AAA Travel projects 36.1 million Americans will journey 50 miles or more from home during the Memorial Day holiday weekend, a 1.5 percent increase from the 35.5 million people who traveled last year. Kicking off the summer driving season, more than eight in ten travelers will be driving to their destinations. The Memorial Day holiday travel period is defined as Thursday, May 22 to Monday, May 26.
AAA released the results of its annual ‘Your Driving Costs’ study, revealing a 2.7 percent decrease in the cost to own and operate a sedan in the U.S. The average cost fell 1.64 cents to 59.2 cents per mile, or $8,876 per year, based upon 15,000 miles of annual driving.
According to a new report from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, older Americans are extending their time behind the wheel compared to previous generations. For example, 84 percent of Americans 65 and older held a driver’s license in 2010 compared to barely half in the early 1970s.
A well-planned vacation that includes furry family members is fun for everyone, but some travelers struggle with what to do with their pets while dining out. To provide even more opportunities for together time, AAA travel experts added a restaurant section to the 16th edition of Traveling with Your Pet: The AAA PetBook®.
As spring like weather finally comes to Virginia more people will be using their bicycles for fun, exercise and transportation. In support of National Bike Safety month, AAA Tidewater Virginia reminds drivers and cyclists of the best way to stay safe on the road.
As part of AAA’s ongoing efforts to clean up the environment by removing and recycling dead car batteries, local AAA Car Care Centers are offering a $5 reward to encourage people to bring them in for recycling. AAA Car Care Centers are sponsoring the AAA Recycling Zone at Earth Day 2014 Celebration to be held at Mount Trashmore Park on May 3rd. “Our goal is to raise awareness of the potential damage to the environment when these old car batteries are not recycled.” said Kyle Loftus, AAA Car Care Center Director
For the past few years, the Commonwealth of Virginia has observed Distracted Driving Awareness Month in April. During this 30-day period, safety advocates across the Commonwealth have initiated educational campaigns on the dangers of distracted driving with the goal of saving lives on Virginia roadways, as distracted driving continues to be recognized as a top danger behind the wheel.
Each year, approximately 97 percent of vehicle batteries are recycled. Unfortunately, the remaining 3 percent add up to millions of pounds of lead and gallons of sulfuric acid. These can be discharged into the environment, creating health and safety hazards for humans and animals, as well as a potential fire hazard.
AAA has forecast the national average price of gas will peak in April at $3.55-$3.75 per gallon, yet the recent slowdown in price increases suggests the average may not even surpass $3.65 per gallon
Today’s national average price of gas is $3.56 per gallon, which is the highest daily average since September 11, 2013. Despite recent increases, the monthly average of $3.51 per gallon was the least expensive for March since 2010.
AAA Tidewater Virginia is a member club affiliated with the American Automobile Association (AAA) national federation and serves members in the Tidewater Virginia region (All Hampton Roads cities, including Norfolk, Chesapeake, Suffolk, Portsmouth, Virginia Beach, Hampton, Newport News, Williamsburg; Virginia's Eastern Shore; as well as the following counties: Greensville, Surry, Brunswick, Isle of Wight, Gloucester, Lancaster, Middlesex, Richmond County, Southampton, Sussex, Mecklenburg, James City County, York, Lunenburg, Essex, King & Queen, Mathews, Northumberland, and Westmoreland).
