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AAA Texas: True Cost of Annual Vehicle Ownership Rises to $9,282

By Daniel Armbruster September 12, 2019 Insurance & Consumer Tips, Automotive

Coppell, TX — It’s going to cost more for those looking to buy a new car this year. Finance costs on new car purchases have jumped 24% in 2019, according to new AAA research, pushing the average annual cost of vehicle ownership to $9,282, or $773.50 a month. That’s...

AAA Texas: School’s Open, Avoid Deadly Distractions Behind the Wheel

By Daniel Armbruster August 15, 2019 Insurance & Consumer Tips, Transportation and Traffic Safety

Coppell, TX — As millions of children start a new school year in Texas, distracted driving deaths are on the rise in communities across the state. AAA Texas warns drivers and parents that areas in, and around, school zones can become dangerous due to the amount of...

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

By Daniel Armbruster July 19, 2019

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 will host a free event to educate teens about traffic safety. The Teen Driver Safety Fair will include...

Americans Don’t Think They’ll Get Arrested for Driving High

By Joshua Zuber June 19, 2019 Transportation and Traffic Safety

Coppell, TX — Nearly 70% of Americans think it’s unlikely a driver will get caught by police for driving while high on marijuana, according to a new AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety survey. An alarming finding shows that an estimated 14.8 million drivers report...

AAA Texas Reminds Motorcyclists And Drivers To Share The Roads Safely

By Daniel Armbruster June 13, 2019 Transportation and Traffic Safety

Coppell, TX — As summer reaches its mid-point and the height of the summer driving season, AAA Texas wants to prevent fatalities and injuries as a result of motorcycle collisions. The latest statistics available from the Department of Transportation indicate 501...

AAA Reveals Key Deadly Behaviors for Teen Drivers as “100 Deadliest Days” Begin

By Daniel Armbruster May 29, 2019

Coppell, TX — Over the past five years, nearly 3,500 people have been killed in crashes involving teen drivers during the 100 Deadliest Days, the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day, when the number of crash fatalities involving a teen driver historically rise....

AAA Texas & City of Dallas Host FREE Teen Driver Safety Fair to Save Lives; Mayor Proclaims May 18th Teen Driver Safety Awareness Day

By Daniel Armbruster May 02, 2019 Transportation and Traffic Safety, Corporate Information, Insurance & Consumer Tips

Coppell, 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 will host a free event to educate teens about traffic safety. The Teen Driver Safety Fair will include...

AAA Texas: Regular Exercise and Stretching Can Help Older Drivers Keep the Keys Longer

By Daniel Armbruster April 25, 2019 Transportation and Traffic Safety

Coppell, TX — New research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety finds that increased fatigue and poor physical functioning are leading factors that can result in older adults limiting their driving. But simple steps, like weekly exercise and stretching, can...

AAA Texas Offers Tips on Protecting Lives and Property Ahead of Severe Storms

By Daniel Armbruster April 16, 2019 Insurance & Consumer Tips

Coppell, TX — As the National Weather Service is predicting strong to severe weather for parts of Texas, Wednesday evening, AAA Texas is reminding drivers and home owners about the hazards they may encounter, as a precaution. From hail, high winds and fallen trees to...

Distracted Drivers Cause 95,000 Crashes Statewide in One Year; AAA Launches New Public Service Announcements in Texas

By Daniel Armbruster April 03, 2019 Transportation and Traffic Safety, Corporate Information

Coppell, TX — As April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, AAA Texas is reminding drivers: “Don’t Drive Intoxicated – Don’t Drive Intexticated”. Drivers reportedly caused 95,639 distracted driving crashes on Texas roadways in 2018, according to new numbers...