News Releases for Transportation and Traffic Safety

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AAA Foundation Study: Many Drivers Wrongly Believe Hands-Free Cell Phone Use While Driving Is Safer Than Hand-Held

December 04, 2008 Transportation and Traffic Safety

(WASHINGTON, Dec. 4, 2008) -- Two-thirds of Americans who use cell phones while driving believe it is safer to talk on a hands-free cell phone than on a hand-held device, according to a new study released today by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety....

Auto Club Offers CarFit Program For Older Drivers In Whittier

November 10, 2008 Transportation and Traffic Safety

(WHITTIER, Nov. 10, 2008) - Older drivers in Whittier will be getting "fit" to drive safely this Friday as part of CarFit, a program to help seniors learn how the effects of aging change the way they fit in their vehicle and how their driving can be...

Auto Club: Extra Driving Caution Advised During End Of Daylight Saving Time: Forecasted Weekend Clouds, Drizzle Also May Impact Visibility

October 31, 2008 Transportation and Traffic Safety

(LOS ANGELES, Oct. 31, 2008) - Daylight-saving time ends at 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 2, when clocks will be set back one hour. The Automobile Club of Southern California recommends that motorists use additional caution, adjust their driving habits and watch...

Auto Club Encourages Planning To Keep Friday Night Halloween Bashes From Turning Into Vehicle Crashes

October 29, 2008 Transportation and Traffic Safety

Sharp Rise in Traffic Fatalities Seen When Holiday Observance Falls on Weekend (LOS ANGELES, Oct. 29, 2008) -- Halloween is landing on a Friday-this Friday--causing an expected rise in the number of partygoers and trick-or-treaters taking to...

San Diego Teen Drivers To Receive Car Safety Fitting During Regional AAA Safety Resource Fair

October 28, 2008 Transportation and Traffic Safety, Automotive

(SAN DIEGO, Oct. 28, 2008) -- Much like professional race car drivers are custom fit to their car for safety, San Diego teen drivers can get a professional "car fit" at the Automobile Club of Southern California's AAA Teen Driver Safety Resource Fair...

Auto Club: Teen Licensing Law Enhancement Shown To Reduce Young Driver Crashes

October 20, 2008 Transportation and Traffic Safety

(LOS ANGELES, Oct. 20, 2008) - An analysis of California's 2006 strengthened teen driver licensing law shows that it has been effective in reducing fatal and injury collisions for novice drivers. The law, AB1474, requires that young drivers cease driving...

L.A. Students Learn About Teen Crash Risks, Statistics At Hands-On Auto Club Event

October 15, 2008 Transportation and Traffic Safety

WHAT: Teen Driver Safety Week/Announcement of Research Results: At a Health and Safety Fair for Monroe High students, the Auto Club will release a new teen crash analysis revealing the results of recent enhancements to California’s Graduated Driver...

Auto Club Driving School Offers Limited-Time Discount In West LA, Other Selected Locations

October 07, 2008 Transportation and Traffic Safety, Automotive

(WEST LOS ANGELES, Oct. 7, 2008) - The Automobile Club of Southern California is now registering students for its teen driving school location in West Los Angeles. Beginning this week for the Thursday, Oct. 9, class and continuing through the end of...

Auto Club Offers CarFit Program for Older Drivers at The Goleta Community Center on Saturday, Oct. 18

October 07, 2008 Transportation and Traffic Safety

(GOLETA, Oct. 7, 2008) - Older drivers in Goleta Valley will be getting "fit" to drive safely as part of CarFit, a program to help seniors learn how the effects of aging change the way they fit in their vehicle and how their driving can be affected....

Teen Drivers To Receive Car Safety Fitting During AAA Safety Fair At Auto Club Speedway Fair Precedes Racefest Where Teens Can Meet Drivers

August 20, 2008 Transportation and Traffic Safety

(FONTANA, Aug. 19, 2008) -- The Automobile Club of Southern California will host a regional AAA Teen Driver Safety Resource Fair from 3-6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 28, at Auto Club Speedway at Fontana. Leading off a series of community and fan events prior...

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Automobile Club of Southern California

The Automobile Club of Southern California is a member club affiliated with the American Automobile Association (AAA) national federation and serves members in the following California counties: Inyo, Imperial, Kern, Los Angeles, Mono, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Tulare, and Ventura.

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