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Cars & Trucks

How to Avoid a Deer Collision

October 16, 2024. AAA Staff

Deer are more active in the fall months, increasing the likelihood of encountering them on the road. Here’s how to keep you and the animals out of harm’s way.

Cars & Trucks

Safe Driving Tips for Hazardous Conditions

October 03, 2024. Andrew Sheldon

Driving is so routine, it’s easy to let safety slip your mind. These tips will help you navigate dangerous roads and other questionable conditions.

Cars & Trucks

Car Seat Safety Tips for Expecting & New Parents

September 13, 2024. AAA Staff

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

Cars & Trucks

The Safest Cars for Teens and New Drivers

September 06, 2024. AAA Staff

It’s all about safety when it comes to choosing a car for a new driver. Here are some of the top choices.

Auto History

A Seat Belt History Timeline

July 25, 2024. Andrew Sheldon

Looking back, seat belts weren’t always widely accepted. Now, they save thousands of lives each year.

Cars & Trucks

Bad Driving Habits and How to Fix Them

March 28, 2024. Ellen R. Delisio

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

Cars & Trucks

Rent a Car for an Extended Test Drive

February 05, 2024. AAA Staff

Before purchasing your next car, think about renting it first.

Cars & Trucks

What You Need to Know About Dog Car Restraints

January 04, 2024. Dallas Ernst

Pet restraint laws vary across the Northeast. Learn how to keep your pet safe and lower the risk of distraction while driving.

Cars & Trucks

Stay Safe With Winter Driving Tips From AAA

December 20, 2023. AAA Staff

This AAA guide to winter weather driving is full of tips and other info to keep you safe on the roads this season.

Cars & Trucks

Why Is Fuel Economy Lower in Winter?

December 28, 2022. AAA Staff

There’s no getting around it: Your car is less efficient in the colder months. Here’s why and what you can do to alleviate the problem.

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.

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

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

September 28, 2021. Dallas Ernst

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

Cars & Trucks

New York’s New Seat Belt Law Takes Effect on Nov. 1

October 29, 2020. Andrew Sheldon

The new law requires passengers 16 and older to wear a seat belt in the back seat of a vehicle.

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Life

AAA Supports Massachusetts Governor’s Road Safety Bill

March 20, 2019. AAA Staff

AAA Northeast officials were happy to host Gov. Charlie Baker at AAA Boston in March to show support for his proposed road safety legislation.

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Share the Open Road With AAA

March 18, 2019. John Galvin

There are a multitude of ways to explore the world, but I’m still fond the good old-fashioned road trip.

AAA

NJ Tow Company Owner Recognized for Heroic Response to School Bus Accident

October 17, 2018. Andrew Sheldon

Mike Benson of AAA Preferred Service Provider Powder Mill Towing and Auto Repair received the Outstanding EMS Action by a Citizen Award for his life-saving action.

Auto Insurance

Follow These Tips To Help Keep Teens Safe Behind The Wheel

July 19, 2018. AAA Staff

Teaching your teenager to drive can be intimidating, especially if it’s your first time. Follow these tips to ease your anxiety. They’re from Keys2Drive – the AAA Guide to Teen Driver Safety. Practice, practice, practice. Plan for as much supervised practice driving as possible. It’s the key to helping your teen develop safe habits. AAA…

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AAA, State Leaders Highlight R.I. Hands-Free Law

May 09, 2018. AAA Staff

AAA Northeast leaders joined elected officials, legislators, traffic safety advocates and police officers at the club’s Providence, R.I., headquarters to highlight Rhode Island’s new ban on drivers using hand-held cellphones.

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Cars & Trucks

Property Brothers Drew and Jonathan Scott on Their ’83 Chrysler E-Class

February 14, 2018. Roberto Cruz

HGTV’s Property Brothers share memories of their first car.