Westwood, MA- It’s something that most drivers experience but may not realize until it’s too late – feeling drowsy – which plays an underappreciated role in traffic crashes, injuries, and deaths. Although underreported in government statistics, previous research by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety has estimated that 16% to 21% of all police-reported fatal…
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Asleep At the Wheel: Drivers Unaware of How Drowsy They Really Are
Providence, RI- It’s something that most drivers experience but may not realize until it’s too late – feeling drowsy – which plays an underappreciated role in traffic crashes, injuries, and deaths. Although underreported in government statistics, previous research by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety has estimated that 16% to 21% of all police-reported fatal…
Asleep At the Wheel: Drivers Unaware of How Drowsy They Really Are
Utica, NY- It’s something that most drivers experience but may not realize until it’s too late – feeling drowsy – which plays an underappreciated role in traffic crashes, injuries, and deaths. Although underreported in government statistics, previous research by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety has estimated that 16% to 21% of all police-reported fatal…
Daylight Saving Change Can Create A Traffic Safety ‘Nightmare’ for Drivers
As Daylight Saving Time starts, drivers beware: when you snooze behind the wheel, you’ll lose, says AAA Northeast. Today, many drivers on the way to work may still suffer the effects of the time change that occurred this past weekend. “This means drivers must be extra cautious when they’re behind the wheel,” says Fran…
CT, USA Sees Price Pops at Pump, Says AAA
The switchover to the higher-priced summer blends is pushing pump prices higher this week, said AAA Northeast. However, the price pop could be short-lived if demand and crude prices continue to drop. Today’s Connecticut average price for a gallon of self-serve regular is $3.32, 5 cents higher than last week, and $1.15 lower than…
AAA: Rhode Island Gas Prices Up 5 Cents
Providence, R.I., March 13, 2023 — Rhode Island’s average gas price is up 5 cents from last week ($3.24), averaging $3.29 per gallon. Today’s price is 7 cents lower than a month ago ($3.36), and $1.06 lower than March 13, 2022 ($4.35). Rhode Island’s average gas price is 18 cents lower than the national average….
AAA: Massachusetts Gas Prices Up 2 Cents
Westwood, MA, March 13, 2023 — The average gas price in Massachusetts is up 2 cents from last week ($3.27), averaging $3.29 per gallon. Today’s price is 9 cents lower than a month ago ($3.38), and $1.06 lower than March 13, 2022 ($4.35). Massachusetts’ average gas price is 18 cents lower than the national average….
Spring Forward with Safety in Mind
Utica, N.Y.- Motorists should use extra caution with the start of daylight-saving time this weekend, says AAA Northeast. Drowsy driving can increase a driver’s crash risk as significantly as drunk driving. “Drowsy driving is a serious traffic safety issue,” said Patti Artessa, Regional Director of Public and Government Affairs for AAA Northeast. “As Americans…
AAA: Spring Forward, But Not Drowsily
WESTWOOD, MA—With clocks jumping ahead one hour on Sunday, motorists should use extra caution with the start of daylight-saving time this weekend, says AAA Northeast. Drowsy driving can increase a driver’s crash risk comparable to driving drunk. “Drowsy driving is a significant traffic safety issue,” said Mary Maguire, Vice President of Public and Government…
Spring Forward with Safety in Mind
Providence, RI- Motorists should use extra caution with the start of daylight-saving time this weekend, says AAA Northeast. Drowsy driving can increase a driver’s crash risk as significantly as drunk driving. “Drowsy driving is a serious traffic safety issue,” said Diana Gugliotta, Director of Public Affairs for AAA Northeast. “As Americans move their clocks…