Tag: distracted driving

Cars & Trucks

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?

Cars & Trucks

Empowering Teen Drivers to Make Safe Choices

June 10, 2024. Ellen R. Delisio

Students learned about the consequences of impaired driving at AAA Northeast’s 2024 teen safety summit.

Cars & Trucks

Driving Massachusetts Into the Future 

May 30, 2024. Ellen R. Delisio

Massachusetts Department of Transportation CEO Monica Tibbits-Nutt has her sights on infrastructure and sustainability.

Cars & Trucks

The Summer of Safety Is Here

May 29, 2024. Andrew Sheldon

With summer comes an increased risk to teenagers on the roadways. Here’s how you can help keep them safe.

AAA & Cars & Trucks

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.

Cars & Trucks

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.

Cars & Trucks

Bad Driving Habits and How to Fix Them

March 28, 2024. Ellen R. Delisio

Bad driving habits may be universal, but they are not irreversible. Just a few adjustments can change your behavior.

Cars & Trucks

What You Need to Know About Dog Car Restraints

January 04, 2024. Dallas Ernst

Pet restraint laws vary across the Northeast. Learn how to keep your pet safe and lower the risk of distraction while driving.

Cars & Trucks

The Truth About Distracted Driving

April 03, 2023. Angelica Beneke

Research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety reveals contradiction between the perceived dangers of distracted driving and driver behavior.

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.

Road Trips

Games to Play on a Road Trip

August 28, 2020. Molly Clark

Pass the time and get some laughs in along the way with our list of fun games to play on a road trip.

Technology

The Best New iPhone Features

November 27, 2019. Andrew Sheldon

The new iPhone 11 is faster, stronger, smarter and a much better photographer.

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.

Road Trips

10 Awesome AAA Hertz Perks

November 29, 2018. Colm Ashe

In celebration of AAA’s milestone 40-year partnership with Hertz, learn about some of benefits that AAA members can enjoy when renting a car.

Cars & Trucks

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.

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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…

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…

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AAA, State Leaders Highlight R.I. Hands-Free Law

May 09, 2018. AAA Staff

AAA Northeast leaders joined elected officials, legislators, traffic safety advocates and police officers at the club’s Providence, R.I., headquarters to highlight Rhode Island’s new ban on drivers using hand-held cellphones.

Cars & Trucks

ADA: Driving Under the Influence Like ‘Vehicular Roulette’

January 15, 2018. Roberto Cruz

When Martin Heidgen of Valley Stream, N.Y., drove drunk on July 2, 2005, he crashed his Chevrolet pickup into a limousine at highway speeds, killing 59-year-old Stan Rabinowitz and 7-year-old Katie Flynn. “When you drive under the influence, you are playing vehicular roulette,” said Maureen McCormick, chief of vehicular crimes at the Nassau County District…

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Three Police Officers, Two Crossing Guards Celebrated in New Jersey

December 18, 2017. AAA Staff

AAA Northeast held its annual AAA Traffic Safety Awards luncheon in October, recognizing individuals and police departments who have gone and above beyond to bolster traffic safety in Essex, Morris and Union counties. Honorees included longtime Elizabeth crossing guards Rocco DiGiorgio (20 years), Elizabeth Parra (19 years) and Gladys Cintron (17 years). Each was named…