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The AAA Exchange was designed to foster communication between AAA and the 51 million members it represents. It is an extension of AAA's long history of public service and provides a look into important safety, consumer, automotive and travel issues. We welcome your feedback and suggestions.
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Did you know that in 2007, 698 cyclists were killed and another 43,000 were injured in traffic crashes? Or that cyclist deaths accounted for 2 percent of all traffic fatalites? There and other statistics are reasons why AAA maintains a keen interest in cyclist safety.
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Though an overwhelming majority of parents understand the dangers associated with teens riding with their peers, nearly half of parents say their teen rides with another teen driver at least once a week, according to a new AAA survey.
View more information on how young drivers and their parents can work together to avoid such dangers.
- Parent-teen agreement - Information about implementing a parent-to-teen driver agreement.
- State graduated driving laws - Graduated driver licensing laws for each state.
- Teaching Your Teens To Drive - A AAA program that focuses on parental involvement to combat the leading cause of death among teenagers: motor vehicle crashes.
- Welcoming Your New Driver - Brochure outlines AAA tips for parents that will help safeguard teens and give a little peace of mind when turning over the keys to a teen driver.
- Dare to Prepare - A 90-minute pre-permit presentation for parents and teens that provides critical information teens need to know before they take the wheel.
- Teen Fact Sheet - AAA tips to help parents keep their teen safe from car crashes.
- Teen Driver Safety Survey - Survey assesses parents' knowledge of teen driver safety issues, their perceptions of the risks teen drivers and passengers face and the behavior these parents model and allow their teens to engage in.
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AAA recently released a groundbreaking report that shows traffic crashes cost more than traffic congestion. The report, "Crashes vs. Congestion: What's the Cost to Society?," reveals that crash costs are nearly double those of congestion in very large metropolitan areas, and more than seven times the cost in small urban areas with less congestion. This report demonstrates that safety issues warrant increased attention from policymakers at all levels, as well as the traveling public.
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Prior to the November 4 election, AAA interviewed both Presidential candidiates regarding their positions on transportation and energy issues. AAA clubs published their responses in their member magazines and on club Web sites. Excerpts of President-elect Obama's responses are included below...
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AAA's 51 million members represent a broad spectrum of geographic and demographic diversity. AAA's public policy goals are intended to be broad-based, and latitude is provided to AAA clubs in reflecting their local, state and regional concerns and member views. For more information on AAA's advocacy efforts, click here. For information on local or state issues, please contact your local AAA club.
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