Tag: safety

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Lifestyle

Planning for Baby: Tips for New Parents

August 02, 2021. Molly Clark

A few things new parents should know about finances, life insurance and car safety.

Cars & Trucks

What to Do When You Have a Broken Car Window

August 02, 2021. Andrew Sheldon

Broken car windows happen. Prompt and professional repair helps prevent more damage.

Hotels & Resorts

Where to Stop and Stay on Your Summer Road Trip

July 20, 2021. AAA Staff

Getting ready to plan your next road trip? A great hotel is closer than you think.

Auto Loans

6 Tips for First-Time Car Buyers

July 11, 2021. Andrew Sheldon

The car-buying process can be difficult to navigate. These tips for first-time car buyers will help guide you through the process.

Day Trips

Your Favorite Events Are Returning in 2021

July 08, 2021. Sarah Hopkins

Live events are starting to return in 2021, but what will they look like? Here are how some of the top events in the Northeast are planning their comebacks.

Cars & Trucks

Ask a Mechanic: How Long Do Car Brakes Last?

June 08, 2021. Andrew Sheldon

They’re the most important vehicle safety feature, but are your brakes in good shape? We spoke to a mechanic to learn more about car brakes.

Asian Tours

10 Things to Know About China Tours and Traveling

May 28, 2021. Maddy Osman

The only way to truly understand this foreign nation for yourself is to immerse yourself in the culture.

Auto History

The History of the Car Horn

May 27, 2021. Andrew Sheldon

“Ahooga,” Mark Twain, oscillating diaphragms and the unique backstory of car horns.

Air Travel

Top Places to Visit in the U.S. Right Now 

May 25, 2021. Dana Laverty

Here are the places with the most buzz in the U.S. right now, based on AAA member interest and bookings. 

Auto History

The Unique History of Bumper Stickers

May 11, 2021. Andrew Sheldon

Created in a small screen printing office in Kansas City, bumper stickers quickly took over the country’s roadways and have remained popular.