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t one location, a mere 12 miles separ ates Ireland (home to Ireland and Nor thern Ireland) from Britain (home to Scotland, England and Wales); the geographic proximity of these 2 islands facilitated the spread of Celtic culture from the Scottish Highlands to Ireland’s Atlantic shores. That shared heritage — and the isles’ spectacularly rugged coastlines, dewy peatlands, emerald-green meadows and heather-carpeted hills — forged the unique temperament of today’s Scots and Irish. A native journalist wryly notes: “We have periods of happiness and contentment, but we count on our deep sense of cynicism and gloom to get us through them.” You’ll no doubt encounter such charmingly selfdeprecating humor, a genuinely inviting hospitality and an effusively friendly welcome on AAA’s Sept 19-30 “Taste of Scotland & Ireland” escorted tour. It’s a comprehensive combination of sights and experiences revealing and embracing the character of 2 destinations very popular with AAA members. Equally popular are the savings members enjoy if they book & deposit by 3/31/15 — as much as $350.00 per room (double occupancy), depending on the level of AAA membership!

Land of Thistle & Haggis Begin in Scotland’s largest metropolis, Glasgow, where 1 of its 3 pro soccer clubs is called Celtic (say Keltic, not Seltic). Enjoy a tour of the city center, which first flourished in Victorian times from shipbuilding and international trade. Drive around George Square and its ornate City Chambers, then visit historic

BLARNEY CASTLE, IRELAND Provand’s Lordship, Glasgow’s oldest house (1471); originally part of a hospital, it’s been extensively restored. Afterward, share a welcome drink before dinner with your tour director and travel companions. Travel along Loch Lomond, renowned for unsurpassed beauty, into the fabled Highlands and through the deep and narrow valley at Glen Coe, a National Scenic Area notorious for the massacre of the Clan Macdonald by the Clan Campbell in 1692. Continue through Fort William to Spean Bridge Woollen Mill, which offers quality Scottish-made goods. At Fort Augustus, embark on a Loch Ness cruise, keeping eyes open for “Nessie,” the BUNRATTY CASTLE world-famous cryptid (a IRELAND creature or plant whose suggested existence has not been verified by the scientific community). Following this fun & fabled “hunt,” journey to either Inverness or Nairn for the night. At Blair Athol Distillery in Pitlochry see how whisky (an anglicisation of the Gaelic uisce/uisge, meaning water) is distilled; and — the best part? — is that you get to sample some! Duly fortified, continue to St Andrews, known as the “home of golf” (1754) and for Scotland’s oldest university (~1410); spend some time exploring on your own before heading to Edinburgh and your gracious manor house hotel, set on 1,000 acres with 2 golf courses and spa facilities a few miles from the city. Savor a dinner of excellent Scottish cuisine (definitely not haggis, the national dish — a savory pudding of sheep offal simmered inside the animal’s stomach or, more likely these days, a sausage casing) followed by continued on page 18

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Putting the Brakes on Traffic Fatalities Traffic deaths continued to decline in 2013 by Charles J. Kelly, Chairman, AAA East Central, East Penn Region

It may not feel like it on your morning commute,

but our roadways have never been safer. Newly released statistics from the U.S. Department of Transportation reveal the number of passenger vehicle occupants dying in car crashes in 2013, fell to their lowest number on record. The downside is that 32,719 people still lost their lives on America's roads, many of them needlessly. Over the past decade, traffic fatalities have plummeted 25 percent and much of the credit goes to better vehicle design, active safety technologies like electronic stability control (ESC), and advances in medical care that have made crash injuries more survivable. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, (IIHS) your chances of dying in a crash in a late-model vehicle have fallen by more than a third in just the last three years. High-tech collision avoidance and mitigation systems may be changing the way we drive, but seatbelts remain the single most effective occupant safety device. Among fatally injured passenger vehicle occupants in 2013, almost half (49 percent) were unrestrained. Thirty-four states experienced reductions in overall traffic fatalities, led by Ohio with 132 fewer fatalities, Kentucky with 108 fewer, and Pennsylvania with 102 fewer. These numbers reflect the longstanding efforts by AAA and a broad coalition of safety-driven individuals and organizations to inform the public, and pass meaningful legislation such as impaired driving countermeasures, full implementation of graduated driver licensing systems and primary seatbelt requirements. Much progress has been made, but it only serves as a reminder of the magnitude of the problem that remains. On average, almost 90 people lose their lives each day - and more than 250 are injured every hour - due to factors like speeding, impaired driving, or not using child restraints.

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Too many drivers flout traffic and safety laws; the impact of legislation is often limited by specifics; and there remains an urgent need to improve our highway infrastructure and reduce congestion. Impaired driving - especially by habitual offenders remains a serious public health issue. While the number alcohol-impaired-driving fatalities decreased by 2.5 percent between 2012 and 2013, they still accounted for a staggering 31 percent of all traffic fatalities. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that in 2013, 3,154 people lost their lives and another 421,000 were injured in distractionrelated crashes. Driver distraction diverts your eyes from the road, takes your hands off the wheel, and reduces your concentration on the task of driving. Text messaging can do all three simultaneously, which is why it's so deadly. Beyond the terrible human tragedy are the enormous economic losses and emotional costs. The U.S. Department of Transportation's most recent estimate pegs the annual economic cost of crashes at $277 billion dollars. These include medical, emergency and police services, property damage, lost productivity, and quality of life, among other things. A number of factors, such as state traffic laws, emergency trauma care, weather and topography influence traffic deaths and injuries, but perhaps none is more important than changing driver behavior and altering the current culture of complacency. No one should accept as inevitable, the fact that nearly 33,000 Americans will perish on our highways each year. Even one life lost is one too many.

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ocated in the Richland Marketplace (near Target and BJâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s) on Route 309 South, the new AAA branch location will provide the services of AAA travel and insurance professionals along with notary service for automobile title and driver license documentation. Details on the Grand Opening Celebration for the new Quakertown office will be published in an upcoming issue of the AAA Traveler.

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Preparing a Crash Course in Post Collision Protocol AAA TRAVELER GENERAL INFORMATION: Affiliations: AAA, Pennsylvania AAA Federation. A not-for-profit organization. Issue #1075-668X USPS #0309-620 Vol. 93, No. 3 MARCH 2015 AAA Traveler (USPS 309-620) is published 8X annually (Jan., Feb., Mar., Apr., May, July, Sept. and Nov.) at 1020 W. Hamilton St., P.O. Box 1910, Allentown, PA 18105-1910 Publisher: James E. Lehman Editor: Theresa E. Deutsch Associate Editor: Lori McLaughlin PERIODICAL POSTAGE PAID: At Allentown, PA 18101 and additional mailing offices. Subscription: $1 per year to PRIMARY members, paid through dues; non-members $1 per copy. POSTMASTER: Send address corrections to: AAA Traveler, P.O. Box 1910, Allentown, PA 18105-1910. Advertisements in this publication, except for AAA club services and products, do not constitute an endorsement of the automobile club or the publisher. Liability of the publisher for errors and omissions in advertising or editorial copy is limited to printing a correction in the next issue of the publication after the publisher has been notified of the error or omission.

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a minor one. While waiting in line to leave the high school parking lot, Lin inched forward just a bit too far—and bumped the car in front of him. He motioned the other driver to the side of the parking lot, where they examined both cars for damage (they didn’t see any) and exchanged phone numbers. Then Lin handed his insurance card to the other driver, and she drove away with it. “I had no idea what to do,” says Lin, who was 16 at the time. “I just did what I’d heard other people say to do.” Lin’s inexperience may have caused him to skip a few steps in the post accident protocol recommended by many insurers. But even veteran drivers can get frazzled and forget to record crucial information. Here’s a quick guide on what to do after a collision.

1. Assess the Situation

Before you do anything else, take a deep breath. Then ask yourself these questions. First: Are you injured? If you or anyone else is hurt, call 911 immediately. Second: Is your car operable? If so, drive to the side of the road or to a safe place so that you don’t block traffic and cause another accident. If your car is so badly damaged that it can’t be moved, turn on your emergency flashers and stay in the car until help arrives. Third: Should you call the police? “It’s always a good idea to call 911 following an accident,” says

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Stay calm and follow these steps after an accident By Robin Jones KEEP YOUR COOL — Even veteran drivers can forget to record crucial information. Justin Lin’s first auto accident was, fortunately,

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Armando Garcia, community outreach officer for Santa Ana CHP. “However, if there are no injuries, only property damage, the parties involved can agree to just exchange information and leave the scene.”

2. Gather Information

Once you get to a safe place, and if you feel comfortable doing so, start exchanging information. Get the names, driver’s license numbers, addresses, and phone numbers of any drivers involved. Record the color, make, model, year, license plate number, and registered owner for each vehicle, and get the names and phone numbers of any passengers or witnesses. Then, get the names and policy numbers of the drivers’ insurance companies. If it is more convenient, take photos on your phone capturing all the necessary information. Lastly, give the same information about yourself to other drivers. Next, gather information about the accident scene. Sketch out the positions of the vehicles at the time of the accident. Note the location, time, and weather and road conditions. Use your cell phone to photograph the scene and the cars involved, even if there’s no apparent damage. If the police come to the scene, write down the officers’ names, badge numbers, and jurisdiction, and ask them how your insurance company can get a copy of the police report, if one is filed.

3. Call Your Insurance Company

Determining fault is best left to an insurance professional, so don’t admit fault and call your insurance company as soon as possible, even from the accident scene. When you get home, write a detailed account of the collision and download the photos you took. This information will be useful during the insurance claims process and could help if you end up involved in a court case. FOR MORE INFORMATION Trust AAA to steer you right on all your current and future Auto, Home and Life insurance needs. Combining your coverage with one insurance company could make a significant difference in your premium. Call 800.207.7947, or visit AAA.com/insurance for more information or to schedule a comprehensive Insurance review. AAA – your trusted insurance advisor. MARCH 2015

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risk by as much as 50 percent by allowing inexperienced drivers to gain experience by gradually introducing driving tasks and privileges through controlled exposure to high-risk situations. Parents need to learn about their state’s GDL program. Know the restrictions placed on your teen’s license and enforce those limits. Set some important ground rules for your teen driver restricting night driving and passengers. Insist they use seat belts at all times and prohibit driving while on the phone. Distraction is a major risk for any driver, but for teens who lack the riskmanagement experience to assess conditions around them effectively, it’s especially risky. Parents need to be good role models. Remember that your child looks to you as a driver, so practice safe driving yourself. The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety reports that teens get only about an hour and a half of practice each week during the supervised driving period of their licensing process. Parents can help their teen drivers gain crucial risk management experience by getting them out on the road as often as possible.

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This year, Thanksgiving may have you feeling extra grateful —for spending this typically cold-weather holiday on a guaranteed-warm-weather Caribbean cruise vacation and for taking advantage of roundtrip airfare to Ft Lauderdale for just $199! While the space lasts, you can book this Nov 20-30 sailing at AAA Travel and save big by adding this extra-special air rate to your getaway. Sail to popular St Thomas and St Maarten, as well as to the lesser visited gems of St Kitts, Barbados and Dominica. And, onboard, you’ll enjoy $50 shipboard credit, martini tasting, an in-stateroom bottle of wine and all the comforts of Modern SM Luxury. Airy spaces with all the right tasteful details. Restaurants where design is just as important as cuisine. Intuitive service with a keen eye for detail. Doing as much (or as little) as you choose. More than you expected? Celebrity Cruises believes every moment of your vacation should be measured by just how far it takes you from ordinary. That’s Modern LuxuSM ry — and you’ll experience it SM on Equinox, which captures the very essence of premium cruising. Even more so after her recent dry dock where she was enhanced with new amenities, some not available on any other

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ship in the fleet. Enjoy craft beers and comfort food in the new Gastrobar. Or fresh, frozen cocktails on the pool deck at Slush. Shimmering in sophistication from bow to stern, she’ll exceed your expectations as soon as you step aboard. Delight in your choice of 10 exceptional dining venues. Relax in chic and spacious accommodations. Be surprised to feel grass beneath your feet at the Lawn Club as you sail out to sea. With every imaginable comfort, along with Celebrity’s unrivaled guest services, you are bound for an unsurpassed experience no matter your destination. With 1 staff member for nearly every 2 guests, Celebrity’s personal service anticipates your every need. Unobtrusively. Intuitively. Feel restored and relaxed — effortlessly. In your stateroom, out by the pool, in the Canyon Ranch SpaClub,® anywhere at all, at anytime, Celebrity’s onboard family goes the extra mile to ensure every aspect of your cruise turns out just the way you want it.

Nov 20-30 • AAA Member Rate: from $1,745 Balcony rate is per person (double occupancy), is subject to availability at time of booking and includes roundtrip airport/pier transfers, 10-night cruise accommodations/entertainment, most onboard meals, government taxes/fees ($356.62) and $50 shipboard credit per stateroom. Ship’s registry: Malta. Ask about discounted add-on airfare (roundtrip from Buffalo, Cleveland, Columbus, Louisville, Philadelphia or Pittsburgh) available for a limited time. Visit AAA.com/travel for complete itinerary and important pre-travel information.

Modern Luxury

Upgrade from a balcony to a Concierge Class stateroom for $100 per person! Personalized concierge service • in-room sparkling wine on arrival • in-room flowers & fruit & evening hors d’oeuvres delivered daily • luxury bedding • pillow menu • personalized stationery • tote bag • umbrella for onboard use • private bar (custom-stocked for a fee) • massage showerhead • plush robes • oversize towels • salon-quality hairdryer • a selection of shampoos/lotions/soaps • express luggage delivery • early embarkation/disembarkation • priority seating in main dining room & specialty restaurants • make-up/turndown service • expanded room service menu (24 hours) • shoeshine valet Balcony enhancements include a table for 2, cushioned chairs and high-power binoculars for onboard use. MARCH 2015

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A Tour of 2 Cities Sept 14-21

PARIS!

Experience the history and charm of both of these capitals of culture in 1 fabulous tour. Enjoy 3 days discovering the pageantry of London, then ride the EUROSTAR HIGH-SPEED TRAIN beneath the English Channel to the City of Lights for 3 days of Parisian joie de vivre! London Highlights Paris Highlights TM

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• Special welcome dinner with your fellow travelers • Panoramic city tour: See Trafalgar Square, St Paul’s Cathedral, the Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, “Big Ben,” the London Eye and more!

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• Visit the British Monarchy’s stately, expansive Windsor Castle. Queen Elizabeth II uses the 1,000 room castle as both a private home and as a Royal residence where formal duties of state are performed. Enjoy time for lunch in the village.

Aug 1-10 • AAA Member Rate: $3,935

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• “An Evening in Paris”: Visit Montparnasse Tower for open-roof terrace views, then dine with wine & music at a traditional Latin Quarter restaurant.

Rate is per person (double occupancy), is subject to availability at time of booking and includes roundtrip flights (NewarkLondon, Paris-Newark), roundtrip airport/hotel and hotel/train transfers, Eurostar train seating, 6-night hoATURE tel accommodations (London: 3, Paris: 3), 10 meals, sightseeing & admissions per itinerary, hotel baggage handling (1 per person), air taxes & fees/surcharges and services of an in-Europe tour escort. Visit AAA.com/travel for complete itinerary. Additional airline fees CA O for baggage may apply; contact your travel agent for details. Passport required. TI D

• Dinner at 58 Eiffel inside the Eiffel Tower • Seine River “City of Lights” nighttime cruise • City tour: See the Arc de Triomphe, Notre-Dame, Champs-Élysées, Place de la Concorde, Place Vendôme and more! • Dinner with wine & show at Paris’ oldest cabaret theater

Before-discount rate is per person (double occupancy), is subject to availability at time of booking and includes roundtrip hotel/train transfers, 2-night train roomette accommodations (Chicago-Seattle), 7-night ATURE hotel accommodations, 17 meals, meal gratuities (except on train), welcome reception, 4 tours & 1 cruise in Glacier National Park, sightseeing per itinerary, hotel baggage handling (1 per person), hotel taxes and services of an Amtrak Vacations® tour escort (Chicago-Seattle). Visit AAA.com/ CA O TI travel for complete itinerary. Ask about available add-on airfare.

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Glacier National Park Discovery

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Retrace portions of the Lewis & Clark Trail on Amtrak’s Empire Builder from the “Windy City” to the “Emerald City” and explore the “Crown of the Continent” in between! Begin in Chicago; take a city tour before boarding Empire Builder at magnificent Union Station. Start your rail journey with Mississippi River views and glimpses of the Twin Cities skyline. Enjoy breakfast and lunch onboard as you cross into Montana to Glacier National Park. Tour in a 1930s “jammer” with a canvas roll-top; rebuilt in 2001, these vehicles climb Going-to-the-Sun Road. Cross into Canada to visit Waterton Lakes National Park, part of the Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park, a World Heritage Site. Enjoy 2 nights at Glacier Park Lodge. Your other in-park home for 2 nights is the Swiss-themed Many Glacier Hotel on Swiftcurrent Lake. Reboard the Empire Builder for Seattle. See the city’s many gems, including lively Pike Place Market. Cap it all off with an ascent of the iconic Space Needle for breathtaking views!

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Beijing

INTRO to CHINA AN ESCORTED EXPERIENCE

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EXTRA-SPECIAL HIGHLIGHTS include... • A traditional PEKING DUCK DINNER in one of Beijing‘s best restaurants renowned for the preparation & presentation of this world-famous delicacy • An up-close & personal FAMILY-HOME VISIT & HOME-COOKED MEAL in one of Beijing’s ancient and fast-disappearing hutong neighborhoods, with an opportunity to question and interact with your hosts

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• An entertaining KUNG FU ACADEMY VISIT & DEMONSTRATION by its students — whom you may meet afterward and try your hand at learning a move or two!

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• A traditional, interactive & fun “HOTPOT“ DINNER, where spearing & dipping your meats & veggies in a tabletop “vat“ of broth makes for a very social experience!

Enjoy the comfort & security of an escorted experience — a comprehensive, informative & personal look at this rapidly growing city and an in-depth introduction to its fascinating culture. See landmarks & learn customs for nearly a week; then enjoy an entire day independently exploring & indulging your interests — art, history, cuisine, shopping, photography, parks & zoos — it’s all up to you, with suggestions, advice, directions, etc, from your expert in-China local guide! Marvel at ancient & modern, urban & rural, rich & poor, simple & sophisticated, serene & chaotic. Beijing’s unique combination of seemingly contradictory elements may well change your understanding of this city & nation...and provide moving memories that last a lifetime.

Sept 17-24 • AAA Member Rate: $3,425 Before-discount rate is per person (double occupancy), is subject to availability at time of booking and includes roundtrip flights (Newark-Beijing), roundtrip airport/hotel transfers, accommodations, 12 meals, in-China guide, sightseeing/admissions, baggage handling (1 per person), driver & escort gratuities, AAA Tour Manager (if minimum-participation goal is met) & government taxes/fees. Additional airline fees for baggage may apply; contact your travel agent for details. Visit AAA.com/GoAsia for itinerary.

4 UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITES — THE GREAT WALL AT BADALING, THE IMPERIAL PALACE (FORBIDDEN CITY), THE SUMMER PALACE AND THE TEMPLE OF HEAVEN TIANANMEN SQUARE • 2008 SUMMER OLYMPICS SITE • LAMA BUDDHIST TEMPLE • HUTONG MARKET VISIT, HOME VISIT & HOME-COOKED MEAL • BELL & DRUM TOWERS TEA CEREMONY JADE FACTORY • PEDICAB RIDE • KUNG FU DEMONSTRATION & STUDENT INTERACTION • TRADITIONAL PEKING DUCK & HOTPOT DINNERS • & MORE!

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ALASKA BY LAND! See the incredible, inspirational interior of the Last Frontier on this 9-night escorted tour — unforgettable experiences not on cruises! Traditional salmon bake & a sternwheeler river cruise in Fairbanks 4-hour adventure flying over the Arctic Circle, the Trans-Alaska Pipeline and the Yukon River 7-hour Tundra Wilderness Tour in Denali National Park, looking for grizzlies, moose & more...with an overnight in the park Meet a 4-time winner of the Iditarod Sled Dog Race and his canine crew Visits to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation & Begich Boggs Visitor centers 2-hour river float trip in Kenai Fjords National Park A ride on Girdwood’s Alyeska Tram — from sea level to 2,300 feet! Special welcome & farewell dinners with your fellow travelers

July 8-17 • AAA Member Rate: $5,675 Rate is per person (double occupancy), is subject to availability at time of booking and includes flights (PhiladelphiaFairbanks, Anchorage-Philadelphia), roundtrip airport/hotel transfers, motorcoach sightseeing, accommodations (Fairbanks, Denali, Anchorage, Seward: 2 each, Girdwood: 1), 17 meals, luggage handling (1 bag/person), gratuities for included features (includes driver, escort), in-Alaska escort and AAA Tour Manager (if minimum-participation goal is met). Additional airline fees for baggage may apply; contact your travel agent for details.

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Oct 15–Nov 4 • AAA Member Rate: from $10,524

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Before-discount rate is per person (double occupancy), is subject to availability at time of booking and includes flights (Newarl-Cairns, Sydney-Newark plus flights in Australia & New Zealand), roundtrip airport/hotel transfers, accommodations, hotel luggage handling (1 bag per person), taxes/gratuities/government fees for included features, 31 meals, professional guide in Australia & New Zealand and the services of a AAA Tour Manager (if minimum-participation goal is met). AAA Member Choice Vacations® door-to-door transfer serATURE vice is unavailable on this departure. Visit AAA.com/GoAustralia for complete itinerary and important pre-travel information. Additional airline CA O fees for baggage may apply; contact your travel agent for details. TI

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AAA Member Rates for all tours below are per person (double occupancy), are subject to availability at time of booking and include accommodations, sightseeing admissions, taxes/gratuities for included features, baggage handling (1 bag per person) and meals as indicated. (Select tours below also include roundtrip flights from Philadelphia and roundtrip airport/hotel transfers. Additional airline fees for baggage may apply; contact your travel agent for details.) Visit AAA.com/travel for itinerary details.

BEST OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA

PACIFIC NORTHWEST

So many delights in 1 tour — from the endless charms of San Francisco to the natural JULY 23-31 • $3,619 splendor of the redwoods at Muir Woods to the opulence of Hearst Castle. Cross Golden Gate Bridge, enjoy the Mediterranean ambiance of Sausalito, sample wines at Napa Valley vineyards, savor lunch aboard the Napa Wine Train. Ride Amtrak’s scenic California Zephyr to Lake Tahoe. Visit the ghost town of Virginia City NV. Dine & dance on a riverboat paddlewheeler. Marvel at Yosemite’s wonders. Explore coastal Carmel, Big Sur and Monterey. 14 meals. AIR INCLUDED.

Ascend the Space Needle at Seattle Center, site of the 1962 World’s Fair. Wander through Chihuly Garden & Glass. Enjoy a land-&-water excursion, the Future of Flight Aviation Center JULY 19-25 • $1,815 and a Boeing tour. Explore Pike Place Market. Visit Mt St Helens Visitor Center, the Astoria Column and Ft Clatsop. Enjoy a Tillamook cheese plant, a culinary demonstration, Oregon Coast Aquarium, Sea Lion Caves and an oceanfront dune buggy ride at the National Dunes Recreation Area. Tour Portland and its renowned rose gardens. Marvel at the Columbia Gorge’s Bonneville Dam and Multnomah Falls as well as historic Timberline Lodge on Mt Hood. 9 meals.

AMERICAN MAJESTY

YELLOWSTONE EXPERIENCE

From Salt Lake City to Denver, take in some of America’s favorite national landmarks. Hear the Mormon Tabernacle Choir (choir schedule AUG 29–SEPT 6 • $3,485 permitting). Visit Grand Teton and Yellowstone parks (including Old Faithful & Mammoth Hot Springs), Devil’s Tower, Deadwood, Mt Rushmore (during the day and again in the evening for its inspiring lighting ceremony), Crazy Horse Monument, Custer State Park, Ft Laramie National Historic Site, Cody’s Buffalo Bill Historic Center and Cheyenne. Take a wildlife Jeep® safari through SD’s Black Hills. 15 meals. AIR INCLUDED.

Our first national park’s first explorers were called liars when they described its otherAUG 10-16 • $1,765 worldly geysers & bubbling mudpots and its free-ranging bison, elk, moose, bears & wolves. Begin at Salt Lake City and travel through scenic Idaho to Yellowstone. Enjoy Old Faithful & many other natural landmarks, as well as the Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center. A Wildlife Safari includes a picnic dinner. Also enjoy Grand Teton National Park, the cowboy town of Jackson, a Jenny Lake cruise, the Mormon Tabernacle Choir (schedule permitting) and more! 12 meals.

NEW MEXICO BALLOON FIESTA

COLORADO TRAIN ADVENTURE

Explore Albuquerque, the Land of Enchantment’s largest city, then a 3-night stay in OCT 4-9 • $3,265 charming Santa Fe. Visit historic Chimayo village. Enjoy artsy Taos and the impressive Rio Grande Gorge. Take a fun salsa-making class. Ride Sandia Peak’s Aerial Tramway. At the International Balloon Fiesta,® witness the mass ascension of hundreds of balloons. Explore Rte 66, Old Town Albuquerque, the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center and Acoma Pueblo. See the Balloon Fiesta’s evening “Glowdeo” of illuminated balloons & fireworks afterward! 11 meals. AIR INCLUDED.

This Centennial State tour features rides on the Pike’s Peak Cog Railway, the Royal Gorge SEPT 12-19 • $2,145 Route RR, the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic RR and the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge RR. Tour the US Air Force Academy and marvel at the rock formations of the Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs. Ride the country’s steepest incline and walk on the world’s highest suspension bridge at Royal Gorge. Visit Great Sand Dunes and Mesa Verde national parks. See the monoliths of Colorado National Monument. Visit the CO Railroad Museum in Golden. 15 meals.

SAN FRANCISCO & NAPA WINE COUNTRY

GRAND CANYON & ARIZONA ADVENTURE

Here’s a tasty tour from scenic Carmel-bythe-Sea and the Monterey Peninsula to San JUNE 18-24 • $3,495 Francisco and Napa Valley. See landmarks of the City by the Bay — Twin Peaks, Golden Gate Park, Cliff House, the Presidio and Fisherman’s Wharf. Cross Golden Gate Bridge to visit Mediterranean-flavored Sausalito and the redwoods at Muir Woods; ferry back across San Francisco Bay. Tour & sip samples at 4 wineries (enjoy a chef-prepared picnic lunch at one!), blend your own Merlot and savor an elegant dinner aboard the Napa Valley Wine Train. 8 meals. AIR INCLUDED.

Fly to Phoenix and ride to Sedona’s beautiful Poco Diablo Resort. Explore scenic backcounSEPT 20-27 • $2,695 try on an exciting off-road Pink Jeep® tour. Visit the IMAX Theater at Williams, then ride the Grand Canyon Railway (first class) to the canyon’s South Rim. Spend 2 nights there in a national park lodge, then ride the vintage Verde Canyon Railroad. Explore Old Town Scottsdale, marvel at intriguing plants at the Desert Botanical Garden and Western art at the Heard Museum. Enjoy a memorable farewell steakhouse dinner — cowboy-style! 11 meals. AIR INCLUDED.

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Musical Heartland of America’s South

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An entertaining music-themed journey to 3 of America’s most fascinating tune towns that features an Amtrak train ride from Memphis to New Orleans! Nashville — Music City USA

Stay at Gaylord Opryland Resort, visit the Country Music Hall of Fame and see a live performance at the Grand Ole Opry.

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Ireland & Scotland

Memphis — Birthplace of Rock n Roll

Tour Sun Studios and visit the Staxx Museum, the Rock n Soul Museum and Elvis Presley’s Graceland estate.

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New Orleans — Birthplace of American Jazz

Walk through the French Quarter and the Garden District and visit Bourbon Street and Jackson Square.

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Amtrak Music Cities of America Sept 17-24 • AAA Member Rate: $2,299

Before-discount rate is per person (double occupancy), is subject to availability at time of booking and includes roundtrip airport/hotel transfers, accommodations, Amtrak coach service (Memphis–New Orleans), 10 meals, local guide, motorcoach sightseeing, baggage handling (1 per person) and gratuities for restaurant servers & hotel bellmen. Ask about available add-on airfare.

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Before-discount rate is per person (double occupancy), is subject to availability at time of booking and includes hotel accommodations, guided motorcoach sightseeing, entrance fees, 12 meals and in–country tour director. Visit AAA.com/GoIreland for complete itinerary and more information. Ask about available add-on airfare. Passport required. Escorted tour operated by CIE Tours International.

Best of Ireland South • Oct 21-29 • AAA Member Rate: $1,475

DINGLE

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KILLARNEY DUBLIN

CLIFFS OF MOHER

Spellbinding scenery Rollicking entertainment Fascinating history Comprehensive sightseeing

Dublin tour with a local guide Farmhouse tea & scones Sheepdog skills demonstration Horse-drawn “jaunting car” ride in Killarney Storytelling session in Newmarket-on-Fergus Walking tour of Trinity College • Book of Kells Irish National Stud & Japanese Gardens Open-top bus tour of Dublin, with a visit & drink at Guiness Storehouse or Old Jameson Distillery Blarney Castle’s “Stone of Eloquence” Blarney Woolen Mills Dingle Brewing Company Walking tour of Galway King John’s Castle Cliffs of Moher

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Taste of Scotland & Ireland a lively and entrancing show of songs, stories and traditional dancing. Tour Edinburgh’s sights, driving along bustling Princes Street and through the wide and gracious streets of the 200-year-old Georgian New Town with a local guide. Stroll part of the Royal Mile, where compact medieval houses can reach 11 floors tall. Visit massive Edinburgh Castle, dominating the city and housing the Scottish Crown Jewels and the Stone of Scone; the balance of the day is free.

The Isle of Shamrocks & Leprechauns Drive through Ayrshire and along the coast. From Cairnryan, ferry over to Northern Ireland to visit the Titanic Belfast attraction; learn about the famous liner that was born in the adjacent docks. State-of-the-art displays describe Belfast, its working conditions as well as other aspects of the ship. Drive on to Dublin and your ho-

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tel overlooking the bay. The evening is at leisure for independent dining. On your central Dublin tour, see fashionable shopping areas, view elegant Georgian squares and pause at the Famine Memorial’s evocative figures. Walk Trinity College’s grounds with a student guide and view the illuminated 8th-century Book of Kells; learn how monks created this and other masterpieces. Enjoy a canal dinner cruise with traditional music aboard a former Guinness barge. Traverse Ireland’s midlands, stopping for photos at the hilltop Rock of Cashel. Enjoy tea & scones at a farmhouse and watch skilled dogs herd sheep. At Blarney Castle, kiss the famous “Stone of Eloquence,” then stop at Blarney Woollen Mills for quality Irish-made goods. In Killarney, picturesquely set beside lakes and mountains, relax before din-

HARRY CONNICK, JR.

Sands Bethlehem Event Center, Bethlehem Showered with awards and recognition for his live and recorded musical performances, and for his achievements on screens large and small as well as the Broadway stage and on “American Idol,” Harry Connick, Jr. has exemplified excellence in every aspect of the entertainment world. Tickets: $79.50 to $119.50. Performance at 8 p.m. For tickets and information, visit sandseventcenter.com.

March 17-April 30 HANSEL AND GRETEL

The LaBuda Center, DeSales University, 2755 Station Avenue, Center Valley This version of the classic tale is guaranteed to delight all ages. When Hansel and Gretel are sent into the woods, they encounter an arrogant troll who fiercely guards his little wooden bridge, a talking owl, a forest sprite, and two hobgoblins in the service of the nasty (and hilarious) witch. Tremble for Hansel as he’s locked in a cage and fed nothing but fudge and cake. Cheer on Gretel as she attempts to outwit the Witch and set free all the lost children who have been turned into cookies! For tickets and information, visit desales.edu or call (610) 282-3192.

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Castle dig into a memorable medieval-style feast where lords & ladies serenade you with song and harp. Venture on to Galway for a walking tour around its central core. Visit the monastic Clonmacnoise site, founded in 546AD by St Ciaran to see elaborate Celtic crosses, round towers and ruins of medieval churches. Return to Dublin for a final night of exploration and enjoyment of the city’s delights and a last taste of the Celtic temperament. Log on to AAA.com/Ireland, visit a AAA Travel location or call 1-800-354-8761.

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Taste of Scotland & Ireland • Sept 19-30 • AAA Member Rate: $2,468

Before-discount rate is per person (double occupancy), is subject to availability at time of booking and includes hotel accommodations, guided motorcoach sightseeing, entrance fees, 17 meals and in–country tour director. Visit AAA.com/GoIreland for complete itinerary and more information. Ask about available add-on airfare. Passport required. Escorted tour operated by CIE Tours International.

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ner, then perhaps spend your evening exploring its many “singing pubs.” A relaxing horse-drawn “jaunting car” ride rewards you with views of Ross Castle on Lough Leane. Embark on the Ring of Kerry — a winding route featuring breathtaking vistas of mountains and coastlines. Cross a bridge to Valentia Island for the Skellig Experience, which describes the austere island-bound lives of early Christian monks. Stop in Sneem to admire its brightly painted houses, pause at Moll’s Gap for stunning views and return to vibrant central Killarney for a free evening. Ferry across River Shannon to reach the Cliffs of Moher, a spectacular wall of sandstone reaching 700 feet above the Atlantic. Check in to Bunratty Castle Hotel; if you wish, visit the nearby Folk Park, sip a drink in 200-year-old Durty Nelly’s Pub or shop at Bunratty Mills. At Bunratty

March 19-22

LEHIGH VALLEY AUTO SHOW

Stabler Arena at Lehigh University, 124 Goodman Drive, Bethlehem The Greater Lehigh Valley Auto Show is the region’s premier showcase for the newest and hottest automobile technology from Detroit and around the world. Featured are 250 new cars and trucks, from 27 auto manufacturers, on display in three buildings. Ticket prices at door: $10 Adult, $7 Senior citizens (55+), $7 Children (6-14), Children under 5 free. Thursday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For information, visit glvautoshow.org.

March 20-22

SUGARLOAF CRAFTS FESTIVAL

Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, 100 Station Avenue, Oaks Lovers of fine crafts and art will find more than 250 top artisans displaying and selling their unique creations in pottery, sculpture, glass, jewelry, fashion, home décor, furniture and home accessories, items for the garden, and photographyFriday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For information and tickets, visit sugarloafcrafts.com/festivals.

March 22 3D PRINTING WORKSHOP

The Franklin Institute, 271 North 21st Street, Philadelphia Ready to dive into 3D printing, but don’t know where to start? Join the Franklin Institute for an innovative 3D printing workshop and learn how to turn those designs you’ve imagined into physical formations with just the click of a button! Ages 11+. Non-members $50; $30 for additional participant. Franklin Institute members $40; $25 for additional member participant. Additional participants will be sharing a computer and print design with another participant. To register for this event, please call (215) 448-1200 (option 4). Time: 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

March 22

OAK RIDGE BOYS

Sellersville Theater, 24 West Temple Avenue, Sellersville Country legends, the Oak Ridge Boys’ string of hits includes the platinum chart-topper “Elvira” plus the number ones “Bobby Sue,” “American Made,” “I Guess It Never Hurts to Hurt Sometimes,” and “Fancy Free. “ The “Boys Night Out Tour” features the core lineup of Duane Allen, William Lee Golden, Richard Sturban and Philly-born Joe Bonsall, carrying on 50 years of tradition. Two shows: 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. Tickets are $50 and $69.50. For information and tickets, visit st94.com or call (215) 257-5808.

March 27-29

BLAST FURNACE BLUES

ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks, 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem Grammy Award-winning Shemekia Copeland, guitarist Tommy Castro, the Heritage Blues Orchestra and John Nemeth & the Bo-Keys headline the three-day blues festival. Threeday passes and single-day tickets are available. For information and tickets, visit artsquest.org or call (610) 332-3378.

April 1

MEET THE SHEEP

Peter Wentz Farmstead, 2030 Shearer Road, Worcester This child’s program is perfect for ages 3 and up, accompanied by an adult, to meet the sheep that live at the historic 18th century Peter Wentz Farmstead that once served as George Washington’s headquarters. Learn about these wooly friends and make a wool craft to take home. 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Pre-registration is required, $5 child. For information, visit montcopa.org or call (610) 584-5104.

Solving the Cannabis Conundrum

AAA Foundation research to help bridge knowledge gap on marijuana-impaired driving By Kevin Adams A

s the legalization of marijuana increases across the United States, the lack of knowledge and research about its effects on drivers is becoming more glaring. AAA is one of the leading organizations helping to fill that gap. “When it comes to cannabis and driving, public policy is way ahead of the research and data, which is counterproductive,” said AAA Traffic Safety Advocacy & Research Director Jacob Nelson. The recreational use of marijuana for adults is now legal in four states -- a number that doubled late last year, when voters in Alaska and Oregon joined Colorado and Washington in approving ballot measures — and 19 additional states plus the District of Columbia have authorized marijuana for medicinal purposes. According to Dr. Barry Logan, vice president of Forensic Science Initiatives and Chief of Forensic Toxicology at NMS Labs and an internationally recognized expert in alcohol, other drugs and traffic safety, marijuana is the most popular recreational drug in the U.S. after alcohol and tobacco. In 2013, he said, an

the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration showed that 8.65 percent of drivers had marijuana in their systems on weekend evenings. Several other studies have shown that up to 14 percent of drivers who sustained injuries or died in traffic crashes tested positive for THC. With increased legalization efforts, those numbers could rise in future years. And legalization also leads to another (18 to 25-year olds) problem. “When you legalize a drug, whether estimated 25 million Americans smoked it’s for medicinal or recreational purposes, cannabis, and more than 14 million do so zero tolerance goes out the window,” regularly. Tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, Logan said. “If it’s legal to have it and use the active ingredient in marijuana, is the it, you can’t say it’s illegal to have in your second most common substance, after blood.” Logan said past studies support the alcohol, found in the blood of impaired belief that marijuana smokers have an and fatally injured drivers. The most recent roadside survey by increased crash risk within two hours of smoking. And according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, marijuana negatively affects drivers’ Nighttime weekend attentiveness and perception of time and speed. drivers who “There’s a lot of focus on marijuana from the legal side,” said National Trans-

31.6%

Americans who smoked marijuana in the past year

8.6%

had marijuana in their system

1 in 8 High school seniors

drove after smoking marijuana in the prior two weeks

portation Safety Board member Mark Rosekind. “What’s not being discussed is the safety side of it. Marijuana can be just as impairing. I think most people, whether they smoke marijuana or not, would say they don’t want to be driving next to somebody who’s impaired by marijuana.” Indeed, AAA’s 2013 Traffic Safety Culture Index showed that 80.3 percent of drivers support having a marijuana per se law, which makes it illegal to drive with a certain amount of marijuana in one’s system. However, lack of data has prevented a consensus on what such a standard should be. Even though marijuana is now legal in some form in nearly half the states, Continued on page 20

Hertz Recognized as Best Car Rental Company among Industry Awards! T

he Hertz Corporation was recently recognized as 'Best Car Rental Company of 2014' in three top-tier travel industry awards, including Business Traveler Magazine's 2014 Best in Business Travel Awards, Global Traveler GT Tested Reader Survey Awards, and Recommend Travel Agent Readers' Choice Awards. Business Traveler Magazine's 2014 Best in Business Travel Awards named the travel industry's top providers of services and products. Hertz was named 'Best Car Rental Company in North America' and winners were chosen by the magazine's readers in the 26th Annual Best in Business Travel survey. This year, readers selected the best in 66 categories, ranging from global airlines, hotel establishments and car rental companies. Global Traveler named Hertz 'Best Car Rental Company' in the 11th GT Tested Reader Survey awards. The readers of Global Traveler named the

top of the class in airlines, hotels, destinations, travel goods and services around the world. Lastly, Recommend magazine named Hertz as 'Best Travel Agent Support Car Rental Company' in their 18th annual readers choice awards. Recommend readers selected their preferred destinations, tour operators, resorts and cruise lines and a variety of other industry categories. To learn more about Hertz and the company's recent recognitions, visit www.hertz.com. MARCH 2015

Solving the Cannabis Conundrum Continued from page 19

there is no standardized roadside test — such as a breathalyzer for alcohol — that measures THC levels in a driver’s system. Similarly, no nationwide legal standard — such as a .08% blood alcohol concentration — constitutes driver impairment in regards to marijuana. The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety is sponsoring two studies that began last year to determine, among other things, whether the incidence of marijuana-impaired driving in Washington State has increased since legalization, the relationship between the blood concentration of THC and crash severity, and a threshold of active THC blood concentrations at which driver impairment and crash risk increase significantly. The results of both studies are expected to be released by early 2016. “The AAA Foundation is doing important research that is needed to move the needle in this area,” Nelson said. “And AAA is geared to leverage those results to guide public policy and education efforts across the states.” About the Author: Kevin Adams is a freelance writer based in Orlando, Florida, and writes for multiple AAA publications.

MARCH 2015

Pack the Card that Pays

Passport? ✓Check. Itinerary and flight information? ✓Check. Hotel confirmation? ✓Check. retailers and restaurants – from the through April 30, While you’re at it, don’t forget to whenNow Olive Garden and Panera Bread to Bath you apply for AAA Member bring along another important travel “tool” – the AAA Member Rewards Visa® credit card. It’s a value-packed credit card that simply makes travel more rewarding – with outstanding earning power on everyday purchases, no annual limits on how many points you can earn, plus plenty of opportunities to earn double, even triple points.

More Ways to Earn TRIPLE points for all of your qualifying AAA and travel purchases (airline tickets, car rentals, cruises, vacation packages and more), or any other purchase at AAA DOUBLE points for gas, grocery, and drug store purchases ONE point for each dollar on all other retail purchases Best of all, there are no tiers, no limits on the number of points you can earn*. Plus, you can combine points from multiple AAA Member Rewards Visa accounts! More Ways to Redeem You’ll never run out of ways to redeem

Rewards visa card at any AAA East Central branch office location, you have the opportunity to purchase a $50 Visa gift card for only $4.95! See a store associate for details.

your points, either. Turn points into AAA Vouchers you can use at AAA branches for membership renewal, AAA travel agency services, car rentals, airfare, cruises, and attraction tickets, or that new set of luggage. Or, redeem your points for one percent cash back or Gift Cards redeemable at more than 100 national

& Body Works and Best Buy.

Plus, Safety on the Road The new AAA Member Rewards Visa credit card is packed with safety features, too. On the road, enjoy $500,000 in common carrier travel accident insurance. Lose your card? It’s no problem with overnight card replacement. You'll also have around-the-clock fraud protection and zero liability for fraudulent credit card purchases. To learn more about rates, fees, and other costs and benefits associated with the use of this card, please call 866-665-3581or apply online at AAA.com/CreditCard.

* Earn 1 point per dollar of new net retail purchase transactions (qualifying purchases less credits, returns, and adjustments) (“Net Purchases”) charged to the card each billing cycle. Earn 2 points per dollar (consisting of 1 base point and 1 bonus point) for Net Purchases made with the card at any eligible gas, grocery or pharmacy retail merchant categories as designated by us. Eligible merchants and their associated Merchant Category Codes (“MCC”) are the following: (a) Gas Stations (MCC codes 5541 and 5542); (b) Grocery Stores (MCC codes 5411, 5422, 5441, 5451, 5462, and 5499); and (c) Pharmacy Stores (MCC codes 5122 and 5912). Purchases made at merchants that do not process transactions under these codes will not qualify to receive double points. Earn 3 points per dollar (consisting of 1 base point and 2 bonus points) for Net Purchases made with the card through any participating AAA Club, when AAA is the merchant of record, or at eligible retail travel merchant categories as designated by us. Eligible travel Merchant Category Codes (“MCC”) are the following: (a) Airlines (MCC codes 3000-3299, and 4511); (b) Car Rental Agencies (MCC codes 3351-3441, and 7512); (c) Hotels, Motels, Inns and Resorts (MCC codes 3501-3999, and 7011); (d) Cruise Lines (MCC code 4411); and (e) Travel Agencies and Tour Operators (MCC Code 4722). Purchases made at merchants that do not process transactions under these codes will not qualify to receive triple points. Rewards begin at 2,500 points for merchandise, 5,000 points for cash and AAA reward vouchers and 15,000 points for air. Other restrictions apply. Complete details accompany new account materials. This credit card program is issued and administered by Bank of America, N.A. Visa and Visa Signature are registered trademarks of Visa International Service Association and are used by the Issuer pursuant to license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. AAA is a trademark of American Automobile Association, Inc. ©2014 Bank of America Corporation

Millennials Love Their Cars More than Social Media

READY FOR THE ROAD — Young people claim to drive more miles per month than any other generation.

Generation Y really wants to drive after all Contrary to what you may have and car buying,” said John Krafcik, mobile marketplace.

heard, young people have a passion for cars and car ownership. According to a new research study “Millennials Have Drive” conducted by MTV, 3 in 4 young people say they would rather give up social media for a day than their car. Seventy-two percent would rather give up texting for a week than their car. Eight in 10 Millennials get around most often by car as opposed to any other form of transportation — a stark contrast to studies in recent years that show driving on the decline among people born from approximately 1980 through the late 1990s. This shift in driving behaviors and attitudes can be attributed to Millennials aging up into car ownership, an improving economy and the fact that more are able to afford cars now than a few years ago. According to AAA Auto Buying plan partner TrueCar, Millennials will purchase 4.24 million cars and light trucks in 2015. They are expected to comprise about 25 percent of the new vehicle market. “Improving economic conditions are shifting the rhetoric around Millennials

president of TrueCar. “Saying they don’t like cars simply isn’t true anymore. We know having a car means the same thing to Millennials that it does to other generations: independence and identity.” They also see owning a car as more than just a big-ticket purchase of four wheels and an engine. The MTV study found almost 3 in 4 think it’s important their car reflect who they are, and 85 percent are looking forward to one day owning the car they’ve always wanted. While the overall sentiment toward car ownership is overwhelmingly positive, “Millennials Have Drive” offers several insights into ways the buying experience can be improved. In fact, 8 in 10 young people believe the buying or leasing of a car should take less time. Additionally, 71 percent agree that ratings and comparisons among vehicles are often unclear and 87 percent say the buying process should be more transparent. Often referred to as Digital Natives, Millennials are adept at using technology and are heavily represented on TrueCar’s

They made up almost one quarter of mobile users in 2014, and Krafcik expects this number to grow to about one third in 2015. “TrueCar is in a unique position as our site and mobile application demands open, transparent, at-your-fingertip pricing data coupled with mobile accessibility.” “The insights show a generation that emphasizes car ownership and the critical role it plays in their day-to-day lives,” said Berj Kazanjian, Senior Vice

President, MTV. “Millennials, like other generations, see car ownership not only as a way to establish independence, but also as a way to craft their unique adult identity.”

SMART CAR SHOPPING Looking for a new car? The AAA Auto Buying program provides unbiased new and used car pricing information free of charge to AAA members through AAA’s preferred supplier TrueCar. To save money and get the upfront price on your next new car, visit the AAA Auto Buying Program at www.AAA.com/AutoBuying. Mobile users can download the AAA Auto Buying Tools App at AAA.com/Mobile.

Moving Home from College Made Easy Penske offers a course in Moving 101 Millions of students shift their Pack smart — Bring home belongings back and forth from colleges and universities each year and students will soon begin their annual trek back home. Moving is never easy but there are things you can do to make it better for everyone involved. Whether you’re a senior or a sophomore, the experts at Penske Truck Rental have a curriculum to help make you or you college-age student make the move home: Don’t wait — Springtime and graduation weeks are peak moving times for both students and families living near or around campus. Reserve a truck before they’re all rented out — at least two weeks prior to your move. For most students, a 12- or 16-foot truck is a perfect fit for contents of a college residence or small off-campus apartment. If you can, try to move on a weekday — weekends are always the busiest moving days. Pack in increments — Start early to avoid the stress of last-minute rushing. It’s OK to leave a box open in case you need something you’ve packed inside it.

only what you need. Before you toss something consider donating any useable items to fellow students or various charities. Load your heaviest items on the truck first to create a sturdy base, then start stacking on top. Boxes, packing tape, bubble pack, moving blankets, and hand trucks are also essential to keeping your belongings safer and making your move easier. Think safety — A moving truck is taller, wider and heavier than cars or SUVs. So, drive a bit slower and take extra care when making turns, driving under overhangs or near low tree branches. Penske offers 24/7/365 emergency roadside assistance in case you have a problem. Make it fun — Keep a positive attitude during the move – play music, spring for pizza after all the work is done and don’t let frustration get to you. Penske moving trucks have CD players, radios, air conditioning and cell-phone outlet chargers — all the things necessary for a comfortable, enjoyable ride.

Go green and save green — Save on expenses and be kinder to the environment by moving together with someone from your area. Check with your residence life office on campus to help find someone to share the load. Pack a go bag — With most belongings packed tightly away, create a travel bag for moving day to keep important paperwork, credit cards, identification, change of clothes, drinks and snacks close at hand. Whether you need a truck for moving across the country or down the street, Penske Truck Rental offers significant savings for AAA members. Save 12 percent on one-way and local truck rentals and 12 percent off moving supplies and accessories. Offer only applicable to daily fixed rate and any mileage charges. Book online and save up to 20 percent on one-way rentals at PenskeTruckRental.com.

MARCH 2015

Can Your Vehicle Pass the Smell Test? How to sniff out a problem a mile away Sometimes you can sniff out

potential problems with your vehicle just by following your nose. Strange smells are often an early warning signal for future problems. Taking care of them early can save you time and money later on. Rotten egg odors could mean a problem with your catalytic converter not properly converting the hydrogen sulfide in the exhaust to sulfur dioxide. The smell of burning rubber from under the hood accompanied by a squealing sound that changes in pitch as you accelerate probably indicates that you have a slipping accessory belt. The smell of burnt toast (a light, sharp odor) often signals an electrical short. To be safe, don’t attempt to drive the car until a professional can diagnose the problem. Smells often accompany the malfunction of a component that contains fluids. All petroleum-based fluids have an acrid/burnt odor — whereas mineral-based power steering fluid will smell a bit more “nutty.” Heavy acrid odors often indicate an oil leak. If you don’t see any smoke, raise the hood to see whether any oil has dripped onto a hot engine part. If you see smoke, don’t open the hood. You might create a dangerous flame-up by introducing more air into the engine compartment. Brake fluid has a strong, pungent odor that you are unlikely to forget. Contact your service specialist as soon as possible because a brake fluid leak could result in brake failure. An acrid, chemical odor (burning resin) may signal overheated brakes. If you see

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SMELLING TROUBLE — Strange smells are often an early warning signal for future problems. smoke coming from a wheel, that brake is probably not releasing and the car should not be driven. Gasoline vapors may mean you’ve forgotten to replace the gas cap. Smelling gas after a failed start means you may have flooded the fuel chamber. Wait a while before trying again. If you smell gas any other time, it could signal a leak in the fuel system — a potentially explosive problem. Don’t drive anywhere until a technician can pinpoint and correct the leak. A sweet, steamy odor indicates a coolant leak. Drive carefully to a nearby service station, keeping an eye on your gauges. When the coolant odor is accompanied by a hot, metallic smell and steam from under the hood,

your engine has overheated and you’ll probably need a tow. Musty odors can indicate the existence of some trapped water, usually under the carpet. If left unchecked it can ruin the carpet and also speed up corrosion. The solution is to remove the carpets and dry up both the carpet and the floor. Anytime you smell exhaust fumes while driving, a thorough inspection should be done as soon as possible to avoid breathing carbon monoxide (which has no aroma). It’s a good idea to roll down all of the windows before heading to your mechanic to ensure adequate ventilation. If the smell becomes more intense, park the vehicle and have it towed as concentrated exhaust fumes are toxic.

FOR MORE INFORMATION Visit AAA.com for information on all things automotive including tips on buying, operating and maintaining a vehicle.

Scope of Service

1 - Collision Repairs 2 - Frame Repair 3 - Direct Repair Provider 4 - Total Paint Replacement

5 - Paintless Dent Repair 6 - Glass Replacement 7 - Glass Repairs 8 - Restorations

9 - Vinyl & Soft Roof Replacement 10 - Corrosion Protection 11 - Upholstery Repair 12 - Auto Detailing E - Emissions Testing Site

BERKS COUNTY

LEHIGH COUNTY

NORTHAMPTON COUNTY

Douglassville Auto Body & Sales, Inc. 1-3, 5-10, 12 E 610/326-0422 1501 Ben Franklin Hwy., Douglassville Fred Beans Collision Center 1-12 E 610/327-2680 525 Rt. 100 N., Boyertown

Mikitz Gordon Street Collision Center 1-12 610/437-3041 229 W. Gordon St., Allentown

Brown Daub Collision Center 1-12 E 610/253-1672 1650 Butler St., Easton

Reliable Auto Body 1-12 610/433-3212 967 Sumner Ave., Whitehall

Easton Auto Body 1-12 E 610/252-6502 1328 Elm St., Easton

MONTGOMERY COUNTY

Young Volkswagen Collision Center 1-12 E 610/991-9115 191 Commerce Park Dr., Easton

LEHIGH COUNTY Auto Collision Specialists 1-12 E 610/965-2060 3893 Tank Farm Road, Emmaus

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Approved Auto Repair Member Benefits

Bergey’s Collision Center of Lansdale 1-12 215/855-4754 1301 N. Broad St., Lansdale Sands Collision Center 1-12 E 267/923-7141 602 Main St., Red Hill

Approved Auto Repair facilities have been inspected and certified by AAA to meet stringent quality standards. As a AAA member, you receive the following benefits when you employ the services of an Approved Auto Repair facility: Free Maintenance Inspection — On request, when having paid repair work done by an AAR facility, your vehicle will be inspected at no charge for items that most frequently contribute to roadside breakdowns. When you pick up your vehicle you will receive a written recommendation of any needed maintenance or repairs. Written Estimate — You will be provided a written estimate of the cost of all work to be performed on your vehicle. The cost of the work performed may not exceed the estimate by more than 10 percent unless authorized by you in advance. Warranty — Unless otherwise specified in writing prior to the start of work, all repairs (both parts and labor) are guaranteed for a minimum of 12 months or 12,000 miles, whichever comes first. Return of Parts — All replaced parts will be returned to you, provided you request them at the time you deliver your vehicle for service. With the exception of those that must be returned to the manufacturer under a warranty or exchange program.

CARBON COUNTY Liberty AutoGlass 610/377-7787 509 N. First St., Lehighton

LEHIGH COUNTY Mesko Glass & Mirror Co., Inc. 610/264-3000 171 Lloyd St., Allentown

MONTGOMERY COUNTY Alderfer Glass Co. 215/723-1192 144 Telford Pike, Telford

AAA inspected and approved • State-of-the-art equipment and facilities • Insured • State registered • ASE, I-CAR, OEM certified technicians • Guaranteed workmanship • AAA arbitration • Most insurance claims accepted AAA Approved Auto Body® facilities are not the only facilities capable of competent repairs.

AAA Approved Auto Repair® Scope of Service Approved facilities offer service in areas indicated by the numbers to the left of each phone number. 1 – Engine Performance 6 – Heating, Air Conditioning 2 – Minor Engine Repair 7 – Major Engine Repair 3 – Brake Service 8 – Automatic Transmission 4 – Electrical Systems 9 – Manual Transmission 5 – Tire, Steering, Suspension 10 – Diesel Engine E - Emissions Testing Site For more information on AAA Approved Auto Repair®, call 610-778-3443 or 1-888-627-9227 or log on to AAA.com AAA Approved Auto Repair® facilities are not the only facilities capable of competent repairs. BERKS COUNTY Dave’s Auto Service, Inc. 1-10 E 610/367-1844 925 W. Philadelpia Ave., Boyertown Fred Beans Ford 1-10 E 610/367-2081 525 Rt. 100 N., Boyertown BUCKS COUNTY Carr’s Tire & Automotive Specialists 1-10 E 215/536-8454 211 E. Broad St., Quakertown Cunningham’s Automotive Repair 1-10 E 610/847-6006 8151 Easton Road, Ottsville Grandview Service Centre 1-9 E 215/257-7033 530 Arch Street, Perkasie Midas Auto Service Experts 1-6, 8, 9 E 215/538-1095 335 S. West End Blvd., Quakertown Miller Tire & Auto Co. 1-9 E 215/257-4307 856 Blooming Glen Rd., Blooming Glen Village Center Automotive 1-10 E 610/346-7774 3150 Main St., Springtown CARBON COUNTY Blue Ridge Service Center 1-10 E 610/826-4959 505 Little Gap Road, Palmerton CHESTER COUNTY CJ’s Tire & Automotive Services 1-9 E 610/705-5501 18 Glocker Road, Pottstown Hometown Automotive Repairs 1-9 E 610/469-9118 1851 Pottstown Pike, Pottstown New Street Auto Service, Inc. 1-9 E 610/948-4414 3751 Schuylkill Road, Spring City LEHIGH COUNTY A-Tech Automotive, Inc 1-7, 9 E 610/432-8989 1035 Union Boulevard, Allentown Austin’s Auto Service 1-10 E 610/866-5440 1843 W. Broad St., Bethlehem Auto Collision Specialists 1-10 E 610/965-2060 3893 Tank Farm Rd., Emmaus

LEHIGH COUNTY Autolex Dealerships, Inc. 1-10 E 610/740-3005 725 N. 15th St., Allentown Dreisbach’s Auto Service & Sales 1-10 E 610/435-7505 614 N. 18th Street, Allentown Getz Service Station 1-7, 9 E 610/395-9413 10635 Hamilton Blvd., Breinigsville Haldeman Ford/Lincoln, Inc. 1-10 E 610/791-4900 2443 Lehigh St., Allentown Interstate Fleets Service Center, Inc. 1-10 E 610/289-6170 619 Union Blvd., Allentown L&M Automotive Specialists, Inc. 1-9 E 610/435-1782 210 Gordon Street, Allentown McNabb's Service & Repair 1-10 E 610/398-1324 4948 Hamilton Blvd., Allentown Midas Auto Service Experts 1-6, 8, 9 E 610/791-4911 3141 Lehigh Street, Allentown No.1 Service Center 1-7, 9 E 610/432-7044 1637 Tilghman Street, Allentown Park Manor Automotive 1-10 E 610/395-6712 1185 Bulldog Drive, Allentown Queen City Tire, Inc. 1-9 E 610/395-3751 4661 Hamilton Blvd., Allentown Rothrock Motor Sales 1-10 E 610/439-8485 1648 Plaza Lane, Allentown Sacks Automotive 1-9 E 610/791-1135 511 Fawn Street, Allentown Schweikert’s Auto Service, Inc. 1-9 E 610/821-5600 1701 Roth Ave., Allentown Shoemaker Auto Group, Inc. 1-10 E 610/395-3713 4131 Walbert Ave., Allentown Star Service Center, Inc. 1-10 E 610/437-3374 738 N. Graham Street, Allentown Mercedes Benz Specialist Strohl Automotive Services 1-10 E 610/395-3345 7831 Main St., Fogelsville

MONTGOMERY COUNTY Albitz Garage, Inc. 1-10 E 610/326-1438 2827 East High Street, Pottstown Bergey’s Buick GMC 1-10 E 215/721-3431 436 Harleysville Pike, Souderton Bergey’s Chevrolet, Inc. 1-10 E 215/822-4100 610 Route 309, Colmar Bob Adams Auto Service Center 1-9 E 215/368-4700 534 W. Main Street, Lansdale Center Point Exxon 1-10 E 610/584-9251 2005 Valley Forge Road, Worcester CJ’s Tire & Automotive Services 1-9 E 610/409-0400 1405 S. Township Line Rd., Limerick Godshall’s Auto Service 1-10 E 215/855-7800 225 S. Main St., Hatfield Hinkle’s Auto Repair 1-9 E 215/679-0698 2703 Geryville Pike, Pennsburg Interstate Fleets Service Center, Inc. 1-10 E 215/822-8115 696 Bethlehem Pike, Route 309, Colmar J’s Auto Service, Inc. 1-9 E 215/362-9236 1669 School Road, Hatfield Jack Nolan’s Exxon 1-9 E 610/489-9028 567 Main Street, Trappe Lansdale Chrysler-Jeep 1-9 E 215/855-9540 Route 309, Montgomeryville Tri County Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram 1-9 E 610/367-2941 2148 E. High St., Pottstown North Penn Gulf 1-9 E 215/362-2223 Valley Forge Road & Sumneytown Pike, Lansdale Reiter’s Service Station, Inc. 1-9 E 610/287-9186 1224 North Gravel Pike, Zieglerville Spanial’s Service Center 1-10 E 215/855-7030 45 W. Orvilla Road, Hatfield Upper Gwynedd Service Center 1-10 E 215/699-6640 790 Sumneytown Pike, Lansdale

MONTGOMERY COUNTY Wes Jackson Automotive Center 1-9 E 610/489-6888 1851 Ridge Pike, Royersford Wynne’s Express Lube & Auto Repair, Inc. 1-10 E 610/489-4050 1635 W. Main St., Trappe NORTHAMPTON COUNTY Blue Ridge Service & Tire of Walnutport 1-10 E 610/767-2220 308 S. Best Ave., Walnutport Car-Doc, Inc. 1-10 E 610/767-7110 4982 East Valley Dr., Walnutport Easton Auto Body 1-10 E 610/252-6502 1328 Elm St., Easton Jeff's Automotive, Inc. 1-9 E 610/253-6565 4110 William Penn Hwy., Easton Midas Auto Service Experts 1-6, 8,9 E 610/253-9070 2914 William Penn Hwy., Easton Murante Auto Repair 1-10 E 610/759-6121 128 W. Beil Ave., Nazareth Paul’s Garage 1-10 E 610/837-9877 219 W. Northampton Street, Bath T&D Automotive 1-10 E 610/253-0212 1400 S. 25th St., Easton The Brake Shop & Shop Repair 1-9 E 610/253-2566 3601 Sullivan Trail, Easton Weddes Auto Center 1-10 E 610/837-6411 450 Monocacy Dr., Bath Young Volkswagon, Inc. 1-10 E 610/991-9100 191 Commerce Park Dr., Easton

MARCH 2015

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