AAA Projects 13,000 Driver Rescues In Washington During Holidays

BELLEVUE, WA - AAA is projecting that it will need to rescue some 13,800 Washington drivers between Christmas and New Year's Eve, mostly due to problems that are entirely preventable.

AAA is projecting that it will primarily be rescuing drivers in Washington and Idaho from problems like lockouts and battery jumps. To prove them wrong, AAA is recommending that drivers take a few simple steps to avoid holiday travel dilemmas.

"AAA recommends motorists check the condition of their battery and tires before heading out on a road trip, especially as low temperatures continue to sweep the Pacific Northwest," the organization is saying.

The travel organization believes 2016 will be a record-breaking holiday travel season. Low gas prices will contribute to higher road volumes, but colder-than-usual weather could cause problems.

Read more holiday and winter weather driving tips from AAA here.

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