Tag: pothole
Q&A With AAA Northeast’s Car Doctor: April 2025
April 16, 2025. John Paul
John Paul, Senior Manager Traffic Safety, is a nationally recognized expert in automotive technology and repair.
How Do Potholes Form? And How to Avoid Pothole Damage
March 28, 2025. Andrew Sheldon
Learn how car-eating craters are formed and what you can do to prevent major damage to your vehicle.
Is It Illegal to Hang Things From Your Rearview Mirror?
January 31, 2025. Ellen R. Delisio
Bye-bye fuzzy dice? Eight U.S. states prohibit drivers from hanging objects from their rearview mirrors. Is yours one of them?
Driving in the Rain and Other Spring Driving Tips
March 27, 2024. AAA Staff
Cautious driving and proper car care are important aspects of staying safe in the rain.
10 Things You Didn’t Know Insurance Could Cover
August 19, 2022. Marisa Perjatel
You might be surprised to learn what your insurance policies may cover.
Ways You’re Damaging Your Windshield Without Knowing
June 29, 2020. Andrew Sheldon
A damaged windshield not only affects your ability to drive safely, it weakens the structural integrity of your vehicle. Here’s how your windshield may be getting damaged.
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.
In the Forecast: April Showers
January 05, 2019. Andrew Sheldon
Yes, winter’s on its way out, but roads are sure to stay slippery for spring.
Bounce Back From Pothole Damage
March 08, 2017. Roberto Cruz
AAA estimates pothole damage costs U.S. drivers $3 billion in vehicle repairs each year. Minimize their effect on your car and learn how to bounce back after you hit one with this advice from AAA’s Car Doctor John Paul. Slow your Roll The best way to avoid a pothole is to swerve around it, but…