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Press Releases
AAA: School’s Open-Drive Carefully
As children return to school, AAA East Central is launching its annual School’s Open-Drive Carefully campaign. The campaign encourages parents to talk about the importance of school zone safety with their children and teen drivers. It also advises motorists to take extra caution when traveling through school zones or near school buses especially during before-and after-school hours. Children are particularly vulnerable during…
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AAA: Inattention Behind the Wheel Can Lead to Deadly Consequences
To mark the start of April’s National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, AAA is urging the public to recognize the deadly consequences of inattention behind the wheel. As the incidents of distracted driving increase across the country, Distracted Driving Awareness Month serves as an important reminder to all motorists of the potentially fatal risks that can be caused by texting, talking…
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AAA: Children and Pets in Vehicles at Risk During Extreme Heat
As millions of Americans deal with periodic heat waves this summer, AAA East Central reminds motorists about the dangers of leaving children and pets in a hot car. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), more than 900 children have died of heat stroke in the last 25 years after being left or trapped in a vehicle. In…
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Fatal Teen Crashes Increase During “100 Deadliest Days”
AAA: Fatal Teen Crashes Increase During “100 Deadliest Days”Summer months are high-risk for inexperienced teen drivers Across the country, 13,135 people have been killed in a crash involving a teen driver between 2019-2023. Over 30% of those deaths occurred during the 100 deadliest days between Memorial Day and Labor Day, according to a AAA review of crash data from the…
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AAA: School’s Open-Drive Carefully
As children return to school, AAA East Central is launching its annual School’s Open-Drive Carefully campaign. The campaign encourages parents to talk about the importance of school zone safety with their children and teen drivers. It also advises motorists to take extra caution when traveling through school zones or near school buses especially during before-and after-school hours. Children are particularly vulnerable during…
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AAA: Children and Pets in Vehicles at Risk During Extreme Heat
As millions of Americans deal with a serious heat wave sweeping across the eastern part of the country, heat index values are predicted in the 100s over the next week. AAA East Central reminds motorists about the dangers of leaving children and pets in a hot car. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), more than 900 children…
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AAA: Children and Pets in Vehicles at Risk During Extreme Heat
As millions of Americans deal with a serious heat wave sweeping across the country, heat index values are predicted to jump by the end of the week. AAA East Central is urging motorists about the dangers of leaving children and pets in a hot car. “A child’s body temperature rises three to five times faster than an adult’s and when…
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Prioritizing Driver Safety: Faster Isn’t Always Better
Motorists in a hurry might view a higher speed limit as a benefit, but according to a new study by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, raising posted speed limits may do little to save time and lead to more crashes, injuries, and deaths for motorists, pedestrians and cyclists. Speeding is a critical factor in vehicle crashes across the nation.…
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Autos
Fisker Completes All Applicable FMVSS Testing for Fisker Ocean SUV; Company Awaiting Official EPA Certification for US Range
Fisker Inc. (NYSE: FSR) (“Fisker”), driven by a mission to create the world’s most emotional and sustainable electric vehicles, announced today the Fisker Ocean completed and met all applicable FMVSS testing required for US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) self-certification and meets New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) standards for a 5-star rating. Fisker utilized an internationally recognized agency to carry…
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Car Crashes Are the No. 1 Safety Issue for Children
National Child Passenger Safety Week begins on Monday, and AAA East Central is reminding parents about the importance of properly installing and using car seats. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), approximately 139,042 children were injured in car crashes in 2020, or more than 350 injuries per day. Recent research from AAA and the National Safety Council (NSC)…
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