Keeping teens safe during ‘100 deadliest days’ for young drivers
The “100 Deadliest days” for teen drivers is the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day and this is when thousands of teens are more likely to be involved in fatal crashes, and the million-dollar question is: What can be done to fix this issue?
AAA Texas Independence Day travel forecast. Here’s what to expect, best times to travel
Americans are feeling the heat at the gas pump, but studies show that won’t keep them parked. According to AAA Texas, 42 million Americans will hit the roads this Fourth of July weekend, despite the high gas prices.
Get your car roadtrip ready ahead of Memorial Day Weekend
This Memorial Day weekend is expected to be the busiest in two years as 34.9 million people plan to hit the road, with 2.8 million of those drivers right here in Texas. Those numbers are up around 5% compared to last year, according to AAA Texas.
Gas prices continue slow decline ahead of Easter travel
With drivers in Texas preparing to travel for the Easter holiday weekend, gas prices continue a slow decline with the cost at the pump falling seven cents over the last week across the state, accordin[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]
sanmarcosrecord.comTrying to squeeze the most out of your fuel tank, don’t drive until you’re on ‘E’
With higher gas prices lingering, some drivers are trying to squeeze every drop out of their tanks before filling up. For some drivers, that means driving until their gas gauge hits “E,” and then some. However, AAA officials say that’s a bad idea.
What kind of gas are you pumping? Experts weigh in on what kind you should use
There are a bunch of choices you can make at the gas pump. The less expensive regular gas, mid-grade, or premium. Which one should you choose and what’s the difference? Is pumping premium truly benefiting my car? After talking with automotive experts and AAA Texas, spending extra money at the pump may not help you out on the road.
How much it’ll cost you this year to fill up your tank
According to AAA Texas, gas prices are dropping ahead of a busy Turkey Day travel week, from what we saw earlier in the year, but over all, numbers are significantly higher compared to last year. Here’s how that’s going to affect you road trip budget.
Nearly 4 million Texans expected to travel this year for Thanksgiving holiday, AAA reports – Houston Public Media
While the predicted travel volume in Texas is not expected to reach pre-pandemic levels, it’s close to what it was in 2019. That includes travel by car, plane, bus, train, and cruise ship.
houstonpublicmedia.orgAsk 2: What’s the best practice when driving in wet, foggy conditions?
Question: What’s the best practice when driving in wet, foggy conditions? Answer: According to AAA Texas, staying safe in foggy weather is not just about being safe on the road. Preparing your vehicles for wet and foggy conditions is an important player for safety when it comes to traversing through tricky conditions. Prepare Your VehicleVehicle maintenance is part of safe driving in general. Driving on slick roads means your tires will have less traction, and you should be prepared to adjust accordingly.
AAA: Texas gas prices this Labor Day weekend are the cheapest in 16 years
HOUSTON Texans who take a road trip to celebrate Labor Day this weekend will enjoy some of the cheapest gas prices in more than a decade. According to AAA Texas, the statewide average price for a gallon of gas on Thursday morning was $1.91. Texas pump prices are setting up to be the cheapest for a gallon of regular unleaded on Labor Day since 2004, said Daniel Armbruster, of AAA Texas. Texas drivers are paying the second-lowest prices in the country for gasoline, according to AAA. AAA said San Antonio has the cheapest average price in the state at $1.81 per gallon, while Odessa has the highest at $2.13 per gallon.
Take the pledge to help end distracted driving in Houston
Drivers can go online and visit www.memorialhermann.org/drivingchange and take the driving change pledge to earn 750 bonus points in the SAFE 2 SAVE app. The SAFE 2 SAVE is a mobile app that rewards drivers for not using their cellphones while driving. The latest TXDOT statistics show that basically one in five crashes is because of distracted driving, and those are the crashes that are reported as distracted driving, it is a very under-reported problem," said Josh Zuber with AAA Texas. Tips To Avoid Distracted Driving Put it away. AAA Texas is hosting a Walk to End Distracted Driving in Houston on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019 at Minute Maid Park from 8 a.m. 11 a.m. For more information, click here.
AAA Texas 'Tipsy Tow' offers free tow on Independence Day
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- AAA Texas is urging everyone to drink responsibly on Independence Day, but as a last resort, the auto club says it can provide a tow home if you need it.The free tow is for one driver and their vehicle up to 10 miles. If you want to go farther than that, you'll have to pay the rate charged by the tow truck operator. Keep in mind, the tow truck driver will only take you home or to your hotel, and the ride is just for you, not your passengers.The service will be available statewide from 6 p.m. on Thursday, July 4, 2019 through 6 a.m. on Friday, July 5, 2019.You can call 1-800-222-4357 or 1-800-AAA-HELP.
abc13.comThis is why the cost for gas will be higher for Texans hitting the road this Fourth of July
Scott Olson/Getty ImagesIf you are hitting the road this Fourth of July, you should prepare to pay more at the pump. Here are a few things to know:Why is the cost for gas rising? The statewide gas price average in Texas is $2.39 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel, according to the AAA Texas Weekend Gas Watch. The national average price for a gallon of regular unleaded is $2.69. For the first time since the middle of April, the Texas statewide gas price average increased week-to-week.
AAA Texas says more people plan on hitting the road for 4th of July holiday than last year
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Get ready! This fourth of July travel holiday is expected to be busier than last year.AAA Texas says 3.5 million Texans are preparing to travel, an increase of more than four percent from last year.More than 49 million people are vacationing for the holiday nationwide.If you're planning a longer road trip, beware of traveling the day before fourth of July.AAA predicts commuter traffic across the country will mix with holiday travel, and delays are expected to increase by 9 percent.In Houston, traffic is expected to be three times busier than usual between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Thursday afternoon.Families hoping to travel across the area for local firework shows may want to time their drive carefully to avoid spending the holiday in traffic congestion.AAA Texas credits a relatively strong economy and low gas prices with the rise in travel numbers.
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