During Thanksgiving Holiday
The Auto Club Group Urges Motorists to Get a Vehicle Inspection Before their Road Trip
NASHVILLE, Tenn., (November 20, 2023) – AAA expects to rescue over 360,000 stranded motorists nationwide over Thanksgiving weekend. The three most common reasons expected for service calls are flat tires, dead batteries, and lockouts.
AAA expects more than 1.2 million Tennesseans to take a Thanksgiving road trip. The Auto Club Group urges them to have their vehicle inspected before leaving home, in effort to prevent roadside issues before they happen.
“Don’t let car trouble be the reason you don’t make it to Thanksgiving dinner,” said Megan Cooper, spokeswoman for AAA – The Auto Club Group. “Before setting out for your holiday road trip, ensure your tires, battery and brakes are all in proper working condition; and don’t forget to pack an emergency kit for added peace of mind.”
AAA Tips to Prevent Vehicle Issues
AAA’s Safety Tips for Drivers at the Roadside
Move Over for Roadside Workers and Stranded Motorists
With more people sharing the roads, the danger is multiplied for those on the roadside. AAA reminds motorists to slow down and move over for first responders, tow trucks, and any motorist with a disabled vehicle on the side of the road.
“We want to make sure all holiday travelers, tow truck drivers and first responders make it home safely this Thanksgiving,” continued Cooper. “All drivers can help by moving over for flashing lights, whether it’s a tow truck or a disabled vehicle with its hazard lights on. Even if it adds a few minutes to your commute, that small gesture could save a life.”
Tennessee state law requires drivers who see a disabled vehicle on the side of the road to slow down and move over. This law also applies to emergency, service, and maintenance vehicles.
How Drivers can Prevent Roadside Collisions:
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The Auto Club Group (ACG) is the second largest AAA club in North America with more than 13 million members across 14 U.S. states, the province of Quebec and two U.S. territories. ACG and its affiliates provide members with roadside assistance, insurance products, banking and financial services, travel offerings and more. ACG belongs to the national AAA federation with more than 64 million members in the United States and Canada. AAA’s mission is to protect and advance freedom of mobility and improve traffic safety. For more information, get the AAA Mobile app, visit AAA.com, and follow us on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedI