AAA Texas warns drivers, as new research shows speeding and keeping up with traffic are becoming more common
Drivers surveyed say they often rely on surrounding traffic instead of posted limits, contributing to thousands of serious crashes.
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Drivers surveyed say they often rely on surrounding traffic instead of posted limits, contributing to thousands of serious crashes.
With freezing temperatures and possible wintry precipitation expected this week, officials are urging North Texans to prepare their vehicles.
AAA Texas said 7.9 million people in Texas will travel 50 miles or more from home, an increase of 1.3% over last year.
It is a busy week for millions of Americans who are traveling for Thanksgiving.
Travel experts are urging holiday travelers to plan ahead, arrive early, and, above all, stay patient.
In Texas, AAA predicts 5.8 million people will travel 50 miles or more from home next week.
AAA Texas said overall domestic travel bookings for this Labor Day weekend are up 9% compared to last year.
Over 3.7 million Texans are planning to travel between May 22 and May 26.
AAA says to expect record-breaking travel for Memorial Day weekend this year.
A First Alert Weather Day is in effect Monday through Friday due to the Arctic air that has settled in.
AAA advises travelers to book the earliest flight and reserve parking in advance to allow enough time for long lines.
AAA Texas said they expect 5.7 million Texans to travel at least 50 miles from home over the Thanksgiving travel period.
AAA says nearly 5.7 million Texans plan to travel 50 miles from home for Thanksgiving.
More travelers are staying in the U.S. this Labor Day, according to AAA Texas.
About 5.6 million Texans are expected to travel during the holiday week.
Fourth of July travel this year is expected to have the highest travel volume on record, according to AAA Texas.
AAA Texas says drivers in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex area are paying among the most for gas in the state at $3.30 per gallon.
The cost of gas and airplane tickets ticked up this year for spring break travelers, AAA says.
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The current statewide gas price average in Texas is $2.57 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel. The last time fuel was priced this low was on March 11, 2021.
The 10-day travel period from Dec. 23 to New Year's Day is expected to be the busiest on record at airports.
AAA expects nearly 4 million people will hit the roads this holiday.
"Survive the Drive" is educating Texans about safe road habits, like using a rideshare instead of drinking and driving.
The statewide gas price average in Texas is $3.39 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel, AAA Texas says. That's 18 cents more than on this day last week and is 41 cents less per gallon compared to this day last year.
More insurance companies are fleeing the state because of the growing threat from natural disasters.
