AAA Texas Invites Media Professionals to Drive Special Course to Learn Firsthand the Dangers of Distracted Driving

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WHO:     Dallas/Fort Worth media professionals, many of whom spend a 
         good part of the day driving while talking on the two-way 
         radio, making cell phone calls and writing copy, will have 
         the opportunity to drive a course designed by AAA Texas to 
         learn the limitations of distracted driving.

WHAT:    Media professionals will put their driving skills to the test
         in their own personal cars against everyday distractions and 
         a few surprises.

WHEN:    Thursday, Oct. 21st, 10 AM at American Airlines Center
         Parking Lot-E (Blue) at 2500 Victory Avenue in Dallas, Texas

WHY:     Studies indicate that a major cause of automobile collisions 
         is driver distraction. But most drivers believe they are in 
         control of their car when they are talking on the phone, 
         looking for an address on a map or having a conversation. 
         Media professionals, who are perhaps some of the most 
         experienced distracted drivers, will learn the truth for 
         themselves.

AAA Texas, an affiliate of AAA National, has been serving Texans since 1902. Today, more than a million AAA Texas members benefit from the organization's roadside assistance service, travel agency, financial products, insurance products and services, automotive pricing, buying and financing, trip planning services, and traffic safety programs. Information about these products and services is available on AAA Texas' Web site at www.aaa-texas.com.