Tag: safety

Air Travel

Living the Dream on an African Safari Honeymoon

November 06, 2025. Ellen R. Delisio

Maggie and Adam planned the adventure of a lifetime with help from a AAA travel advisor.

Air Travel & Mind & Body

Staying Grounded: How to Deal With Flight Anxiety

November 06, 2025. AAA Staff

Fear of flying and the stress of air travel is common but manageable.

Air Travel

Get to Know Your Airline Passenger Fly Rights

November 05, 2025. AAA Staff

You are entitled to certain protections and benefits as an airline passenger. Learn about your bill of rights on the ground and in the air.

Newsroom

 Evening Commute Becomes More Dangerous as Daylight Saving Time Ends 

November 03, 2025. Mark Schieldrop

AAA urges drivers to stay alert amid sleep-schedule changes and darker driving conditions.

Newsroom

AAA Study: Drivers’ Failure to Slow Down, Move Over Kills Roadside Workers

October 28, 2025. Mark Schieldrop

New AAA Foundation research finds many drivers misunderstand the law and over a third don’t comply.

AAA

Members Respond to AAA’s Aggressive Driving Survey

October 24, 2025. Ellen R. Delisio

A recent survey revealed that most people admit to driving aggressively — and AAA Northeast members are hardly shocked.

Newsroom

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.

Newsroom

Pedestrian Detection Tech Has Improved Significantly, but Still Isn’t Foolproof

October 17, 2025. Mark Schieldrop

B-Roll available: AAA_PAEB Systems-Hi-Vis Clothes B-Roll (FINAL 10.2025) New research from AAA shows significant improvements in nighttime performance of pedestrian automatic emergency braking (PAEB) systems available in new cars, but the systems are still far from foolproof. The study, which followed up on earlier research by AAA, revealed nighttime performance of PAEB systems improved from…

Newsroom

Drivers, Stay Alert: It’s Deer Mating Season

October 16, 2025. Mark Schieldrop

Deer crashes spike between October and December.

Road Trips

Fall in Love With Westchester County

October 10, 2025. Ellen R. Delisio

Embrace autumn in this scenic gem about 45 minutes from New York City.

Newsroom

U.S. Pedestrian Deaths on the Decline, but Still Above Pre-Pandemic Levels

October 10, 2025. Mark Schieldrop

AAA urges drivers to slow down and watch for walkers during National Pedestrian Safety Month.

Auto Insurance

The Complete Guide to Car Insurance for Teens

October 07, 2025. Vanessa Young

What to know about insurance when your teen is ready to get behind the wheel.

Newsroom

Q&A With AAA Northeast’s Car Doctor: Oct. 2025

October 03, 2025. John Paul

John Paul, Senior Manager Traffic Safety, is a nationally recognized expert in automotive technology and repair.

Cars & Trucks

What’s the Story With Headlight Glare?

September 29, 2025. Ellen R. Delisio

Newer LED headlights seem brighter and more blinding than their halogen predecessors. But change is on the way.

Newsroom

AAA Study Finds 96% of Drivers Admit to Driving Aggressively

September 23, 2025. Mark Schieldrop

A staggering 96% of drivers in a new AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety study admitted to engaging in aggressive driving behaviors over the past year.

Cars & Trucks

How to Avoid a Deer Collision

September 22, 2025. AAA Staff

Deer are more active in the fall months, increasing the likelihood of encountering them on the road.

Life Insurance

Everyone Needs Life Insurance — Even If You Think You Don’t

September 19, 2025. Sarah Vincelette

Thinking you’re exempt from life insurance for these reasons may leave you unprotected in the future.

Newsroom

Study: Widespread Car Seat Installation Errors and Misuse Put Children at Risk 

September 19, 2025. Mark Schieldrop

Research highlights the importance of National Child Passenger Safety Week, Sept. 21 to 27.

Cars & Trucks

Car Seat Safety Tips for Expecting & New Parents

September 19, 2025. AAA Staff

How should you wear your seat belt when pregnant? When do you move your child to a front-facing car seat? We answer your car seat safety questions.

AAA

Join AAA for Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day

September 18, 2025. AAA Staff

AAA Northeast invites local schools and communities to join the annual walk to end racism and bullying on Nov. 14.