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Texas woman who lost both legs on side of highway encourages drivers to Move Over or Slow Down before passing vehicles stopped at the roadside

By Daniel Armbruster & Doug Shupe October 16, 2024 Transportation and Traffic Safety, Automotive

Coppell, TX — Ahead of National Move Over Awareness Day on Saturday, October 19th, AAA Texas, Texas Department of Public Safety, and a survivor of a roadside crash are reminding drivers about Texas’ Move Over or Slow Down...

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AAA Texas: The Price of New Car Ownership Continues to Climb

By Daniel Armbruster September 04, 2024 Insurance & Consumer Tips, Automotive

Coppell, TX — This year's Your Driving Cost (YDC) study reveals that the total cost to own and operate a new vehicle is $12,297 or $1,024.71 monthly, an increase of $115 from 2023. The leading cost culprits for buyers are depreciation and finance charges. With...

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AAA Texas: Back on the Road, But Safer?

September 02, 2024 Insurance & Consumer Tips, Automotive, Transportation and Traffic Safety

Coppell, TX — The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety released its 2023 American Driving Survey, providing insights into U.S. daily driving trends after the initial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The latest survey reveals that overall driving patterns have rebounded...