Tag: safety

Newsroom

 AAA Urges Drivers to Slow Down, Move Over and Save Lives 

April 23, 2026. Jillian Young

National Work Zone Awareness Week aims to protect roadside workers as construction season ramps up 

Cars & Trucks

Ask a Mechanic: Signs Your Car Needs Maintenance

April 15, 2026. AAA Staff

Don’t ignore your car when it’s telling you it needs help. These are the sights, sounds and smells to watch for.

Auto Insurance & Money

Motorcycle Insurance Basics You Should Know

April 08, 2026. Vanessa Young

Like auto insurance, motorcycle insurance protects you in the event of a crash or if your bike is damaged or stolen.

Cars & Trucks & Electric Vehicles

Do EV Sounds Save Lives?

April 07, 2026. Ellen R. Delisio

Ever wonder why EVs make those strange sounds? Adding noise to otherwise silent vehicles helps keep roads and pedestrians safer.

Cars & Trucks

Bad Driving Habits and How to Fix Them

April 06, 2026. Ellen R. Delisio

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

Newsroom

Save a Life: Ditch the Distractions 

April 01, 2026. Jillian Young

AAA reminds drivers to practice safe habits this Distracted Driving Awareness Month  

Newsroom

Q&A With AAA Northeast’s Car Doctor: April 2026

April 01, 2026. John Paul

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

Mind & Body

Do Supplements Work?

March 30, 2026. Sarah Vincelette

Your daily supplement ritual may not be as beneficial as you think.

Auto Insurance

Specialty Insurance for Boats, Motorcycles & More

March 26, 2026. Marisa Perjatel

Specialized insurance provides added coverage for your prized possessions.

Road Trips

Should You Rent a Car Seat From the Car Rental Company?

March 24, 2026. Maddy Osman

If you’re traveling with little ones, renting a car seat can make your experience a lot easier.

AAA

Practice Makes Perfect With AAA Driving School

March 23, 2026. AAA Staff

When their teen needed some extra practice before the road test, this member turned to AAA Driving School for backup.

Cars & Trucks

What Is Rubbernecking?

March 13, 2026. Andrew Sheldon

Rubbernecking is a dangerous habit accounting for a significant portion of crashes. So why do we do it so often?

Newsroom

Don’t Press Your Luck by Driving Impaired This St. Patrick’s Day  

March 13, 2026. Jillian Young

AAA Northeast is urging those who plan to take part in St. Patrick’s Day celebrations to designate a sober driver. 

Newsroom

AAA Study: Fatal Hit-and-Run Crashes Reach Record High 

March 11, 2026. Jillian Young

AAA Foundation finds pedestrians, cyclists and roadside service providers especially at risk.

Newsroom

Drowsy Driving Increases Crash Risk as Clocks Spring Forward

March 06, 2026. Jillian Young

AAA Northeast is reminding drivers to catch up on rest before getting behind the wheel. 

Auto History

Women in Automotive History

March 06, 2026. Sarah Hopkins

From the world’s first road trip to the evolution of the windshield wiper, learn how women helped shape the automotive industry.

Cars & Trucks

How Potholes Form and How To Avoid Pothole Damage

March 06, 2026. Andrew Sheldon

Learn how car-eating craters are formed and what you can do to prevent major damage to your vehicle.

Air Travel

TSA: Bring This, Not That

March 02, 2026. Sarah Vincelette

Unexpected items you can actually take through security on your next domestic flight — and the ones you can’t.

Newsroom

AAA: Check for Open Vehicle Recalls

March 02, 2026. Jillian Young

Being a safe driver is about more than just how you operate your vehicle — it depends on your vehicle being safe to ride in, too.

Auto Insurance

What Is a Hit-and-Run?

March 01, 2026. Marisa Perjatel

Learn about the insurance implications of a hit-and-run crash and what to do if you are a victim.