Tag: technology
Katie Linendoll’s Nissan Altima
July 17, 2018. AAA Staff
The Emmy winner, tech expert, avid traveler, TV personality and all around social and tech influencer tells AAA about her first car.
Research is Key to Autonomous Car Safety
July 17, 2018. John Galvin
I bought my first car, a 1982 Ford Escort, after graduating from college. It had a four-speed manual transmission, AM radio and manual steering and brakes. It got me where I needed to go, but it didn’t drive itself. In 1982, the closest thing to an autonomous vehicle was KITT on the television show “Knight…
Everyday Car Tech That Proves We’re Living in the Future
July 15, 2018. Peter Vey
It seems like only yesterday we were cranking the windows down by hand. With today’s advanced car tech, though, we’re safer and more spoiled than ever.
When Should You Replace Your Heating System?
July 05, 2018. Peter Vey
Keep this guide handy if you’re considering repairing or replacing your heating system.
AAA Helps Publicize Rhode Island’s Hand-Held Ban
June 15, 2018. AAA Staff
AAA Northeast leaders joined state officials, legislators, traffic safety advocates and police officers at the club’s Providence headquarters in May to bring attention to Rhode Island’s new ban on hand-held wireless communication devices while driving. Drivers who violate the law, which took effect June 1, face fines of up to $100. To help drivers adapt…
Teaching Young Drivers the Rules of the Road
June 15, 2018. Cassandra Raposo
AAA driving instructors point out the most common mistakes that new drivers make and how to avoid them. Joining locations throughout the Northeast, AAA’s newest driving school is opening in Garden City, N.Y., on August 13.
Royal Caribbean Ships Think Smart
June 05, 2018. Roberto Cruz
The perks of sailing the most technologically advanced cruise line.
5 Great Family Trip Ideas
June 05, 2018. Vanessa Young
Tips for a remarkable family vacation filled with cherished memories for every traveler in your group.
R.I. Ban on Hand-Held Devices Now in Effect
May 14, 2018. AAA Staff
Drivers talking on hand-held phones in Rhode Island can be ticketed by police and fined up to a $100.
Distracted Drivers Make Everyone’s Commutes Slower
May 14, 2018. AAA Staff
The next time you’re a few minutes late for work, you could blame it on distracted drivers. After all, the excuse is backed by science. Distracted drivers can slow down commutes by as much as 10 percent, according to David Strayer, a cognitive neuroscientist at the University of Utah. His research for the AAA Foundation…