Newspapers, magazines, walk-mans, head-phones, earbuds, cell phones, laptops, iPad...... All items that have been used throughout history on public transportation to avoid having to speak to or listen to strangers. A mask is only a distraction for the person that has to look at it.

Unless you pay for an extra package the "roadside assistance" on your typical policy only covers if you're involved in an accident. AAA covers you no matter what the reason. If your battery dies your insurance policy normally doesn't cover that, whereas AAA will.