Daylight Savings Time begins at 2 a.m. Sunday, and AAA is reminding drivers that the change in daylight hours may create additional distractions on the roadways, and challenges for drivers who are losing an hour of sleep. “As we spring forward, drivers should be aware that the time change will also mean changes to driving…
Tag: Rhode Island
Self-Driving Cars Stuck in Neutral on the Road to Acceptance
A new AAA survey on automated vehicles reveals that only one in ten drivers (12%) would trust riding in a self-driving car. Even more Americans – 28% – don’t know how they feel about the technology, signaling consumers are stuck in neutral on the road to accepting self-driving cars. AAA believes consumer sentiment of automated…
GAS PRICES DOWN THREE CENTS, SAYS AAA
Gasoline prices in Rhode Island are down three cents this week, according to AAA Northeast. AAA Northeast’s March 2 survey of prices in Rhode Island finds self-serve, regular unleaded averaging $2.43 per gallon. Rhode Island’s price is the same as the national average. A year ago at this time, the average price in Rhode Island…
GAS PRICES REMAIN THE SAME, SAYS AAA
Gasoline prices in Rhode Island remain the same this week, according to AAA Northeast. AAA Northeast’s February 24 survey of prices in Rhode Island finds self-serve, regular unleaded averaging $2.46 per gallon. Rhode Island’s price is 1 cent below the national average of $2.47. A year ago at this time, the average price in Rhode…
Diamonds Sparkle at AAA-Rated Properties
AAA Northeast has announced the Rhode Island recipients of the 2020 AAA Five and Four Diamond Awards, honoring the best in dining and lodging in the state. Just 0.4 percent of the nearly 27,000 AAA Diamond lodgings and 0.2 percent of 30,000 restaurants in North America achieve Five Diamonds, AAA’s highest designation. Two of those…
GAS PRICES DOWN THREE CENTS, SAYS AAA
Gasoline prices in Rhode Island are down three cents this week, according to AAA Northeast. AAA Northeast’s February 17 survey of prices in Rhode Island finds self-serve, regular unleaded averaging $2.46 per gallon. Rhode Island’s price is 3 cents above the national average of $2.43. A year ago at this time, the average price in…
AAA TRAVEL’S ‘AGENT OF HONOR’ A WORTHWHILE ADDITION TO A WEDDING PARTY
As Valentine’s Day approaches and many couples will become newly engaged, AAA Northeast has announced a new service just for them. AAA’s new “Agent of Honor” program pairs engaged couples with a professional travel agent who specializes in destination weddings and honeymoons. At no additional charge to the traveler, agents help design dream weddings by…
GAS PRICES DOWN ONE CENT, SAYS AAA
Gasoline prices in Rhode Island are down one cent this week, according to AAA Northeast. AAA Northeast’s February 10 survey of prices in Rhode Island finds self-serve, regular unleaded averaging $2.49 per gallon. Rhode Island’s price is 6 cents above the national average of $2.43. A year ago at this time, the average price in…
GAS PRICES DOWN FOUR CENTS, SAYS AAA
Gasoline prices in Rhode Island are down four cents this week, according to AAA Northeast. AAA Northeast’s February 3 survey of prices in Rhode Island finds self-serve, regular unleaded averaging $2.50 per gallon. Rhode Island’s price is 3 cents above the national average of $2.47. A year ago at this time, the average price in…
Fatal Crashes Involving Drivers Who Test Positive for Marijuana Increase After State Legalizes Drug
A concerning number of Washington state drivers involved in fatal crashes are testing positive for recent use of marijuana, according to new research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. The share of drivers who, after a fatal crash, tested positive for active THC – the drug’s main psychoactive ingredient – has doubled since the…