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- Health
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Tips for protecting teen drivers during 100 deadliest days
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The period between Memorial Day and Labor Day typically sees a spike in deadly crashes involving younger drivers, according to the American Automobile Association, or AAA. It's become known as the '100 deadliest days' for teen driving. AAA reports teen drivers are nearly three times more likely than drivers aged 20 and older to be killed in a crash. Daniel Armbruster, a spokesperson for AAA in Texas and New Mexico, said it's in part due to the inexperience of younger drivers. 'But also we know this increase that we see in summer time is because of the fact that kids are out of school. They have more freedom and less supervision, and so they tend to behave in a way that is more risky behind the wheel,' Armbruster said. He highlighted speeding, impaired driving and distracted driving as some of the top factors contributing to crashes. According to AAA, 60% of all teen crashes involve a form of distraction, from smart phone use and texting to other passengers in the car. 'Talking, conversations can occur when you have several young people in a car, and the driver can become distracted,' Armbruster said, emphasizing the need for the state's graduated driver's licensing law. It restricts the number of people in the vehicle allowed with a teen driver to one person under the age of 21 that is not a family member. AAA also offers 'Dare to Prepare' workshops for teens and their parents to raise awareness. The free, 75-minute interactive or in-person workshop highlights the roles and responsibilities of driving, how to pick a safe vehicle and what to look for in a good driving school. Armbruster serves as an instructor for some of these workshops. 'A lot of times, teens come in, and you can see it on their face, right? 'Oh, a workshop my parent made me come to.' But they leave with a gratitude because they've received a lot of information that is helpful in not only saving their lives, but also the lives of everyone on the road,' he said. Across the country, 13,135 people died in a crash involving a teen driver between 2019-2023, according to a AAA review of crash data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. In Texas alone, 1,463 people died in teen crashes during that same period. Approximately 30% of those deaths occurred during the 100 Deadliest Days between Memorial Day and Labor Day. AAA's review went on to show that, on average, eight people are killed per day in teen-involved driving crashes in the summer, compared to seven per day during the rest of the year. In his experience with the Dare to Prepare workshops, Armbruster said the knowledge is as important for parents as it is for teens. 'If you are speeding, if you are driving distracted, they are more likely to pick that up,' he noted. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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The Independent
27-05-2025
- General
- The Independent
No. 1! New list reveals the best rest stops in each state
Rest stops are a necessary part of travel - now a new list has revealed the No. 1 spot in each state for that break from the road. Millions of Americans are set to hit the road this summer, and many of them will make stops along the way to refuel, take a bathroom break and grab their favorite gas station snacks. The American Automobile Association recommends that drivers traveling more than 100 miles or more than two hours schedule a break to rest. While the time drivers spend at any given rest stop can vary, AAA recommends resting for at least thirty minutes if you feel tired. But it's not just about when you stop for a break, but where you stop. A 24-hour bathroom or fun dining options can make your road trip more enjoyable. American River Wellness —an addiction recovery program that helps Department of Transportation employees, such as truck drivers, return to work — believes in making road-trippers feel 'a little more human,' so they surveyed 3,000 drivers and truckers to find out their favorite rest stops. 'When we think about what makes a great road trip, it's easy to focus on the destinations … but often, the places we remember most vividly are the ones we stop at along the way,' American River Wellness founder and CEO Graham Sargent said in a recent release announcing the survey results. He added: 'A clean, thoughtfully maintained rest stop can turn a grueling drive into something that feels a little more human.' Here are some of the rest stops that America's roadtrippers believe have the best public restrooms, and what other amenities they have to offer: Sunset Point Rest Area The Sunset Point Rest Area off I-17 in Arizona was chosen as the state's best rest stop. It overlooks the Bradshaw Mountains and had a major renovation completed in 2023. The restrooms have been upgraded, as well as the vending machine building and the parking lot. "It is cleaner than most restrooms,' visitor Byron Beverly told Fox10 Phoenix. 'There wasn't any graffiti, so they do keep it pretty clean here.' Trinidad Welcome Center The Trinidad Welcome Center off I-25 was listed as the best rest stop in Colorado. The center has free WiFi, a play area for children and RV parking. For visitors looking to stay awhile, there's also war veterans memorials on site and free trolley tours to the downtown area. One traveler wrote on Yelp in February 2024 that the 'lovely' center was a 'warm welcome into Colorado!' Biden Welcome Center The Biden Welcome Center off I-95 in Delaware was ranked the best rest stop in the state. The center, which was re-named after former President Joe Biden in 2018, has dining options, including Burger King and Starbucks, for hungry travelers and offers tax-free shopping. One visitor called the center 'nice, clean and well maintained' in an April review on Yelp. Georgia Welcome Center The Georgia Welcome Center off I-95 received the honor of being chosen as the state's nicest rest stop. The center has 24/hour restrooms and free parking. One tourist said in a March review on Yelp of the center: 'Clean! Friendly! Touristy with things to read and shoot photos with! Would absolutely stop in!' Greenfield Rest Area The Greenfield Rest Area off I-70 has made the top spot among Indiana 's rest stop offerings. The rest stop parking lot can fit 84 cars, 101 trucks, and has five handicap spots. There are vending machines and restrooms, including a family bathroom. While a tourist on Yelp called the vending machine selection 'awesome' in a May 2024 review, he said that the rest stop itself was 'very small.' Kittery Welcome Center The Kittery Welcome Center off I-95 in Maine has wowed drivers. The center has all the necessities travelers may need, such as seating areas, restrooms and vending machines, as well as some fun attractions like a camping-themed hang-out spot for kids, a life-sized Smokey Bear statue and a giant lobster trap to take photos with. 'A nice good clean place to stop,' one traveler said of the center in a Yelp review from September 2024. I-95 Maryland House The Maryland House off I-95 has left a lasting impression on visitors. The rest stop offers food from restaurants like Wendy's, Dunkin' Donuts, Nathan's Famous amd Auntie Anne's. One traveler called the rest stop 'clean, spacious and full of variety for food options,' in a Yelp review from April. I-81 Welcome Center The I-81 Welcome Center in Bristol, Tennessee, has ranked No.1 in the state. The center has double-sided men's and women's bathrooms, a dog walk area, picnic tables and a Civil War exhibit. 'This is the best and cleanest rest stop that I think I've visited in any state that I have travel [sic] to or through,' one Yelp reviewer wrote in April. She said of the center's staff: 'They are so very nice and welcoming there.' The Hill County Safety Rest Area, located northbound on I-35 in Texas, has impressed drivers with its playground, picnic tables and vending machines. The rest stop also includes two sets of men's and women's restrooms and a storm shelter. Sprague Lake Rest Area The Sprague Lake Rest Area off I-90 in Washington has earned the top spot among rest stops in the state. The rest area includes picnic areas, vending machines and accessible restrooms. Here is the full list of the best rest stops in all 50 states: Alabama: Ozark on US-231 Alaska: Kenai River Center Arizona: Sunset Point Rest Area – I-17 Arkansas: Ozark Rest Area – I-40 California: Camp Roberts Rest Area – US-101 Colorado: Trinidad Welcome Center – I-25 Connecticut: I-84 Danbury Welcome Center Delaware: Biden Welcome Center – I-95 Florida: Florida Welcome Center – I-95 Georgia: Georgia Welcome Center – I-95 Hawaii: Kula Forest Reserve Picnic Area – Maui Idaho: Smoky Mountain Rest Area – ID-75 Illinois: Belvidere Oasis – I-90 Indiana: Greenfield Rest Area – I-70 Iowa: Loess Hills Scenic Byway Rest Area – I-29 Kansas: Topeka Service Area – I-70 Kentucky: Kentucky Welcome Center – I-65 Louisiana: Slidell Maine: Kittery Welcome Center – I-95 Maryland: I-95 Maryland House Massachusetts: Charlton Service Plaza – I-90 Michigan: New Buffalo Welcome Center – I-94 Minnesota: Goose Creek Rest Area – I-35 Mississippi: Vicksburg Welcome Center – I-20 Missouri: Joplin Welcome Center Montana: Sweetgrass Rest Area – I-15 Nebraska: Melia Hill Rest Area – I-80 Nevada: Amargosa Valley Rest Area – US-95 New Hampshire: Salem Welcome Center – I-93 New Jersey: Clara Barton Service Area – NJ Turnpike New Mexico: Santa Rosa Welcome Center – I-40 New York: Long Island Welcome Center – NY-25 North Carolina: Burlington Rest Area – I-85/I-40 North Dakota: Painted Canyon Rest Area – I-94 Ohio: Jeffersonville Welcome Center – I-71 Oklahoma: Oklahoma Welcome Center – I-35 Oregon: Oak Grove Rest Area – I-5 Pennsylvania: Sideling Hill Service Plaza – I-76 Rhode Island: Portsmouth off Route 24 South Carolina: South of the Border – I-95 South Dakota: Spearfish Rest Area – I-90 Tennessee: I-81 Welcome Center – Bristol Texas: Hill County Safety Rest Area – I-35 Utah: Echo Canyon Rest Area – I-80 Vermont: Williston Rest Area – I-89 Virginia: New Kent East Rest Area – I-64 Washington: Sprague Lake Rest Area – I-90 West Virginia: Bluestone Welcome Center – I-77 Wisconsin: Rest Area 10 – I-90/I-94 Wyoming: Sheridan Welcome Center – I-90
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Gas prices rise slightly over Memorial Day weekend
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — Michiganders are paying an average of 3 cents more than last week as they return to work after the holiday weekend. The American Automobile Association () reports that drivers are now paying an average of $3.20 per gallon for regular unleaded. This price is 16 cents more than this time last month, but still 46 cents less than this time last year. Motorists are paying an average of $48 for a full 15-gallon tank of gas, a decrease of about $9 from 2024's highest price last July. AAA says that according to new data from the Energy Information Administration (), gasoline demand decreased from 8.79 million b/d to 8.64. The total domestic gasoline supply increased from 224.7 million barrels to 225.5 million barrels. Additionally, gasoline production has increased, averaging 9.6 million barrels per day. According to the AAA, West Texas Intermediate (WTI) cost $61.57 per barrel as of last Wednesday. The EIA reports that crude oil inventories increased by 1.3 million barrels from the previous week. At 443.2 million barrels, U.S. crude oil inventories are about 6% below the five-year average for this time of year. Most expensive gas price averages: Benton Harbor ($3.27) Lansing ($3.26) Grand Rapids ($3.25) Least expensive gas price averages: Traverse City ($3.04) Marquette ($3.08) Metro Detroit ($3.16) Daily national, state, and metro gas price averages can be found on the . Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Miami Herald
25-05-2025
- Climate
- Miami Herald
Flash Flood Warnings for Four States as Heavy Rainfall Hits
Flash flooding will hit four states due to sudden and heavy rains expected Sunday into Monday morning, potentially impacting Memorial Day plans. This year, the American Automobile Association (AAA) is anticipating that more than 45 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home from May 22 to 26 to celebrate the holiday. It's expected to set a new Memorial Day weekend travel record. Severe weather is expected across the country, with thunderstorms in the Midwest likely to see several inches of rain in just a matter of hours. The National Weather Service (NWS) maps show heavy rain expected across most of Oklahoma, the northwestern part of Arkansas, southwestern Missouri, and the southeastern-most part of Kansas, with a little heavy rain hitting an isolated part of northern Texas. The warnings are rolling throughout the day, with some in effect until later on Sunday morning local time and others in effect until Sunday afternoon, but the NWS has warned that rains and flooding may occur through until Monday morning. All of those areas, except for Texas, have some areas with flood and even flash flood warnings: Fayetteville, Arkansas, and the surrounding counties, as well as Branson, Missouri, and the counties just north of it, have flash flood warnings, with flood warnings also issued for Tulsa, Oklahoma, and the surrounding counties north to Bartlesville and east of Ponca City. Missouri is expected to see between 1 and 2 inches of rain in just one hour this morning, with additional amounts of up to 4 inches in warned areas, including Eastern Douglas County, Ozark County, and Taney County until 2:30 p.m. CT. The NWS has advised residents to turn around if they encounter a flooded area, especially in vehicles, warning that "many flood deaths occur in vehicles." "Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding," the agency wrote. NWS in a Friday morning forecast: "A stormy Memorial Day Weekend is on tap from the Central Plains to the Mid-South. Daily rounds of strong-to-severe storms are likely to result in areas of flash flooding, especially overnight. Here are some tips on how to prepare in advance of flash floods." In a separate post on that day, NWS wrote: "Daily – at least low – chances of severe weather will impact various parts of the central and southern plains through the Memorial Day Holiday weekend. Remember too that strong winds, flash flooding, and hail aren't the only threats from thunderstorms. Lightning strikes can result in death or serious injury. If you hear thunder or see lightning, take shelter in an enclosed building or a hard-topped vehicle with the windows up." Many states will remain under a flood watch through the holiday. More storms are expected over the weekend and on Monday. Related Articles Map Shows First Tropical Storm Could Form in the Next 7 DaysCentral Park Breaks 131-Year Temperature RecordPeople Advised to Avoid the Water at Beaches in 12 StatesVeterans Issued Weather Warnings for Memorial Day Events 2025 NEWSWEEK DIGITAL LLC.
Newsweek
25-05-2025
- Climate
- Newsweek
Flash Flood Warnings for Four States as Heavy Rainfall Hits
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Flash flooding will hit four states due to sudden and heavy rains expected Sunday into Monday morning, potentially impacting Memorial Day plans. Why It Matters This year, the American Automobile Association (AAA) is anticipating that more than 45 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home from May 22 to 26 to celebrate the holiday. It's expected to set a new Memorial Day weekend travel record. Severe weather is expected across the country, with thunderstorms in the Midwest likely to see several inches of rain in just a matter of hours. What To Know The National Weather Service (NWS) maps show heavy rain expected across most of Oklahoma, the northwestern part of Arkansas, southwestern Missouri, and the southeastern-most part of Kansas, with a little heavy rain hitting an isolated part of northern Texas. The warnings are rolling throughout the day, with some in effect until later on Sunday morning local time and others in effect until Sunday afternoon, but the NWS has warned that rains and flooding may occur through until Monday morning. All of those areas, except for Texas, have some areas with flood and even flash flood warnings: Fayetteville, Arkansas, and the surrounding counties, as well as Branson, Missouri, and the counties just north of it, have flash flood warnings, with flood warnings also issued for Tulsa, Oklahoma, and the surrounding counties north to Bartlesville and east of Ponca City. Missouri is expected to see between 1 and 2 inches of rain in just one hour this morning, with additional amounts of up to 4 inches in warned areas, including Eastern Douglas County, Ozark County, and Taney County until 2:30 p.m. CT. The NWS has advised residents to turn around if they encounter a flooded area, especially in vehicles, warning that "many flood deaths occur in vehicles." "Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding," the agency wrote. A stormy Memorial Day Weekend is on tap from the Central Plains to the Mid-South. Daily rounds of strong-to-severe storms are likely to result in areas of flash flooding, especially overnight. Here are some tips on how to prepare in advance of flash floods. — NWS Weather Prediction Center (@NWSWPC) May 23, 2025 What People Are Saying NWS in a Friday morning forecast: "A stormy Memorial Day Weekend is on tap from the Central Plains to the Mid-South. Daily rounds of strong-to-severe storms are likely to result in areas of flash flooding, especially overnight. Here are some tips on how to prepare in advance of flash floods." In a separate post on that day, NWS wrote: "Daily – at least low – chances of severe weather will impact various parts of the central and southern plains through the Memorial Day Holiday weekend. Remember too that strong winds, flash flooding, and hail aren't the only threats from thunderstorms. Lightning strikes can result in death or serious injury. If you hear thunder or see lightning, take shelter in an enclosed building or a hard-topped vehicle with the windows up." What Happens Next? Many states will remain under a flood watch through the holiday. More storms are expected over the weekend and on Monday.
