News Releases | AAA SoCal

More Than 80 Percent of Older Drivers Aren’t Talking About Driving Safety

August 14, 2018 Transportation and Traffic Safety

Nearly 83 percent of older drivers report never speaking to a family member or physician about their safe driving ability, according to new research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. Of the small percentage of families who do have the...

As 56 Million Students Head Back To School Nationwide, AAA Offers Lifesaving Reminders For Drivers, Parents And School-Age Children

August 09, 2018 Transportation and Traffic Safety

Across California, 6.2 million students are going back to school in the coming weeks. To prevent traffic-related injuries and fatalities to students heading back to school, the Automobile Club of Southern California and safety advocates urge drivers to...

Auto Club Warns: Heat Wave On The Way; Don’t Leave Kids In Hot Cars

July 05, 2018 Transportation and Traffic Safety, Automotive

With summer heat barreling into the Southland and the deaths of 45 California children since 1998 as a result of being found inside hot cars, the Automobile Club of Southern California strongly urges parents, caregivers and motorists not to leave...

Auto Club Says Designate A Sober Driver For Fourth Of July Parties; Tipsy Tow Offered

June 29, 2018 Automotive, Transportation and Traffic Safety, Corporate Information

Those who celebrate the Fourth of July should avoid drinking and driving or other forms of impaired driving by designating a sober driver or using a car service, bus or other sober transportation, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California. ...

Apple And Google Speed Ahead In Less Distracting Design Of Vehicle Infotainment Technology

June 27, 2018 Transportation and Traffic Safety, Insurance & Consumer Tips

Apple CarPlay and Google’s Android Auto are less distracting to drivers when compared to built-in vehicle infotainment systems designed by automakers, according to new research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. While many of today’s...

AAA: Teen-Driver Involved Crashes Kill 10 People A Day During 100 Deadliest Days

May 30, 2018 Transportation and Traffic Safety

More than 1,050 people were killed in crashes involving a teen driver in 2016 during the 100 Deadliest Days, the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day. That is an average of 10 people per day – a 14 percent increase compared to the rest of the year,...

Hit-And-Run Deaths Hit Record High

April 26, 2018 Transportation and Traffic Safety

More than one hit-and-run crash occurs every minute on U.S. roads, according to new research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. These crashes resulted in 2,049 deaths in 2016 - the highest number on record and a 60 percent increase since 2009....

Are You ‘Intexticated?’

April 03, 2018 Transportation and Traffic Safety

As National Distracted Driving Awareness Month begins, the Automobile Club of Southern California is launching a new, multi-year initiative that aims to reduce deaths and injuries as a result of cell phone use by drivers, in partnership with the Los...

Distraction Tops Drivers’ List Of Growing Dangers On The Road

March 29, 2018 Transportation and Traffic Safety

Distracted driving tops drivers’ list of growing dangers on the road, according to a new survey from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. The annual Traffic Safety Culture Index shows that 88 percent of drivers believe distracted driving is on the...

Auto Club: Slow Down, Allow Extra Time In Rain

March 20, 2018 Transportation and Traffic Safety

Southern California is expected to receive moderate to heavy rain this week. Since rain will likely begin during Tuesday’s evening commute and continue through Thursday, according to weather forecasters, the Automobile Club of Southern California urges...

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