Category: Rhode Island

Who Drove Most During the Pandemic? Young Drivers, HS Grads, That’s Who

Posted on October 28, 2022

The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety’s American Driving Survey quantifies daily driving habits in the U-S, and the most recent survey reveals some interesting trends:  that 20– to 34-year-old drivers and those who are not college-educated drove longer distances and logged the most daily miles in 2020 and 2021 because they likely had limited work-from-home…

BE SMART, BE SAFE, AND BE SEEN; AAA TIPS FOR A SAFE HALLOWEEN

Posted on October 27, 2022

Every Halloween, monsters, zombies, and ghouls fill the streets across the United States to celebrate. With all those excited youngsters walking (and running) around, the trick-or-treaters and motorists each play an important role in making it a safe night. “On Halloween, motorists need to be especially vigilant between the hours of 4 pm and midnight,…

Steer Clear of Deer!

Posted on October 25, 2022

October through December is the time of year when crashes between vehicles and deer are most likely. In 2021 there were 1,285 such crashes for the year throughout Rhode Island, according to figures provided to AAA Northeast by the Department of Environmental Management. It is notable that every city and town in Rhode Island had…

NATIONAL TEEN DRIVER SAFETY WEEK REMINDS US THAT TEENS NEED TIME TO DEVELOP SAFE SKILLS

Posted on October 17, 2022

Providence, RI— National Teen Driver Safety Week is October 16-22, 2022 — the perfect opportunity to talk with teens about safe driving habits. AAA Northeast hopes to empower parents to discuss safe driving habits with their young drivers. Assure your teen driver knows the Graduated Driver License laws, and you’ve signed a Parent-Teen Driving Agreement…

AAA: Rhode Island Gas Prices Up 6 Cents

Posted on October 17, 2022

Providence, R.I., October 17, 2022 — Rhode Island’s average gas price is up 6 cents from last week ($3.48), averaging $3.54 per gallon. Today’s price is 5 cents lower than a month ago ($3.59), and 29 cents higher than October 17, 2021 ($3.25). Rhode Island’s average gas price is 34 cents lower than the national…

BE WARY OF FLOOD-DAMAGED CARS HITTING THE MARKET

Posted on October 6, 2022October 6, 2022

The devastation caused by Hurricane Ian may have an additional consequence that reaches all the way into New England – the presence of flooded cars. With a shortage of new and used cars, flooded cars from hurricane Ian may be making their way into the used car market. It has been reported by CarFax (vehicle…

AAA: Rhode Island Gas Prices Down 11 Cents

Posted on October 3, 2022

Providence, R.I., October 3, 2022 — Rhode Island’s average gas price is down 11 cents from last week ($3.43), averaging $3.32 per gallon. Today’s price is 51 cents lower than a month ago ($3.83), and 24 cents higher than October 3, 2021 ($3.08). Rhode Island’s average gas price is 47 cents lower than the national…

Braking Bad: Automatic Emergency Braking Struggles When Needed Most

Posted on September 29, 2022

As of September 1, 2022, Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) is standard equipment in most new cars sold in the United States. Over the years, AEB has successfully stemmed rear-end crashes, which often result in injuries, property damage, and even fatalities. But AAA wanted to know if the latest generation of AEB can handle higher speeds…

AAA Tips for Travelers Impacted by Hurricane Ian

Posted on September 28, 2022

With Hurricane Ian making landfall in Florida, AAA Travel has important tips for those with travel plans in or near an impacted area:   Our members’ safety remains our foremost priority.  Heed all emergency and evacuation orders and remain informed of the latest public safety advisories. AAA urges travelers to check with their travel agent…

AAA: Rhode Island Gas Prices Down 13 Cents

Posted on September 26, 2022

Providence, R.I., September 26, 2022 — Rhode Island’s average gas price is down 13 cents from last week ($3.56), averaging $3.43 per gallon. Today’s price is 57 cents lower than a month ago ($4.00), and 35 cents higher than September 26, 2021 ($3.08). Rhode Island’s average gas price is 29 cents lower than the national…

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