Tag: safety

Homeowner's Insurance

Home Safe: Backyard Liabilities to Consider This Summer

May 29, 2025. Sarah Vincelette

How to avoid common hazards associated with everyday backyard equipment and activities.

Cars & Trucks

Top Challenges for Older Drivers

May 22, 2025. Andrew Sheldon

Older drivers face physical and cognitive challenges that can make operating a vehicle more difficult. Here’s how to overcome them.

Auto History

A Seat Belt History Timeline

May 21, 2025. Andrew Sheldon

Looking back, seat belts weren’t always widely accepted. Now, they save thousands of lives each year.

Day Trips

Stop to Smell the Roses at These Northeast Botanical Gardens

May 20, 2025. AAA Staff

Birds, bees, flowers and butterflies await at these lush botanical gardens and arboretums.

Cars & Trucks

New Traffic Laws Focus on Safety

May 19, 2025. Ellen R. Delisio

School bus and work zone cameras and more teen driver practice hours are among new laws in the Northeast.

Auto Insurance

Does Car Insurance Cover Hail Damage?

May 15, 2025. Andrew Sheldon

Hail can wreak havoc on your car, but you’ll only be covered if you have the right type of auto insurance.

Lifestyle

Bike Smart, Ride Safe

May 09, 2025. Sarah Hopkins

Don’t forget your helmet! Follow these tips to ensure your next bike ride is both safe and enjoyable.

Auto Insurance

Spring Motorcycle Maintenance Checklist

May 05, 2025. Marisa Perjatel

Get your motor running! Before the long-awaited first ride of the season, make sure your bike is ready for the road.

Cars & Trucks

Using Your GPS Safely

May 01, 2025. Ellen R. Delisio

We’d be lost without our GPS (literally!), but it could also be a distraction. Can you use it safely without losing focus?

Newsroom

Motorcyclist Fatalities Surge as Weather Warms  

May 01, 2025. Jillian Young

AAA urges increased vigilance during Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month.

Newsroom

Q&A With AAA Northeast’s Car Doctor: May 2025

May 01, 2025. John Paul

John Paul, Senior Manager Traffic Safety, is a nationally recognized expert in automotive technology and repair.

Homeowner's Insurance

Don’t Rock the Boat: Boat Safety Tips

May 01, 2025. Marisa Perjatel

Enjoy your days out on the water responsibly. Protect yourself, your passengers and your boat with these boating and insurance tips.

Newsroom

AAA Finds “Do Not Disturb” Significantly Decreases Smartphone Use Among Young Drivers  

April 30, 2025. Jillian Young

In an on-road study, smartphone interactions decreased by 41% following training on the feature 

Auto Insurance

Life Events That Warrant Updates to Your Insurance Policies

April 29, 2025. Sarah Vincelette

Big life changes are exciting, but they also require changes to insurance. Don’t forget to make these corresponding adjustments to your home, life and auto policies. 

Cars & Trucks

The Top Speeding Ticket Excuses

April 24, 2025. Andrew Sheldon

From running late to bringing home hot food, these are the most common excuses used when trying to get out of a ticket.

Newsroom

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.

Cars & Trucks

Bad Driving Habits and How to Fix Them

April 06, 2025. Ellen R. Delisio

Bad driving habits may be universal, but they are not irreversible. Just a few adjustments can change your behavior.

Cars & Trucks

Spring Car Care Tips

April 04, 2025. AAA Staff

Take care of these springtime maintenance tasks to keep your car safe and running smoothly through summer.

Auto Insurance

Understanding Umbrella Insurance

April 03, 2025. Marisa Perjatel

An umbrella insurance policy provides protection above and beyond auto and homeowners coverage.

Cars & Trucks

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.