AAA is projecting that 2.4 million New Englanders will travel over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, an increase of more than 15% over last year – making it the third highest number of Thanksgiving travelers since AAA starting reporting data.
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With the end of daylight saving time this weekend, motorists will be presented with challenges that could impact safety. AAA Northern New England recommends motorists prepare for potential problems associated with changes in sleep patterns, brighter...
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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...
To prevent traffic-related injuries and fatalities to students heading back to school, AAA Northern New England reminds drivers to slow down and stay alert in school zones and in neighborhoods around campuses. The afternoon school hours are particularly...
WHAT: AAA Northern New England, East End Community School and Portland Police Department are combining efforts to prevent traffic tragedies as students return to school in cars and buses, as well as on bikes and on foot. AAA will also release a...
In-dash fuel economy displays estimate the number of miles a vehicle gets per gallon, including how many “miles to empty.” AAA tested the accuracy of these systems and found their estimates vary significantly over shorter trips or are dependent on the...
More than 47.7 million Americans will take to the nation’s roadways and skies this Independence Day (July 1–5), as travel volumes are expected to nearly fully recover to pre-pandemic levels. In fact, this will be the second-highest Independence Day...
Nationwide, 7,038 people died in crashes involving teen drivers from 2010 to 2019 during the “100 Deadliest Days,” the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day. That’s more than seven people a day each summer. The combination of school vacation, and...
AAA Travel expects a significant rebound in the number of Americans planning to travel this Memorial Day holiday weekend. From May 27 through May 31, more than 37 million people are expected to travel an increase of 60% from last year when only 23...
People who use both alcohol and marijuana are some of the most dangerous drivers on the road – they are significantly more likely to speed, text, intentionally run red lights, and drive aggressively than those who don't, according to data from the AAA...
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