Roadside Rescues Expected

From AAA East Central, East Penn Region:

AAA anticipates it will come to the aid of more than 800,000 stranded motorists during the year-end holiday period, as 83.6 million holiday travelers choose to take to the roadways for their holiday travel plans. 

“Becoming stranded on the roadway can quickly dampen your holiday spirit,” said Theresa Podguski, Director of Public Affairs, AAA East Central, East Penn Region.  “Whether you are planning a day trip or long distance year-end holiday travel, having your vehicle properly maintained and prepared for holiday driving will help ensure it gets you to your destination safely and without incident.” 

AAA projects its roadside problem-solvers will be able to remedy the issues of more than three out of five stranded motorists at the roadside and send them on their way, but about a quarter of a million travelers will still need a tow this year-end holiday season.

After the need for a tow, the second largest roadside rescue service AAA anticipates performing is replacing or jump starting dead batteries. More than 194,000 requests for help with a dead battery are expected and among those rescues, AAA roadside service personnel will conveniently replace more than 52,000 failed batteries on the spot. 

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AAA expects to retrieve more than 104,000 sets of keys locked inside vehicles, change more than 95,000 tires and perform more than 38,000 vehicle extrications during the year-end holiday period. 

Additionally, AAA will deliver fuel to more than 11,000 stranded motorists and perform a variety of miscellaneous roadside rescue services for approximately 91,000 motorists.   

Motorists can avoid the causes of some roadside breakdowns by keeping their vehicle properly maintained. 

AAA advises motorists to follow their vehicle manufacturer’s recommended maintenance schedule and make sure their vehicle is ready for the rigors of year-end holiday driving.