Tag: Steering

Cars & Trucks & Roadside Services

Are You Guilty of Aggressive Driving?

February 16, 2026. Ellen R. Delisio

Anger can easily interfere with your safety behind the wheel. Take stock of your driving behaviors and learn how to keep your emotions in check.

Cars & Trucks

What To Do if Your Car Starts to Skid

January 21, 2026. Ellen R. Delisio

Skidding on an icy road can be unnerving. Staying calm and following these steps can help you regain control of your car.

Newsroom

Arctic Outbreak to Bring Frigid Conditions That Can Wreak Havoc on Vehicles

January 20, 2026. Jillian Young

Learn how extreme winter conditions can impact your vehicle — and prepare accordingly.

AAA

Reflecting on a Life-Saving Flat Tire

January 19, 2026. AAA Staff

A flat tire threatened to ruin Jeff Gurian’s plans, but that flat may have saved his life.

Newsroom

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

January 07, 2026. John Paul

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

AAA

It’s Never Too Late to Learn New Driving Skills

January 02, 2026. Ellen R. Delisio

The AAA Defensive Driving Course introduces new skills and refreshes existing ones.

Auto History & Cars & Trucks

The History of the Glove Compartment

December 21, 2025. Andrew Sheldon

The story of the glove compartment begins more than a century ago and takes many twist and turns to arrive at the car feature we know today.

Cars & Trucks

Stay Safe With Winter Driving Tips From AAA

December 19, 2025. AAA Staff

A guide to keep you safe on the roads this season.

Cars & Trucks

The Do’s and Don’ts of Winter Car Storage

October 17, 2025. John Paul

Properly storing your car away for the winter can prevent mechanical problems when you take it back out in the spring.

Cars & Trucks

Ask a Mechanic: Signs Your Car Needs Maintenance

October 08, 2025. 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.

Day Trips

Where to Go Railbiking in the Northeast

October 07, 2025. Erin Gifford

Get ready to roll on these railbike adventures across the region.

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.

Auto History

Latin America’s Automotive Innovators and Trailblazers

September 19, 2025. AAA Staff

From the turn of the 20th century to today, Latin Americans have pioneered in the automotive world – many of them unsung heroes.

Cars & Trucks

Duck, Duck … Jeep! All About Jeep Ducking

September 08, 2025. Ellen R. Delisio

If you own a Jeep, you’ve probably been “ducked.” Jeep owners are gifting fellow Jeepers rubber ducks with notes on them.

Newsroom

AAA Study: Active Driving Assistance Still Needs Human Help in Heavy Traffic

August 21, 2025. Mark Schieldrop

Drivers needed to intervene every 4 miles to prevent dangerous situations.

Newsroom

Pump the Brakes on Vehicle Theft this Summer 

July 22, 2025. Jillian Young

July is National Vehicle Theft Prevention Month. AAA Northeast is reminding drivers to take preventative measures against vehicle theft — especially given these types of thefts heat up in the summer.  

Cars & Trucks

How To Keep Your Car Cool in Summer

July 15, 2025. Ellen R. Delisio

Use these tips to keep you and your car from overheating.

Newsroom

Child Deaths in Hot Cars Increased Nearly 35% Last Year

June 04, 2025. Jillian Young

AAA Northeast reminds caregivers of heatstroke risks to children and pets.

Cars & Trucks

Top Challenges for Older Drivers

May 22, 2025. Andrew Sheldon

Older drivers face physical and cognitive challenges that can make operating a vehicle more difficult. Here’s how to overcome them.

Cars & Trucks

What Is Hydroplaning?

May 08, 2025. Ellen R. Delisio

Learn what to do to when the rubber doesn’t meet the road and how to avoid getting into this slippery situation.