AAA, Budweiser Encourage Holiday Travelers to Avoid Impaired Driving
December 23, 2018
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Knoxville, TN – With more than 102 million people expected to travel by automobile this holiday season – the most on record since AAA began tracking holiday travel in 2001 – AAA is reminding motorists to celebrate safely and take steps ahead of time to avoid getting behind the wheel impaired.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the season between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day is one of the deadliest times on the road when it comes to impaired driving.
Celebrate the Holidays Safely by choosing a Designated Driver.
AAA Tow to Go Program Available All Memorial Day Weekend
May 25, 2017
Tampa, FL – AAA projects 39.3 million Americans will travel more than 50 miles away from home this Memorial Day weekend.
Almost 35 million of those travelers will be hitting the road. That is the highest number in 12 years and it presents a distinct danger when combined with holiday related impaired driving.
Plan ahead for a Safe Memorial Day Celebration.
AAA offers Tow to Go Program this St. Patrick’s Day
March 17, 2017
Knoxville, TN – In 2015, 30 people (25% of all crash fatalities) were killed in drunk-driving crashes over the St. Patrick’s Day holiday period, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
During post-party hours, between midnight and 5:59am, nearly a third of crash fatalities involved drunk drivers.
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day holiday Safely by choosing a Designated Driver.
AAA says Don’t Make Halloween Scarier than it has to be by getting Behind the Wheel Impaired
October 28, 2016
Tow to Go Program Available All Holiday Weekend
Tampa, FL – Last year, over half (52%) of all highway fatalities on Halloween night involved an impaired driver according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Frightening statistics like that combined with the increased pedestrian traffic from trick-or-treaters will make for a deadly mix again this Halloween.
Celebrate Halloween Safely by choosing a Designated Driver.
It’s Not a lot of Work to Plan Ahead for a Safe Labor Day
September 1, 2016
Tow to Go Program Available All Holiday Weekend
Tampa, FL – With the end of summer in sight, many Americans will be celebrating Labor Day weekend in one way or another. Whether that involves attending a family barbeque, hosting a party, or visiting the local sports bar, AAA and Budweiser urge everyone to plan ahead to celebrate safely.
That means choosing a Designated Driver, staying where they are celebrating, or arranging for another form of safe transportation.
Celebrate the Holidays Safely by choosing a Designated Driver.
Declare your Designated Driver for Independence Day
July 1, 2016
Tow to Go Program Available All Holiday Weekend
Tampa, FL – Independence Day traditionally ranks as one of the year’s deadliest holidays due to drunk-driving crashes.
The most recent data available from the 2014 holiday weekend revealed that 164 people were killed in crashes involving at least one driver with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08 or higher. That number represents almost half (41%) of all crash fatalities for the entire holiday weekend.
Celebrate Independence Day Safely by choosing a Designated Driver.
Coors Outscores Bud in Consumer Reports’ Taste Tests of Beer
December 30, 2011
Beers from Trader Joe’s and Walgreens stand up to name-brand competition
Yonkers, NY – Looking to enjoy the last weeks of football season with the perfect brew? Coors regular topped Consumer Reports’ recent taste test of beers, blowing away nine brews including Budweiser and Bud Light. Name Tag and Big Flats — store brands from Trader Joe’s and Walgreens respectively — beat out top-sellers Corona Extra and Budweiser.
To determine the best brews, the experts at Consumer Reports conducted blind taste tests of ten lagers — eight top-selling regular and light beers plus two store brands. [Read more]
