Tag: traffic safety

Cars & Trucks

The Crash Project Aims to Prevent Traffic Fatalities

March 25, 2021. Andrew Sheldon

After being involved in a fatal traffic crash, Shane Snowden tells her story in hopes it does not become yours.

Health & Fitness

How COVID-19 Anxiety Can Affect Your Driving

February 16, 2021. Andrew Sheldon

The pandemic has dialed up the stress – and danger – of driving. Here’s how to prevent anxiety from becoming a driving hazard.

Cars & Trucks

DeLorean and Other Replicas Getting Back on the Road

January 28, 2021. Andrew Sheldon

A new federal ruling allows for the production and sale of a limited number of replica cars.

Cars & Trucks

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

Road Trips

Road Trip Gadgets For Safe and Smooth Travels

November 03, 2020. Katie Linendoll

These gadgets will allow you to fully enjoy your road trip by helping take away any stress – and danger – you may encounter on the road.

Cars & Trucks

Researchers Look at How ADHD Affects Young Drivers

October 06, 2020. Andrew Sheldon

The study examines whether automated driving technology can help or harm young drivers with ADHD.

Cars & Trucks

How Has Auto Glass Technology Evolved Over the Years?

October 05, 2020. Andrew Sheldon

We’ve come a long way from window glass that did more harm than good.

AAA

100 Years of the AAA School Safety Patrol Program

June 04, 2020. AAA Staff

AAA School Safety Patrol Program continues to build on its legacy of safety and leadership.

Cars & Trucks

Car 101: Manual vs. Automatic Transmission

April 20, 2020. AAA Staff

Manual vs. automatic transmission isn’t as big a question as it once was, but some cars still offer the option for a stick shift. We break down the differences.

Life

Diary of a AAA School Safety Patroller: Jeff Kinney

March 24, 2020. Jerry Ascierto

Jeff Kinney, author of the ‘Wimpy Kid” books, helps AAA Northeast celebrate the School Safety Patrol’s 100th birthday.

Auto History

Garrett Morgan: Inventor of the Three-Position Traffic Signal

February 10, 2020. Andrew Sheldon

With just a grade school education, Morgan invented numerous devices that enhanced people’s lives, including one that revolutionized transportation.

Life

AAA Traffic Safety Heroes Turn Tragic Stories Into Powerful Messages

January 16, 2020. Ellis Einhorn

Two inspiring individuals are honored for their work to keep our roads safer.

AAA

The Most Dangerous States for DUI Deaths

January 07, 2020. Jerry Ascierto

The Northeast boasts some of the lowest rates in the nation for DUI arrests, accidents and fatalities, while Southern states are among the most dangerous.

Air Travel

Holiday Travel Hacks From AAA Experts

November 21, 2019. Sarah Hopkins

Holiday travel can be daunting, but if you have the right tricks at your disposal, you just might survive to sing another carol. 

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.

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

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.

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.

Cars & Trucks

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.

AAA

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.