Tag: safety
AAA Helps Publicize Rhode Island’s Hand-Held Ban
June 15, 2018. AAA Staff
AAA Northeast leaders joined state officials, legislators, traffic safety advocates and police officers at the club’s Providence headquarters in May to bring attention to Rhode Island’s new ban on hand-held wireless communication devices while driving. Drivers who violate the law, which took effect June 1, face fines of up to $100. To help drivers adapt…
AAA Urges You Not To Drive Intexticated
June 15, 2018. AAA Staff
A father is driving with his three children in the back seat. His left hand is firmly on the steering wheel while his right hand is gripping a beer bottle. Shocking, right? But would you be as shocked if the same man was holding a phone instead? Distracted driving can be as devastating as driving…
New Jersey Student Share Traffic Safety Messages
June 15, 2018. AAA Staff
Seven local students earned first-place awards for their artwork in the annual AAA Traffic Safety Poster & Video Contest. Students were judged in several grade categories and competed against students from across New Jersey. Winners included: Kindergarten Sean Corcoran, Academy of Our Lady of Grace, Fairview Primary (Grades 1-2) Miah Ovando, first grade, Academy of…
Students Share Winning Traffic Safety Messages
June 15, 2018. AAA Staff
More than 3,000 students did their part to help protect cyclists, pedestrians, drivers and passengers through AAA Northeast’s 2018 Traffic Safety Poster and Video Contest. Students in kindergarten through 12th grade in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York and Rhode Island submitted entries. Their creations touched on pedestrian, bicycle and school bus safety, distracted driving, child passenger…
How to Have Your Best Tropical Getaway
June 03, 2018. Angelica Beneke
Where to stay and how to make the most of a vacation in paradise.
Sought-After Sedans – Volkswagen Jetta/Toyota Camry
May 28, 2018. Alan Rider
There are folks for whom the mere suggestion of driving a practical car generates eye rolls. If you’re one of them, the all-new Volkswagen Jetta will quickly wipe away that look of disdain. You see, this new seventh-generation Jetta sedan looks and feels a lot more upmarket than the window sticker’s bottom line would suggest. That…
102 National Park Attractions: America’s Most Awe-Inspiring Natural Wonders and Historic Monuments
May 25, 2018. AAA Staff
From sea to shining sea, America the Beautiful has one of the richest and most diverse landscapes in the world. Discover over 100 of the most impressive national park attractions.
102 National Park Attractions
May 25, 2018. Roberto Cruz
Go big with a vacation to an amazing U.S. national park.
Approach Road Construction Zones With Caution
May 14, 2018. AAA Staff
Summer is a busy time for road construction, and AAA reminds motorists to use caution when approaching and driving through work zones. Plan Ahead Check for planned work-zone delays and traffic advisories and allow extra travel time. Visit state department of transportation websites for the latest road travel information and to help plan alternative routes….
Mind the Heat While You DIY
May 14, 2018. Kimberley Edgar
From simple spruce-ups around the house to major revamps, summer inspires DIY projects. Follow this advice to stay cool and safe while working outdoors.
R.I. Ban on Hand-Held Devices Now in Effect
May 14, 2018. AAA Staff
Drivers talking on hand-held phones in Rhode Island can be ticketed by police and fined up to a $100.
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…
A Head-to-Toe Guide for Your Warm-Weather Well-Being
May 14, 2018. AAA Staff
You need to protect yourself from head to toe if you want to make the most of the year’s longest and warmest days. Here’s a quick primer.
Headlight Restoration Tips From Sylvania Automotive Lighting
May 11, 2018. Roberto Cruz
Headlight restoration not only makes your car look better, but it also can have a major impact on driver safety.
AAA, State Leaders Highlight R.I. Hands-Free Law
May 09, 2018. AAA Staff
AAA Northeast leaders joined elected officials, legislators, traffic safety advocates and police officers at the club’s Providence, R.I., headquarters to highlight Rhode Island’s new ban on drivers using hand-held cellphones.
Get the Buzz on Drone Use
May 09, 2018. AAA Staff
Drone use and any damage it causes isn’t covered in most standard homeowners insurance policies.
You’ll Want to Rent a Luxury Car for These Road Trips
May 01, 2018. Cassandra Raposo
Ride in top-notch style on your next road trip. Here’s how to rent a luxury car and where you should go in one.
Live a Healthier Life: Eat Better, Stay Active and Reduce Stress
April 24, 2018. AAA Staff
Get on the track to a healthier you with this helpful health and fitness guide from Your AAA.
Many Vehicles At Risk of Breaking Down
April 18, 2018. Dana Laverty
AAA finds vehicles 10 years and older are twice as likely to end up stranded on the side of the road compared to newer vehicles.
Around the Horn
April 16, 2018. Roberto Cruz
A new report from Experian shows Americans are borrowing more for vehicle purchases and taking longer to pay back loans. The analysis showed car buyers borrowed an average of $31,099 for new vehicles and $19,589 for used vehicles – both records – in the fourth quarter of 2017. On average, Americans take 69 months to…