AAA Re-Issues Popular Trouble-Free Travel Guide.Business, Travel & Lifestyle Editors/Automotive Writers ORLANDO Orlando, city, United States Orlando (ôrlăn`dō), city (1990 pop. 164,693), seat of Orange co., central Fla., in a lake region; inc. 1875. In a citrus fruit and farm area, it is one of the world's most visited vacation spots. , Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 5, 2001 "The AAA AAA: see American Automobile Association. (Triple A) A common single-cell battery used in a myriad of electronic devices of all variety. Like its double A (AA) cousin, it provides 1.5 volts of DC power. When used in series, the voltage is multiplied. Guide to Trouble-Free Travel" - a self-help Redressing or preventing wrongs by one's own action Without Recourse to legal proceedings. Self-help is a term in the law that describes corrective or preventive measures taken by a private citizen. brochure A brochure or pamphlet is a leaflet advertisement. Brochures may advertise locations, events, hotels, products, services, etc. They are usually succinct in language and eye-catching in design. on traveler safety - has been revised and re-issued to help vacationers improve their odds of having a safe trip if they adopt common-sense common-sense adjective sensible, sound, practical, reasonable, realistic, shrewd, down-to-earth, matter-of-fact, sane, astute, judicious, level-headed, hard-headed << OPPOSITE foolish behaviors. "While few travelers are confronted by safety problems on a trip, those who prepare wisely can help ensure a worry-free and enjoyable vacation VACATION. That period of time between the end of one term and beginning of another. During vacation, rules and orders are made in such cases as are urgent, by a judge at his chambers. ," said AAA Travel Vice President Sandra sandra (sänˑ·dr  ),adj Hughes. Hughes cited two key factors in successful trip planning. "First, make sure your vehicle is in top operating condition and second, thoroughly plan your route in advance," she said. The six-page brochure, which is available free from participating offices, provides tips for safety on the road, at accommodations and while sightseeing. It is part of AAA's ongoing efforts to improve travel safety. Trouble-free travel includes the following safety tips: -- Keep your gas tank full, doors locked, windows up, safety belts buckled and children in properly installed safety seats; -- Pack a flashlight, first-aid kit and fire extinguisher; -- Carry a cell phone with you at all times; -- Don't stop to help someone with car trouble. Go to a phone or use your cell phone to call police; -- At night, park in a lighted, visible place; -- When in your hotel, keep your entry and balcony doors locked, using deadbolts and chains whenever possible; -- Whenever you go out, tell others in your party where you will be and when you will be back. If your vehicle breaks down and you can't get it off the roadway, get everyone out of the vehicle and stand on the shoulder safely away from traffic, AAA advises. If you can get your vehicle off the roadway, move it to the shoulder and away from the guardrails. "If your vehicle is safely off the road, stay inside it until help in the form of a police officer or road service arrives," Hughes said. "If someone comes along, roll down your window only enough to ask him or her to call police." As North America's largest motoring and leisure travel organization, AAA provides its nearly 44 million members with travel, insurance, financial and automotive-related services. Since its founding in 1902, the not-for-profit Not-for-profit An organization established for charitable, humanitarian, or educational purposes that is exempt from some taxes and in which no one in profits or losses. , fully tax-paying AAA has been a leader and advocate for the safety and security of all motorists. AAA news releases can be downloaded from http://www.aaa.com/news |
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