Tag: safety

Cars & Trucks & Electric Vehicles

High-Tech, To Go – Acura RDX/Volvo XC60 Hybrid

October 30, 2019. Alan Rider

Explore cutting edge technology with these two newly updated crossovers.

AAA

AAA Study: Pedestrian Detection Systems Often Fail When Needed Most

October 24, 2019. Andrew Sheldon

New AAA research shows automatic emergency braking systems commonly fail to detect pedestrians and almost never work at night.

AAA

New York’s New Child Seat Law Takes Effect in November

October 16, 2019. Andrew Sheldon

Beginning Nov. 1, all children under age 2 in New York must be restrained in a rear-facing safety seat.

Cars & Trucks

New Generation – Hyundai Palisade

October 15, 2019. John Paul

This popular SUV has been reborn with a newer, more expansive model.

Health & Fitness

How to Properly Dispose of Expired Medications

October 14, 2019. Dallas Ernst

Outdated medications can be dangerous to people, pets and the environment if they’re not disposed of correctly.

Technology

Everything You Need to Know About Car Infotainment Systems

October 14, 2019. Andrew Sheldon

Infotainment systems simplify a driver’s experience by bringing all the car’s functions front and center. But they can still can still cause dangerous distractions.

Cars & Trucks

Middle of the Road – Nissan Altima/Mazda6

September 30, 2019. Alan Rider

New midsize sedans offer more options, safety features and comfort.

Air Travel

In Dorian’s Wake, the Bahama Islands Are Open for Business

September 30, 2019. AAA Staff

Hard-hit areas are still cleaning up, but most of the tropical island nation is ready – and eager – for visitors.

Cars & Trucks

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.

Homeowner's Insurance

Winterize Your Life

September 23, 2019. Roberto Cruz

Check out our tips for keeping your home toasty and safe this season.

Health & Fitness

Retro Exercises That Deserve a Comeback

September 16, 2019. Rebecca Galib

Grab a sweatband, cue up your oldies playlist and check out these retro exercises that deserve a comeback.

Day Trips

Street Art, Redefined in Providence

September 10, 2019. Julie Tremaine

The Avenue Concept commissions artists to create street art in Providence, adding beauty and inspiration to the city’s public spaces.

Day Trips

Find a Renaissance Fair Near You

September 06, 2019. Sarah Hopkins

Get ready to dust off your puffy shirt and don your muffin hat – early fall is Renaissance fair season in the Northeast!

Food & Dining

Bog Down: Visit Cranberry Bogs in Massachusetts

September 03, 2019. Marina Davalos

Cranberry season is Sept. through Oct. Tour one of the cranberry bogs in Massachusetts to learn about the uniquely-grown and harvested fruit.

Technology

Teen Driver Technology That Can Help Young Drivers Stay Safe

September 01, 2019. Ashley Richardson

Several automakers are introducing technologies to improve the safety of new drivers.

AAA & Life

School’s Open for New Drivers

August 29, 2019. AAA Staff

AAA helps keep new and vulnerable drivers safe as the school year begins again.

AAA

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.

Cars & Trucks

Automated Caution

August 29, 2019. Andrew Sheldon

The next generation of safety technology turns the cameras on you.

AAA

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.

Homeowner's Insurance

Roofing Options to Update Your Home

August 28, 2019. Roberto Cruz

New roofing is an expensive renovation. Consider your options before nailing anything down.