Car crashes are the second leading cause of death for teenagers. Today AAA Texas, City of Dallas Judiciary, and Parks and Recreation held a safety event to help families prepare for the difficult learning-to-drive process. The Teen Driver Safety Fair,...

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 Reminds Motorists: Drive Sober or Game Over

By Daniel Armbruster & Joshua Zuber February 10, 2023 Transportation and Traffic Safety

Coppell, TX — This Sunday, Feb. 12, the Kansas City Chiefs will battle the Philadelphia Eagles during the Super Bowl, 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: How to Avoid Most Common Winter Weather Roadside Emergencies

By Daniel Armbruster January 31, 2023 Automotive, Transportation and Traffic Safety

Coppell, TX — During this week's winter storm, many Texas drivers found themselves stranded and in need of emergency roadside service. In Dallas/Fort Worth alone, more than 800 DFW motorists contacted AAA Texas for emergency roadside service on Tuesday. The good news,...

AAA Texas: Free San Antonio Teen Driver Safety Workshop Offered This Tuesday as ‘100 Deadliest Days’ for Young Drivers Are Upon Us

By Joshua Zuber & Kara Thorp July 08, 2022 Transportation and Traffic Safety

San Antonio, 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: Largest Weekly Gas Price Decrease This Year; One City Under $4

By Daniel Armbruster & Joshua Zuber July 07, 2022 Gas Prices, Monthly Fuel Prices Report, Weekly Fuel Prices Report

Coppell, TX — The statewide gas price average in Texas is $4.33 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel, according to the AAA Texas Weekend Gas Watch. That price is 16 cents less than on this day last week and is $1.52 more per gallon compared to this day last year. Of...

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: Vehicle Safety Systems Struggle to “See” in Bad Weather

By Daniel Armbruster & Joshua Zuber October 13, 2021 Automotive

Coppell, TX — New research from AAA finds that moderate to heavy rain affects a vehicle safety system’s ability to “see”, which may result in performance issues. During closed course testing, AAA simulated rainfall and found that test vehicles equipped with automatic...

City of Dallas Judiciary and AAA Host Teen Driver Safety Webinar This Saturday to Save Lives

By Daniel Armbruster August 04, 2021 Transportation and Traffic Safety

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