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Automatic emergency braking can help prevent crashes, but can it protect you at intersections? AAA's latest tests revealed some troubling limitations. See the results and learn why attentive driving is still essential. spr.ly/6181By690P

Is your car taking longer to start? 🚘 A sluggish engine crank can be an early warning of battery trouble. Colder temperatures can expose a weakening battery, so don't ignore the signs. 🌡️❄️ Have it tested before it leaves you stranded. spr.ly/6019ByHNoF

Your AAA membership does more than help when your car won't start! 🚗 Members can enjoy discounts on shopping, dining, entertainment and more. Before you spend, see where your membership could save you money. spr.ly/6013ByD4hD

A yellow light isn't an invitation to speed up. 🚦 It warns that the signal is about to turn red. If you can stop safely, do so. Racing to beat the light can put drivers, pedestrians and bicyclists in danger.

See flashing lights in the distance? Don't wait until you're alongside a roadside worker to react. Ease off the accelerator, check surrounding traffic and move over a lane when safe. Give yourself time to give them space. #MoveOverMonday #SDMO

Planning a road trip over the upcoming holidays? 🚗 Don't let overdue vehicle maintenance put the brakes on your plans. Avoid a breakdown by having your tires, brakes, fluids and battery checked now, before you get ready to hit the road. spr.ly/6018BH27zE

Running late? Stuck behind a slower driver? 🚗 Frustration isn't an excuse for aggressive driving. Tailgating, weaving through traffic and speeding put everyone at risk. Stay calm, leave space and make safety your priority.

Your AAA membership can take you places! 🚗✈️ From travel planning assistance and hotel discounts to savings on rental cars and attractions, AAA offers benefits that go well beyond roadside assistance. Explore what your membership can do. spr.ly/6016BHLqMM

The speed limit is for ideal conditions—not necessarily November weather. 🌧️ Rain, wet leaves and slick pavement can make stopping more difficult. Slow down, increase following distance and adjust your driving to conditions.

The roadside worker helping a stranded driver is someone's family member, friend or neighbor. When you see flashing lights, slow down and, when safe, move over a lane. Help them get home to the people waiting for them. #MoveOverMonday #SDMO

Halloween night calls for extra caution behind the wheel. 🎃 Slow down in neighborhoods, scan between parked cars and expect children to cross unexpectedly. Put the phone away. If alcohol is part of your Halloween celebration, plan a sober ride home before the festivities begin.

Excited trick-or-treaters aren't always thinking about traffic. 🎃 Remind kids to use sidewalks when available, cross at appropriate locations, look both ways and never dart into the street between parked cars.

A little preventive maintenance this fall can help prevent a much bigger winter headache. Fall Car Care Month is a good time for a vehicle checkup before colder weather settles in. 🔧 spr.ly/6016BHlpQ2

Before trick-or-treaters head out, make sure drivers can see them. 🎃 Add reflective material or lights to costumes and treat bags, carry a flashlight and choose costumes that don't block vision or create a tripping hazard.

A roadside worker is helping someone who needs them—and someone is waiting for that worker to come home, too. Slow down and, when safe, move over a lane when approaching flashing lights. #MoveOverMonday #SDMO

Would your auto insurance cover damage if you hit a deer? 🦌 Animal strikes are generally handled under comprehensive coverage—not collision. Fall is a good time to review your policy and know what protection you have. spr.ly/6019BHZkFX

Been postponing that maintenance reminder on your dashboard? Fall Car Care Month is a good reason to stop putting it off. Take care of overdue maintenance before colder weather adds another challenge. 🔧 spr.ly/6019BHX4L1

This time of year, don't just watch the road—watch the roadsides. 🦌 Scan ahead for deer, reduce speed in areas where they're common and stay alert around dawn and dusk. Seeing the hazard sooner gives you more time to react.

It's National School Bus Safety Week! 🚌 When a school bus stops and activates its red flashing lights, motorists must stop as required by law. Never gamble with a child's safety by trying to beat the bus or passing illegally. #SchoolBusSafetyWeek

Summer miles can take a toll on your tires. Before winter arrives, check tread depth, tire pressure and overall condition. Fall Car Care Month is a good time to make sure they're ready for the season ahead. spr.ly/6011BHTK1t