/tags/aaa-carolinas AAA Carolinas en-US Copyright Wed, 27 Feb 2019 21:59:44 GMT /health/2019-02-27/state-lawmakers-look-to-tackle-distracted-driving A bipartisan group of state lawmakers wants to establish new regulations regarding cell phones while driving a car. The Hands-Free NC Act would prohibit… Wed, 27 Feb 2019 21:59:44 GMT /health/2019-02-27/state-lawmakers-look-to-tackle-distracted-driving Jeff Tiberii /news/2018-05-07/aaa-hit-and-runs-continue-to-increase More people on the roadway in North Carolina means more vehicle crashes, but also more hit-and-runs. A report from AAA Carolinas says that, nationally,… Mon, 07 May 2018 17:06:25 GMT /news/2018-05-07/aaa-hit-and-runs-continue-to-increase Rebecca Martinez /health/2017-12-27/aaa-drivers-should-plan-ahead-for-winter-weather Winter storms can hit with little warning, so AAA Carolinas is advising drivers to prepare before roadways get hazardous.Spokeswoman Tiffany Wright said… Wed, 27 Dec 2017 14:49:53 GMT /health/2017-12-27/aaa-drivers-should-plan-ahead-for-winter-weather Rebecca Martinez /news/2017-11-20/aaa-expects-high-holiday-travel-across-the-carolinas-this-week Thanksgiving is just days away, and that means many North Carolinians are getting ready to hit the road.AAA Carolinas says about 1.3 million North… Mon, 20 Nov 2017 13:06:51 GMT /news/2017-11-20/aaa-expects-high-holiday-travel-across-the-carolinas-this-week Rebecca Martinez /education/2017-08-28/school-buses-are-back-on-the-road-5-things-to-know-about-safety Thousands of school buses will hit the roads this week for the first day of classes at many schools across the state. Whether you're a parent of a… Mon, 28 Aug 2017 13:13:15 GMT /education/2017-08-28/school-buses-are-back-on-the-road-5-things-to-know-about-safety Liz Schlemmer /news/2017-05-26/aaa-expects-highest-memorial-day-road-travel-in-years More travelers will hit the road this Memorial Day weekend than any year since 2005.Road travel is expected to be up by more than 2 percent from 2016. In… Fri, 26 May 2017 14:27:52 GMT /news/2017-05-26/aaa-expects-highest-memorial-day-road-travel-in-years Liz Schlemmer /news/2016-07-22/aaa-new-tech-isnt-enough-to-prevent-breakdowns Calls for roadside assistance reached an all-time high in 2015, with nearly one million motorists asking for help throughout North and South Carolina,… Fri, 22 Jul 2016 15:36:29 GMT /news/2016-07-22/aaa-new-tech-isnt-enough-to-prevent-breakdowns Elizabeth Friend /wunc-updates/2014-08-29/on-the-road-again-north-carolinians-head-out-for-a-final-summer-fling More than 1 million North Carolinians are expected to hit the road for a final summer vacation over this Labor Day holiday weekend. Low gas prices in… Fri, 29 Aug 2014 11:26:06 GMT /wunc-updates/2014-08-29/on-the-road-again-north-carolinians-head-out-for-a-final-summer-fling Gurnal Scott /health/2014-08-15/where-in-nc-are-you-most-likely-to-be-in-a-car-accident AAA Carolinas has labeled rural North Carolina the "killing grounds" for drivers in accidents.More than 1,100 people died in traffic accidents in North… Fri, 15 Aug 2014 21:32:03 GMT /health/2014-08-15/where-in-nc-are-you-most-likely-to-be-in-a-car-accident ÉîÒ¹¸£Àû News /business-economy/2014-06-23/nc-has-highest-bill-for-check-engine-lights Drivers in North Carolina pay more when the check engine light comes on than motorists in other states. That's according to a survey from the organization… Mon, 23 Jun 2014 12:58:03 GMT /business-economy/2014-06-23/nc-has-highest-bill-for-check-engine-lights Eric Hodge