Tag: AAA Foundation
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
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.
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.
Don’t Drive Intexticated: Dangers of Texting and Driving
April 09, 2024. Andrew Sheldon
Distracted driving can have devastating consequences, yet a significant number of drivers admit to using their smartphones behind the wheel.
Driving in the Rain and Other Spring Driving Tips
March 27, 2024. AAA Staff
Cautious driving and proper car care are important aspects of staying safe in the rain.
How to Avoid Drowsy Driving on a Road Trip
March 08, 2024. Christina Elston
Drowsy driving is just as dangerous as driving while drunk.
Joining Forces With State Police Units for Shifting Gears Program
September 23, 2021. AAA Staff
AAA Northeast is partnering with local State Police to educate young people on the effects marijuana has on driving.
Tips for Choosing Your Kid’s First Car
April 15, 2021. Nicole Wakelin
How to find the safest, sturdiest and most practical car for your new driver.
AAA Responds as Marijuana Legalization Expands
April 02, 2021. Andrew Sheldon
As more states move toward legalization, AAA is educating the public about the dangers of drugged driving.
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.
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.
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.
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.