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Defensive Driving Courses

Completion of a program may provide for insurance discounts or violator point reduction. Please click below for more information and specific guidelines.

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Gas Prices and Tools

AAA Daily Fuel Gauge Report - the most comprehensive retail gasoline survey available.

AAA’s Weekly Reports – Find out what’s moving the market. New updates every Monday.

Gas Cost Calculator – Estimate the cost of gasoline on your long–distance drives.

Gas Discounts - AAA Discounts & Rewards gasoline partners.

Your Driving Costs – Average per-mile costs by vehicle type. 2023

AAA Car Guide - Comprehensive vehicle reviews based on criteria including fuel efficiency.

AAA Mobile App

Find and Compare Gas Prices Wherever You Are

Fuel up for less with the interactive Nearby Gas feature on the AAA Mobile App. Sort and filter by distance, price, fuel type including Diesel and Electric to switch to Nearby Charging stations.

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AAA Programs and Outreach

Distracted Driving Using a cell phone or other personal electronic device while behind the wheel is dangerous. LEARN MORE

Foundation for Traffic Safety 70 years of research and education dedicated to saving lives. LEARN MORE

Traffic Safety For more than a century, AAA Western & Central, NY has worked to improve roadway safety for drivers, passengers, bicyclists, and pedestrians through traffic safety education and programs in the communities we serve. LEARN MORE

Senior Driving Because you want to be a safe driver as long as possible, consider getting a professional driving assessment. LEARN MORE

Teen Driving Get the facts you need before your teen begins to drive. LEARN MORE

Slow Down Move Over Let’s keep first responders safe by slowing down, and moving over. LEARN MORE

Bicycle Safety AAA aims to educate cyclists of all ages and ability levels on how to ride safely. LEARN MORE

School Safety Initiate your own AAA School Safety Patrol program. LEARN MORE

Press Releases View recent press releases for AAA in your territory. LEARN MORE

Online Driver Improvement Mature drivers can take an online course designed to make it easy to learn at their own pace. LEARN MORE

Driver Training At AAA Driving School, we create lifelong safe drivers. Serving AAA Members in Western Central, NY. LEARN MORE

Defensive Driving Update your knowledge of traffic laws with an emphasis on safety & defensive driving practices. LEARN MORE

ProtectMylD® with Experian® Activate your free ProtectMylD® Essential plan today. LEARN MORE

Tips, programs and resources to practice road safety.

Teen Driving

Check out the latest teen driver safety research, get the facts to know before your teen starts driving and how....

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School Safety Patrol

In 1920, the AAA School Safety Patrol program began, allowing students to be active participants in maintaining a safe...

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AAA Foundation For Traffic Safety

The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety was founded in 1947 by AAA to conduct research to address growing highway safety issues...

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Senior Mobility and Driving

Defensive Driving Courses

Even the most experienced drivers can improve their performance behind the wheel. AAA offers online & in-person classes.

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Senior Driving

AAA is dedicated to keeping seniors driving for as long as safely possible. We also are committed to promoting viable transportation options for seniors who can no longer drive independently.