Tag: Distraction
Is It Illegal to Decorate Your Car With Lights for the Holidays?
November 21, 2025. Ellen R. Delisio
While it’s become trendy to string holiday lights on cars, it’s safer to keep them at home on your tree.
Buckle Up: Teen Drivers Have Higher Rates of Fatal Crashes than Other Drivers
October 19, 2025. Mark Schieldrop
To mark National Teen Driver Safety Week (Oct. 19-25) and help save lives, AAA Northeast urges young drivers to make smart decisions behind the wheel.
Using Your GPS Safely
May 01, 2025. Ellen R. Delisio
We’d be lost without our GPS (literally!), but it could also be a distraction. Can you use it safely without losing focus?
Don’t Rock the Boat: Boat Safety Tips
May 01, 2025. Marisa Perjatel
Enjoy your days out on the water responsibly. Protect yourself, your passengers and your boat with these boating and insurance tips.
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
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?
100 Greatest Songs About Cars and Driving
July 19, 2024. AAA Staff
Update your road trip playlist with these classic tunes.
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.
What You Need to Know About Dog Car Restraints
January 04, 2024. AAA Staff
Pet restraint laws vary across the Northeast. Learn how to keep your pet safe and lower the risk of distraction while driving.
Parking Lot Safety for the Holiday Season
November 16, 2023. AAA Staff
Hectic parking lots and holiday shopping go hand in hand. Stay safe with these tips.
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.