Tag: AAA Foundation
Joining Forces With State Police Units for Shifting Gears Program
September 23, 2021. AAA Staff
AAA Northeast is partnering with local State Police to educate young people on the effects marijuana has on driving.
AAA Driving Instructors Take You Inside the Classroom
September 08, 2021. Andrew Sheldon
Learn what makes the AAA Driver Training Program stand out from the rest.
Tips for Choosing Your Kid’s First Car
April 15, 2021. Nicole Wakelin
How to find the safest, sturdiest and most practical car for your new driver.
AAA Responds as Marijuana Legalization Expands
April 02, 2021. Andrew Sheldon
As more states move toward legalization, AAA is educating the public about the dangers of drugged driving.
Survey Says: Men Are More Aggressive Behind the Wheel
December 04, 2020. AAA Staff
AAA urges motorists to keep their cool as research shows differences between men and women regarding aggressive driving behavior
The Worst Roads in America Are in the Northeast
September 25, 2019. Andrew Sheldon
The U.S. has a $146 billion backlog in needed roadway safety improvements, according to a report from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. It appears that a large portion of those improvements are needed in the Northeast.
AAA Is Shifting Gears
August 29, 2019. John Galvin
As marijuana legalization continues, new measures need to be taken to keep the roads safe and drivers informed.
Deaths Caused by Running Red Lights Reaches a 10-Year High
August 29, 2019. Andrew Sheldon
939 people died from red-light accidents in 2017, nearly half were passengers or people in other vehicles.
“No One at the Wheel” Explores Autonomous Vehicles
August 08, 2019. Andrew Sheldon
Samuel “Gridlock Sam” Schwartz’s book highlights the benefits of autonomous vehicles, but also warns of their dangers.
Senior Drivers Using Potentially Impairing Medications
May 03, 2019. Andrew Sheldon
AAA Foundation finds that nearly 1 in 5 older drivers uses medications that should be avoided.
Automated Driving Terminology Causes Driver Confusion
April 21, 2019. Andrew Sheldon
AAA study shows that four-in-10 Americans misjudge partially-automated driving systems’ abilities based on names such as Autopilot and Pilot Assist.
Follow These Medicine Reminder Tips and Never Miss a Dose Again
January 20, 2019. Nick Tavares
Do you take daily medication? Remember your daily dose and stay on top of your health with these helpful tips.
How to Survive a Road Trip With Kids
November 17, 2018. Roberto Cruz
Learn how to limit the real distractions that come with a weekend getaway or road trip with kids and make the experience fun for all.
Developing Lifelong Safe Drivers Starts With You – and AAA
August 15, 2018. John Galvin
As a parent of three grown children, I still remember when each of them got a driver’s license. I was happy for them and knew how excited they were about this new level of independence. I also felt the fear of letting them behind the wheel on their own.
Put the Brakes on Distracted Driving
June 21, 2018. John Galvin
Summer is finally here in the Northeast, and many of us will be jumping in the car and taking road trips near and far. During this time, you’re bound to experience more drivers on the road than any other time of year. If you’re like me, you’re also noticing the increasing number of drivers who…
Distracted Drivers Make Everyone’s Commutes Slower
May 14, 2018. AAA Staff
The next time you’re a few minutes late for work, you could blame it on distracted drivers. After all, the excuse is backed by science. Distracted drivers can slow down commutes by as much as 10 percent, according to David Strayer, a cognitive neuroscientist at the University of Utah. His research for the AAA Foundation…
Drowsy Driving Endangers Lives
April 16, 2018. John Galvin
The busier our lives get, the more we wish for time to get things done. But according to the experts, what we all need more of is sleep.
Curb Cellphone Use to Keep Our Roadways Safe
March 14, 2018. John Galvin
Many years ago, I got my first cellphone. It was larger than the one I have today, and I could only make phone calls on it. Fast-forward to 2018, and cellphones are mini-computers that allow you to talk, text, watch shows, listen to podcasts and buy your favorite products. However, cellphones are also devices that…
AAA Leads Teen Driving Safety Efforts
February 21, 2018. John Galvin
Helping teens learn to drive safely is one of the most important missions we have at AAA. Why? Because motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for teens in the U.S. At AAA, our commitment to helping teens drive safely dates to the 1940s. That was the start of our successful driver training…
New AAA Senior Driving Study Coming Down the Pike
February 14, 2018. Roberto Cruz
The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety will soon release new information on the driving habits of older drivers. The research is the second phase of the foundation’s groundbreaking senior driver study, the Longitudinal Research on Aging Drivers project, or LongROAD for short. The multiyear project, which began in 2015, has resulted in the largest and…