Tag: safety

Auto Insurance

What To Know About Motorcycle Insurance

April 12, 2022. Vanessa Young

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

Auto Insurance

What to Do If Your Car Is a Lemon

April 07, 2022. Andrew Sheldon

If your car turns out to be a lemon, you may be able to get a refund or replacement. But only if you follow these steps.

Air Travel

Tips for Traveling With Autism

March 20, 2022. AAA Staff

Traveling with someone with autism requires some extra preparation and patience. Here are our tips for planning for a trip with adults or children on the spectrum.

Auto History

The History of Crash Test Dummies

March 08, 2022. Andrew Sheldon

When pigs, cadavers and driverless cars couldn’t get the job done, crash test dummies were called upon to make cars safer.

Cars & Trucks

Test Drive: Crossover SUVs

February 14, 2022. Alan Rider

If the sign of a maturing market segment is diversity, the humble crossover SUV is all grown up. Here are two distinctly different models that illustrate our point.

Cars & Trucks & Electric Vehicles

Deputy Secretary Polly Trottenberg Discusses Infrastructure Act

February 02, 2022. Andrew Sheldon

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s number two official explains how the historic legislation will transform the country’s infrastructure.

Road Trips

Traveling With Pets: The Tips and Tricks You Need to Know

December 15, 2021. Marisa Perjatel

You don’t always have to leave your four-legged friends behind when you go exploring! Here are some tips for traveling with pets.

Savings

Why You Should Have a Rainy Day Fund

December 14, 2021. Nalea Ko

Things don’t always go the way you expect them to. Learn how to build your rainy day fund and be financially prepared for when an emergency occurs.

Cars & Trucks

Essential Things to Keep in Your Car

December 07, 2021. AAA Staff

The ultimate list of things to keep in your car for safety, on-the-go maintenance and protecting yourself from the elements on a road trip.

Electric Vehicles

The 2022 Electric Vehicles to Get Excited About

November 29, 2021. Andrew Sheldon

From reimagined classics to unprecedentedly efficient sedans, the electric vehicle class of 2022 has something for everyone.

Homeowners Insurance

How to Winterize Your Home

November 26, 2021. Andrew Sheldon

It’s time to winterize your home! Safeguard your house from the cold and harsh conditions of winter with these tips.

Life

AAA and R.I. State Police Team up for Community Outreach

November 12, 2021. Aimee Carrier

The Rhode Island State Police are stocking up on child passenger safety seats and are now certified to install them, thanks to a partnership with AAA.

Cars & Trucks

AAA Driving Instructor Tips for New Winter Drivers

November 03, 2021. AAA Staff

Winter will be here soon. Make sure young drivers are ready for a variety of conditions with these driving instructor tips.

Homeowners Insurance

Landscaping Fall Cleanup for Your Home

October 20, 2021. Sarah Hopkins

As you prepare your home for winter, don’t leave your yard out in the cold. Try these landscaping fall cleanup tips.

Air Travel

Flight Prices to Europe Are at a 5-Year Low 

October 01, 2021. Dana Laverty

Prices to some popular European destinations are down over 30% from 2019, with airlines adding new flights and new routes regularly. 

Cars & Trucks

Connecticut’s New Seat Belt Law Goes Into Effect Oct. 1

September 28, 2021. AAA Staff

The new law requires everyone in a vehicle to wear a seat belt, including those in the back seat.

Life

Joining Forces With State Police Units for Shifting Gears Program

September 23, 2021. AAA Staff

AAA Northeast is partnering with local State Police to educate young people on the effects marijuana has on driving.

Retirement

Combat Robocalls and Scams Targeting Seniors

August 31, 2021. Sarah Hopkins

How can you combat the relentless tide of robocalls and scams targeting seniors? Just follow these tips and tricks to stay safe.

Travel

AAA: A Trustworthy Companion on the Road Ahead

August 26, 2021. John Galvin

Maybe you haven’t been on the road much these past 18 months. Or maybe you’ve been on the front lines of the pandemic since the beginning.    Whatever the case, you can depend on AAA Northeast to help keep your auto in tip-top shape – and to get you there safely.    If it’s been a while since you last had your car serviced, you may want to take it in for a tune-up. AAA has a network of…

Health & Fitness

Driver Safety and Hearing Awareness

August 05, 2021. Vanessa Young

While vision is the first sense that may come to mind when you think about driver safety, hearing also plays a vital role.