AAA has helped drivers across the country get the best of their car troubles for more than a century. Membership in the club affords drivers roadside assistance, protecting trips against unforeseen delays such as a dead battery, flat tire, or empty fuel tank. Since the membership covers the driver and not the vehicle, it can be used even when a passenger in someone else’s car. Members also receive exclusive discounts at more than 175,000 locations worldwide, including hotels, restaurants, theme parks, and movie tickets. Complimentary TripTiks and other travel tools help members plan the best itinerary based on time, distance, or places of interest along the way.