AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety annual Traffic Safety Culture Index shows safer drivers drive less than those that engage in risky behavior. A new report by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety illuminates the issue impacting traffic safety by categorizing drivers based on their self-reported risky behaviors. Speeding, distracted driving, and aggressive driving emerged as […]
Nearly 80 Million Americans Expected to Travel over Thanksgiving
This year’s extended AAA holiday forecast exceeds pre-pandemic numbers, sets new record. AAA projects 79.9 million travelers will head 50 miles or more from home over the Thanksgiving holiday travel period. For the first time, AAA’s forecast includes the Tuesday before and the Monday after Thanksgiving Day to better capture the flow of holiday travelers. […]
AAA Research Shows 100% of 2024 Model Vehicles with AEB Avoided Forwards Collisions Up to 35 MPH
Marks major improvement in technology compared to 2017-2018 model testing. No vehicle tested avoided 55 MPH forward collision. AAA’s latest research found that new (2024) model vehicles with automatic emergency braking (AEB) avoided 100% of forward collisions when tested at speeds up to 35 mph, in comparison to old (2017 – 2018) model vehicles, which […]
AAA Survey Finds Driving Habits Stabilizing Since Pandemic
Foundation warns of safety issues for older cars that make up larger portion of miles driven. The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety released its 2023 American Driving Survey, providing insights into U.S. daily driving trends after the initial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The survey reveals that overall driving patterns have rebounded from the depths […]
Nearly 71 Million Expected to Travel over July 4th Week
This year’s extended Independence Day forecast exceeds pre-pandemic numbers, sets new record. AAA projects 70.9 million travelers will head 50 miles or more from home over the Independence Day holiday travel period. For the first time, AAA looked at the entire July 4th week, plus the Saturday before and the Sunday after the holiday. This […]
AAA Survey Finds Interest in EVs Declining as Americans Turn Attention to Hybrids
The most recent annual consumer survey by AAA on Electric Vehicles (EVs) indicates a decline in consumer interest in purchasing EVs. Only 18% of U.S. adults say they would be “very likely” or “likely” to buy a new or used EV (not a hybrid) – down from 23% last year. Even more revealing, 63% cited […]
Nearly 44 Million Travelers Leaving Town for Start of Summer Travel Season
AAA projects a record number of road trips over the Memorial Day weekend and second highest overall trips since 2000. AAA projects 43.8 million travelers will head 50 miles or more from home over the Memorial Day holiday travel period. This year’s total number of travelers is a 4% increase over last year and comes […]
AAA Survey Says Fear of Self-Driving Cars Persists as Industry Faces an Uncertain Future
According to AAA’s latest survey on autonomous vehicles, most U.S. drivers either express fear (66%) or uncertainty (25%) about fully self-driving vehicles – a fear that has not decreased since spiking last year. However, interest in semi-autonomous technologies such as Reverse Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) and Lane Keeping Assistance remains high. The results infer that […]
New AAA Research Shows Fatalities Due to Drowsiness 10X Higher Than Reported
30,000 deaths estimated due to crashes involving drowsy drivers between 2017-2021. Driving while battling the urge to fall asleep is a familiar feeling for many. However, soon-to-be-published research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety reveals the shocking lethality of drowsy driving. And with Daylight Saving Time approaching (Sunday, March 10 at 2 AM), the […]
AAA Research Shows Reverse Automatic Emergency Braking Isn’t Foolproof
Recent AAA research examined various simulated collisions across four popular 2023 model-year vehicles equipped with reverse automatic emergency braking (AEB) with rear cross traffic mitigation. Reverse automatic emergency braking (AEB) systems have been shown to significantly reduce rear-end collisions. Reverse AEB with rear cross traffic mitigation systems are designed to mitigate or prevent collisions with […]
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