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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

Technology

Everything You Need to Know About Car Infotainment Systems

October 14, 2019. Andrew Sheldon

Infotainment systems simplify a driver’s experience by bringing all the car’s functions front and center. But they can still can still cause dangerous distractions.

Cars & Trucks

The Worst Roads in America Are in the Northeast

September 25, 2019. Andrew Sheldon

The U.S. has a $146 billion backlog in needed roadway safety improvements, according to a report from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. It appears that a large portion of those improvements are needed in the Northeast.

AAA & Life

School’s Open for New Drivers

August 29, 2019. AAA Staff

AAA helps keep new and vulnerable drivers safe as the school year begins again.

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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

“No One at the Wheel” Explores Autonomous Vehicles

August 08, 2019. Andrew Sheldon

Samuel “Gridlock Sam” Schwartz’s book highlights the benefits of autonomous vehicles, but also warns of their dangers.

Cars & Trucks

New York City Expands the Use of Speed Cameras

July 18, 2019. Andrew Sheldon

750 speed cameras will be installed in school zones throughout the city.

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.

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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.

Health & Fitness

Follow These Medicine Reminder Tips and Never Miss a Dose Again

January 20, 2019. Nick Tavares

Do you take daily medication? Remember your daily dose and stay on top of your health with these helpful tips.

Road Trips

How to Survive a Road Trip With Kids

November 17, 2018. Roberto Cruz

Learn how to limit the real distractions that come with a weekend getaway or road trip with kids and make the experience fun for all.

AAA

Developing Lifelong Safe Drivers Starts With You – and AAA

August 15, 2018. John Galvin

As a parent of three grown children, I still remember when each of them got a driver’s license. I was happy for them and knew how excited they were about this new level of independence. I also felt the fear of letting them behind the wheel on their own.

Cars & Trucks

Put the Brakes on Distracted Driving

June 21, 2018. John Galvin

Summer is finally here in the Northeast, and many of us will be jumping in the car and taking road trips near and far. During this time, you’re bound to experience more drivers on the road than any other time of year. If you’re like me, you’re also noticing the increasing number of drivers who…

Cars & Trucks

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.

Cars & Trucks

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…

Cars & Trucks

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…

Cars & Trucks

Drowsy Driving Endangers Lives

April 16, 2018. John Galvin

The busier our lives get, the more we wish for time to get things done. But according to the experts, what we all need more of is sleep.

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AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety Celebrates 70 Years of Safe Driving

March 28, 2018. Sarah Hopkins

In celebration of its 70th anniversary, the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety is highlighting its four most important research priorities on a new website.

Cars & Trucks

Curb Cellphone Use to Keep Our Roadways Safe

March 14, 2018. John Galvin

Many years ago, I got my first cellphone. It was larger than the one I have today, and I could only make phone calls on it. Fast-forward to 2018, and cellphones are mini-computers that allow you to talk, text, watch shows, listen to podcasts and buy your favorite products. However, cellphones are also devices that…