Keeping teens safe during โ100 deadliest daysโ for young drivers
The โ100 Deadliest daysโ 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. Hereโs what to expect, best times to travel
Americans are feeling the heat at the gas pump, but studies show that wonโt 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.
Trying to squeeze the most out of your fuel tank, donโt drive until youโre on โEโ
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 โE,โ and then some. However, AAA officials say thatโs 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 whatโs 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 itโll 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. Hereโs how thatโs going to affect you road trip budget.
Ask 2: Whatโs the best practice when driving in wet, foggy conditions?
Question: Whatโs 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.