Tag: driving
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…
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.
New Ships Signal Bigger Is Better
June 15, 2018. AAA Staff
Will the cruise industry ever rest in its pursuit of building bigger and bigger ships? It sure doesn’t seem like it. In April, Royal Caribbean International celebrated the inaugural voyage of the world’s largest cruise ship. Symphony of the Seas carries more than 5,500 guests and will be based in Miami beginning in November. The…
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…
A European Vacation off the Beaten Path
May 29, 2018. AAA Staff
Take your European vacation by river cruise, train or car for a more authentic adventure.
Sought-After Sedans – Volkswagen Jetta/Toyota Camry
May 28, 2018. Alan Rider
There are folks for whom the mere suggestion of driving a practical car generates eye rolls. If you’re one of them, the all-new Volkswagen Jetta will quickly wipe away that look of disdain. You see, this new seventh-generation Jetta sedan looks and feels a lot more upmarket than the window sticker’s bottom line would suggest. That…
102 National Park Attractions: America’s Most Awe-Inspiring Natural Wonders and Historic Monuments
May 25, 2018. AAA Staff
From sea to shining sea, America the Beautiful has one of the richest and most diverse landscapes in the world. Discover over 100 of the most impressive national park attractions.
102 National Park Attractions
May 25, 2018. Roberto Cruz
Go big with a vacation to an amazing U.S. national park.
Approach Road Construction Zones With Caution
May 14, 2018. AAA Staff
Summer is a busy time for road construction, and AAA reminds motorists to use caution when approaching and driving through work zones. Plan Ahead Check for planned work-zone delays and traffic advisories and allow extra travel time. Visit state department of transportation websites for the latest road travel information and to help plan alternative routes….
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.