Reports and Brochures

This section comprises all recent reports and brochures that CAA has released over the course of the past several years. All documents included below are provided in PDF format with a brief description highlighting what information each report and brochure contains.

Programs:

CAA 2008-09 Statement of Policy

CAA's Statement of Policy is a comprehensive document that provides CAA's views on such topics such as transportation facilities, taxation, vehicle standards, consumer needs, operating regulations, traffic safety and education, enforcement, tourism and the environment.Click Here...

Winter Driving

Winter weather conditions pose unique challenges and safety risks for most Canadian drivers. To help Canadians prepare for winter driving, CAA partnered with Transport Canada and released a brochure listing the top 10 winter driving safety tips drivers need to know. The goal is to help Canadian motorists prevent problems before they occur. The brochure, called You, Your Vehicle and Winter Driving, is a handy guide that includes information about how Canadians can make their vehicles winter-ready, how to prepare for and drive in bad weather and what to pack in a winter survival kit.Click Here...

Driving Costs Brochure

Although many Canadians are adopting a more frugal approach to their spending habits, many consumers underestimate or are unaware of the day-to-day costs associated with owning a vehicle. CAA's Driving Costs brochure is designed to offer consumers a comprehensive look at the price of owning a vehicle in Canada and explores the costs of such things as maintenance, fuel, tires, insurance, license fees/registration, depreciation and financing.Click Here...

CAA Ecochoice Calculator

The new CAA web tool instantly compares any two vehicles you choose for price, fuel economy and environmental impact, displaying the results in an easy-to-digest format and allowing you to compare as many vehicles as you want. The CAA Ecochoice Calculator was developed to give you the accurate, quick information you need to make a more informed purchasing decision.
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Busting Myths About Fuel Efficiency and Driving

This brochure - based on the full report of the Primer on Automobile Fuel Efficiency and Emissions - debunks five common myths that are associated with fuel efficient driving. Some of these myths include the idea that driving a fuel efficient vehicle compromises safety, or that newer vehicles are automatically more fuel efficient than older ones.Click Here...

The Primer on Vehicle Fuel Efficiency and Emissions

The Primer on Vehicle Fuel Efficiency and Emissions is a report created by CAA and Pollution Probe that focuses on how automobile fuel efficiency performance can be improved, what industry and government are doing to address the issue and what drivers can do to reduce their own automobile's emissions and fuel consumption.Click Here...

What You Can Do to Conserve Fuel and Reduce Emissions

This brochure - based on the full report of the Primer on Automobile Fuel Efficiency and Emissions - provides motorists with several eco-driving, maintenance and vehicle purchasing tips they can adopt to save fuel and reduce their environmental footprint. All tips are provided in a simple numeric list that is easy to read.Click Here...

Making the Shift to Eco-Driving

CAA's Eco-Driving site provides information on climate change and what you can do to drive more efficiently.Click Here...

Driven to Distraction

This mini-site explains the nature of distracted driving and how it affects you. It also offers tips on how to become a safer driver and allows you to take our distracted driving survey.Click Here...

Helping Aging Drivers

CAA's Aging Drivers mini-site provides information on seniors can continue to drive safely and, when appropriate, know when to restrict or stop driving. We've also included a tool that lets seniors assess their driving performance and how seniors should position themselves in the vehicle to best avoid injuries.Click Here...