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‘100 deadliest days’: AAA reminds teens to be safe behind the wheel during summer driving season
Read full article: ‘100 deadliest days’: AAA reminds teens to be safe behind the wheel during summer driving seasonMore than 30% of deaths involving teen drivers happen during the “100 deadliest days,” a period of time between Memorial Day to Labor Day, according to the AAA.
AAA to offer free ride, tow to impaired Michigan drivers amid holidays
Read full article: AAA to offer free ride, tow to impaired Michigan drivers amid holidaysIf you’ve had too much to drink and are in need of a last-minute ride this holiday season, the American Automobile Association (AAA) is offering free tows to people in Michigan.
Metro Detroit family pushes for legislation in honor of son killed by distracted driver
Read full article: Metro Detroit family pushes for legislation in honor of son killed by distracted driverFive years ago, Mitchel Keifer died after he was struck by a distracted driver. His family decided they couldn’t let the tragic event destroy their lives.
Men are more aggressive behind the wheel, AAA says
Read full article: Men are more aggressive behind the wheel, AAA saysDETROIT, Mich. – The American Automobile Association claims it has settled who is more aggressive on the road -- the data shows men are more likely to speed, tailgate, drive dangerously and express road rage. Metro Detroiters agree that road rage isn’t worth the risk, but when it comes down to who is more likely to have road rage -- drivers were divided. Data gathered by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety confirms the perception that men tend to speed, tailgate, merge dangerously, and make rude gestures or honk at other drivers more than women. The data also found that younger drivers were more aggressive than older drivers. Regardless of gender or sex, nearly 80% of American drivers demonstrate aggressive behavior behind the wheel -- with speeding topping the list.
Gas prices up 11 cents across Michigan
Read full article: Gas prices up 11 cents across MichiganMichigan drivers are paying an average of $2.52 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, an increase of $0.11 from last weeks average gas prices in Michigan, according to the American Automobile Association. This time last year, the average price for regular unleaded gasoline was $2.43, nine cents less than this year. Reduced supply and strong demand were the driving forces behind the increased prices, said Gary Bubar, AAA spokesperson. As supplies continue to fluctuate, prices at the pump will change. The most expensive average prices for regular unleaded gasoline in Michigan are in Ann Arbor ($2.60), Metro Detroit ($2.54) and Benton Harbor ($2.52).