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AAA aims to keep motorists safe via Android app

AAA is letting motorists access valuable crash scene assistance and be walked through the post-traffic crash process of collecting information via a new Android application.

The company previously launched the app for iPhone and iPad devices in May. The Android app is available for free download in Google?s Android Market.

AAA provides more than 52 million members with travel, insurance, financial and automotive-related services.

Safety first
The AAA Insurance app walks drivers through the post-traffic crash process of collecting information, photos and requesting a tow truck.

The app provides recommended steps on what to do immediately following a traffic collision and what information is necessary to gather to submit an insurance claim.

Users can learn how to take the proper photos of the crash scene and damage to vehicles and property and document vehicle models and people involved.

Users can get accident assistance via the app

Via the app, users can also document the location of the crash and identify damage to vehicles by making a few taps on their mobile device.

Additionally, the app lets motorists document witnesses and police report details.

Features
The AAA Insurance app provides one-touch access and lets motorists call police and emergency services to request a tow from AAA and to contact the AAA Insurance claims department, for AAA Insurance policyholders. 

In addition, users can store their auto insurance company's contact information, policy number, drivers on the policy and vehicles on the policy, which can be password protected for privacy.

The app also lets users view a summary of the traffic crash details and email a report straight from their iPhone and Android devices.

Final Take
Rimma Kats is staff reporter on Mobile Marketer, New York