AAA says Drivers should expect to pay more at the Gas Pump this Spring
April 9, 2018
Nashville, TN – The national average price for regular unleaded gasoline hit their highest price point of 2018 on Saturday at $2.663 per gallon. Today’s average is a half cent more than last week, 13 cents more than a month ago, and 28 cents more than last year.
Gas prices have edged higher this week following the Energy Information Administration’s (EIA) latest weekly report that showed gasoline stocks dropped by 1.1 million barrels last week.
Nationally gas prices are the highest of the year.
AAA reports New Teen Drivers Three Times as Likely to be Involved in a Deadly Crash
June 1, 2017
Knoxville, TN – New teen drivers, ages 16-17, are three times as likely as adults to be involved in a deadly crash, according to new research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety.
This alarming finding comes as the “100 Deadliest Days” begin, the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day when the average number of deadly teen driver crashes climbs 15 percent compared to the rest of the year.
AAA reveals alarming new teen crash rates as “100 Deadliest Days” begin.
AAA says Severe Storms pose Serious Crash Risk
April 6, 2017
Knoxville, TN – Spring storms can create dangerous driving conditions. AAA – The Auto Club Group is advising motorists to exercise extreme caution while driving during weather events and, if possible, to delay travel until the storm passes.
Trucks, vans, SUVs and trailers are more vulnerable to high wind gusts and could potentially be pushed around or flipped by high winds. If winds are severe, safely pull over onto the shoulder of the road and stop.
AAA Tips to Weather the Storm.
AAA says Drowsy Driving Could be Fatal after Daylight Savings Time Change
March 12, 2017
Knoxville, TN – Proper rest can very well save your life. Daylight Savings Time began March 12th and the changing of the clock can affect your sleep cycle and increase crash risk behind the wheel.
In 2014, there were 846 drowsy-driving-related deaths recorded in the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) database.
AAA urges Motorists to Spring Forward with Safe Driving
AAA says 78% of Tennesseans will Travel in 2017
January 14, 2017
Knoxville, TN – All signs are pointing to a busy year for vacationers and the travel industry. According to a recent AAA Consumer Pulse™ survey, 78 percent of Tennesseans are planning to take a vacation in 2017 – with most planning trips to warm weather destinations in the U.S. and abroad.
Almost three out of four (72%) Tennessee travelers will take one to three vacations in 2017, with the highest percentage of trips (41%) planned during the period of April-June.
AAA Encourages Everyone to Help Keep Aging Drivers Safe
December 9, 2016
Driver Safety Is A Family Affair
Holidays Can Help Loved Ones Mitigate Crash Risk
Knoxville, TN – Heading into one of the busiest holiday travel times of the year, the observance of Older Driver Safety Awareness Week, December 5th – 9th, 2016, serves as a timely reminder to keep safety top of mind while driving.
Not only will there be increased traffic on our nation’s roadways, many families will be reuniting with loved ones they may not see very often. This represents an occasion to have open conversations about aging drivers staying safe while behind the wheel.
Most U.S. Drivers Do Not Trust Auto Repair Shops according to AAA
December 5, 2016
Knoxville, TN – Knowledge is power; unfortunately for many motorists finding a trusted auto repair shop is like trying to find a needle in a haystack.
A recent AAA survey revealed two of three U.S. drivers do not trust auto repair shops, citing overcharges, recommendations for unnecessary services and poor past experiences for their lack of confidence.
AAA advises finding a trusted mechanic is more important than ever.
AAA Encourages Every Teen to be a Good Passenger
October 18, 2016
Knoxville, TN – Teen involved crash fatalities increased 10% in 2015, according to a new report from the Governors Highway Safety Association. Distracted driving is the number one cause of teen driver crashes and teen passengers are the number one distraction for teen drivers.
“We all know how distracting cell phones can be, but driving with teen passengers is even more dangerous for our younger drivers,” said Stephanie Milani, Tennessee Public Affairs Director, AAA – The Auto Club Group. “Make sure all the teen drivers in your life know the dangers and how to stay safe.”
National Teen Driver Safety Week is October 16th – 22nd
Colonial Pipeline Partial Closure may cause Temporary Price Increase and Supply Shortage in Tennessee
September 16, 2016
Knoxville, TN – The Colonial pipeline, supplying much of the East Coast running from Texas to New Jersey See Map Here, has been partially closed since September 9th when a leak was discovered in Alabama.
The company originally anticipated having the pipeline reopened by this weekend, but bad weather has delayed the fix. This partial closure has caused tighter supply for some southeast and Mid-Atlantic states.
Gas prices in Tennessee may rise due to Colonial pipeline leak.
AAA says Hit the Breaks, Not All Self-Braking Cars are Designed to Stop
August 26, 2016
Knoxville, TN – Advances in automatic emergency braking technology provides motorists with a false sense of security.
New test results from AAA reveal that automatic emergency braking systems – the safety technology that will soon be standard equipment on 99 percent of vehicles, are not created equal. Automatic emergency braking systems are designed to help drivers avoid rear-end and vehicles versus pedestrian collisions. AAA urges motorists to educate themselves on the limitations of these systems.
AAA tests reveal Automatic Emergency Braking Systems Vary Significantly
