Department: Your Roads
Pro Tips for Driving in Icy Weather
December 20, 2018. AAA Staff
Preparing your car for winter is one thing, driving in wintry conditions is another. We asked two experts – Cristy Lee, of Motor Trend Network’s “All Girls Garage,” and Danny Kok, chief instructor at AMG Driving Academy – for some tips on navigating icy roads. Advice from Cristy Lee “Your car’s handling is very different in…
Ryan Serhant Fondly Remembers His Ford Taurus
November 15, 2018. AAA Staff
This New York City real estate mogul is best known as one of the stars of Bravo’s “Million Dollar Listing New York.” Since the show’s premiere in 2012, Serhant and his team have sold billions of dollars of real estate. His success led to his own spinoff, “Sell It Like Serhant,” which debuted in April….
Follow These Tips To Help Keep Teens Safe Behind The Wheel
July 19, 2018. AAA Staff
Teaching your teenager to drive can be intimidating, especially if it’s your first time. Follow these tips to ease your anxiety. They’re from Keys2Drive – the AAA Guide to Teen Driver Safety. Practice, practice, practice. Plan for as much supervised practice driving as possible. It’s the key to helping your teen develop safe habits. AAA…
Teaching Young Drivers the Rules of the Road
June 15, 2018. Cassandra Raposo
AAA driving instructors point out the most common mistakes that new drivers make and how to avoid them. Joining locations throughout the Northeast, AAA’s newest driving school is opening in Garden City, N.Y., on August 13.
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…
Rush-Hour Headache Relief
April 16, 2018. Roberto Cruz
Driving during rush-hour can be incredibly stressful and frustrating. Use these tips to make your gridlocked commute a little safer.
New AAA Senior Driving Study Coming Down the Pike
February 14, 2018. Roberto Cruz
The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety will soon release new information on the driving habits of older drivers. The research is the second phase of the foundation’s groundbreaking senior driver study, the Longitudinal Research on Aging Drivers project, or LongROAD for short. The multiyear project, which began in 2015, has resulted in the largest and…
8 Fixes for Your Car As Winter Winds Down
January 15, 2018. Roberto Cruz
While you’re snuggling with your dog under blankets on the couch, your car is outside freezing its bumpers off. Cold temperatures, snow and ice – plus all the chemicals used to treat slippery roads –hammer your car all winter. It’s up to you to help it bounce back. Here are eight things to fix on…
What Difference Does a Drivetrain Make?
January 15, 2018. Roberto Cruz
Four-wheel drive. All-wheel drive. What does it all mean? Is either one worth the money? Here’s a brief explanation of what each type of drivetrain can do with a good set of tires. Front-Wheel Drive Most sedans have front-wheel drive because it’s cheaper to design and build. In this system, engine power is transferred to…
Dig Out Your Car Like a Boss
November 28, 2017. Roberto Cruz
You need your car stuck in the snow like you need to listen to “Macarena” over and over again for three straight days. But if you do find your vehicle caught in a snowy trap, don’t freak out. Here’s what to do. Don’t Get Mad – Get Digging It’s frustrating to find your car buried…