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ON THE COVER
Passengers on AAA's Distinguished Member Cruise will see the Sydney Opera House.
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AAA answers some of your most frequently asked questions related to auto travel. |
Q: What is the single best way to increase your vehicle’s fuel economy?
A: Modifying driving behavior by reducing speed is the best way to improve fuel economy. Reducing speed from 70 mph to 60 mph can noticeably improve fuel economy. Driving conservatively is also important. Gentle acceleration as opposed to heavy throttle for quick starts can also improve fuel economy.
Q: Is it more fuel efficient to use my air conditioner or travel with my windows down?
A: When at high speeds, it’s always better to keep your windows up to maintain your vehicle’s aerodynamics. When driving in stop-and-go traffic, there is a slight increase in fuel efficiency by cutting off the air conditioner and rolling down the windows. However, today’s air conditioning systems are much more efficient than in the past and do not put as great a drain on your vehicle as they once did.
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Study: People Admit Breaking
Road Rules
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American motorists blame other motorists for unsafe driving, despite the fact many admit to doing the same dangerous practices themselves, according to a new report by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety.
For example, Americans rated drinking drivers as the most serious traffic safety issue, yet in the previous month alone, almost 10 percent of motorists admitted to driving when they thought their blood alcohol content was above the legal limit.
“Where’s the outrage? Every 13 minutes, someone dies on America’s roads — yet the nation seems complacent about these preventable tragedies,” said AAA Foundation CEO Peter Kissinger.
“The ‘2008 Traffic Safety Culture Index’ makes clear that while motorists are quick to blame the ‘other guy’ for deadly practices like drunk, aggressive or distracted driving, too often those pointing the finger are themselves, part of the problem.
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Don't Let Gas Prices Ruin Vacation
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| New Englanders have plenty of exciting vacation spots within hours of home. |
High gas prices and a soft economy have led to families tightening their belts when it comes to their summer vacation plans.
Still, less money doesn’t have to mean less fun. Living in the Northeast means plenty of exciting travel options within hours of home.
There are great deals to be found and ways to save money. Rates for AAA Three Diamond hotels, for example, are expected to be 7 percent less than last year, averaging $162 per night.
And just before Memorial Day, Six Flags theme parks — including New England’s — dropped ticket prices in response to high gas costs.
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Dream Cruise Down Under
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 It’s the stuff of dreams: a 14-night cruise Down Under to experience some of the world’s most incredible modern architecture, miles of breathtaking coastline, vast mountains, ancient forests and active volcanoes.
Imagine sitting back on your veranda, watching the sun wash over Sydney’s famed Opera House as you sip an afternoon cocktail.
Or, after an exhilarating day of shopping in the chic district of Auckland, New Zealand, treating yourself to a chilled sorbet back onboard the ship.
It’s the stuff of dreams – and it’s also the stuff of AAA Southern New England’s 2009 Distinguished Member Cruise.
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AAA Auto Skills Winners
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TripTik Travel Planner Gets a Makeover
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Just in time for your summer road trip, AAA has launched enhancements to the TripTik Travel Planner, available at AAA.com.
Features that have been added to the online mapping tool include the capability to create custom maps, a new travel guide section, easier navigation and an improved route modification tool.
The TripTik Travel Planner provides travelers round-the-clock access to AAA’s proprietary travel information, premier mapping information and booking capabilities — everything needed to plan an entire trip.
Travelers will find the new TripTik Travel Planner preferable to other travel Web sites whether they need quick maps and local driving directions or complete planning tools and destination information for cross-country road trips and fly/drive vacations.
Users also can access the latest fuel prices at more than 100,000 U.S. gas stations.
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