Tag: AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety
Evening Commute Becomes More Dangerous as Daylight Saving Time Ends
November 03, 2025. Mark Schieldrop
AAA urges drivers to stay alert amid sleep-schedule changes and darker driving conditions.
AAA Study: Drivers’ Failure to Slow Down, Move Over Kills Roadside Workers
October 28, 2025. Mark Schieldrop
New AAA Foundation research finds many drivers misunderstand the law and over a third don’t comply.
Members Respond to AAA’s Aggressive Driving Survey
October 24, 2025. Ellen R. Delisio
A recent survey revealed that most people admit to driving aggressively — and AAA Northeast members are hardly shocked.
Pedestrian Detection Tech Has Improved Significantly, but Still Isn’t Foolproof
October 17, 2025. Mark Schieldrop
B-Roll available: AAA_PAEB Systems-Hi-Vis Clothes B-Roll (FINAL 10.2025) New research from AAA shows significant improvements in nighttime performance of pedestrian automatic emergency braking (PAEB) systems available in new cars, but the systems are still far from foolproof. The study, which followed up on earlier research by AAA, revealed nighttime performance of PAEB systems improved from…
AAA Study Finds 96% of Drivers Admit to Driving Aggressively
September 23, 2025. Mark Schieldrop
A staggering 96% of drivers in a new AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety study admitted to engaging in aggressive driving behaviors over the past year.
Fatal Teen Driver Traffic Crashes Spike in the Summer
May 29, 2025. Jillian Young
AAA Northeast urges teens to drive safely amid ‘100 Deadliest Days.’
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.
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
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.
AAA Urges Drivers to Stay Rested and Alert as Clocks ‘Spring Forward’
March 07, 2025. Jillian Young
Risky and unsafe behaviors like drowsy driving increase the likelihood of a crash.
Are You Guilty of Aggressive Driving?
February 20, 2025. Ellen R. Delisio
Anger can easily interfere with your safety behind the wheel. Take stock of your driving behaviors and learn how to keep your emotions in check.
The Rules of Dealing With a Tailgater
February 18, 2025. Nicole Wakelin
Keep your cool with a tailgater, and we’ll all be safer on the road.
Pedestrian Safety Crisis Worsens as Fatalities Rise
February 13, 2025. Jillian Young
New AAA research finds fatal pedestrian crashes occur mostly at night on busy roads.
AAA Survey: Nearly Two-Thirds of Drivers Admit to Unsafe Driving Behaviors
December 05, 2024. Jillian Young
Annual Traffic Safety Culture Index sheds light on risky driving behaviors
Stay Safe With Winter Driving Tips From AAA
November 20, 2024. AAA Staff
A guide to keep you safe on the roads this season.
Safe Driving Tips for Hazardous Conditions
October 03, 2024. Andrew Sheldon
Driving is so routine, it’s easy to let safety slip your mind. These tips will help you navigate dangerous roads and other questionable conditions.
Driving While Filming: Social Media’s Dangerous Trend
August 09, 2024. AAA Staff
Driving while filming is dangerous, so why are people on social media doing it?
Raising the Speed Limit May Raise Risks
April 26, 2024. AAA Staff
AAA research reveals the importance of considering the needs of all road users before changing speed limits.
What to Know About the AAA Defensive Driving Course
April 12, 2024. Marisa Perjatel
Looking to refresh your driving skills? Learn more about AAA’s in-person and online driver improvement classes.
Slow Down, Move Over Laws Expanded
April 09, 2024. Ellen R. Delisio
Thanks in part to AAA advocacy, slow down, move over laws have been expanded in three states.