Tag: teen driver
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.
The Summer of Safety Is Here
May 29, 2024. Andrew Sheldon
With summer comes an increased risk to teenagers on the roadways. Here’s how you can help keep them safe.
AAA Driving Instructors Share Tips for Young Drivers
March 22, 2024. Andrew Sheldon
Seven AAA driving instructors give their best advice for teen drivers, plus share a few interesting tales from the road.
Insurance When Buying a New Car: What to Know
February 10, 2023. Marisa Perjatel
When buying insurance for a new car, there are a few things you should know beforehand.
The Complete Guide to Car Insurance for Teens
October 14, 2022. Vanessa Young
What to know about insurance when your teen is ready to get behind the wheel.
Steps to Avoid an Auto Insurance Premium Increase
October 05, 2021. AAA Staff
Hikes in insurance expenses are to be expected, but they don’t need to be painful. Here are a few tips for avoiding or limiting an auto insurance premium increase.
What to Know About Teen Auto Insurance
August 06, 2021. AAA Staff
Learn how parents can limit increases related to teen auto insurance.
Understanding a Car Insurance Policy
July 28, 2021. AAA Staff
Do you know everything about your car insurance policy? Learning the basics can help keep your costs in check.
Tips for Choosing Your Kid’s First Car
April 15, 2021. Nicole Wakelin
How to find the safest, sturdiest and most practical car for your new driver.
5 Things Your Insurance Agent Wishes You Knew
October 30, 2020. Rebecca Melnitsky
Working with your insurance agent helps to ensure the best prices and protection.
Teen Driver Technology That Can Help Young Drivers Stay Safe
September 01, 2019. Ashley Richardson
Several automakers are introducing technologies to improve the safety of new drivers.
Teen Traffic Safety Tactics
June 11, 2019. John Galvin
Anyone who’s been through it knows it’s a time of transition for both parents and kids. While a driver’s license offers a new freedom to teens, it can also be a source of concern for parents.
Developing Lifelong Safe Drivers Starts With You – and AAA
August 15, 2018. John Galvin
As a parent of three grown children, I still remember when each of them got a driver’s license. I was happy for them and knew how excited they were about this new level of independence. I also felt the fear of letting them behind the wheel on their own.
Take Control of Your Car Insurance Rates
July 26, 2018. AAA Staff
Safe driving is one way to keep auto insurance rates down. Learn how else you can potentially limit price hikes.
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…
Students Share Winning Traffic Safety Messages
June 15, 2018. AAA Staff
More than 3,000 students did their part to help protect cyclists, pedestrians, drivers and passengers through AAA Northeast’s 2018 Traffic Safety Poster and Video Contest. Students in kindergarten through 12th grade in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York and Rhode Island submitted entries. Their creations touched on pedestrian, bicycle and school bus safety, distracted driving, child passenger…
AAA Leads Teen Driving Safety Efforts
February 21, 2018. John Galvin
Helping teens learn to drive safely is one of the most important missions we have at AAA. Why? Because motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for teens in the U.S. At AAA, our commitment to helping teens drive safely dates to the 1940s. That was the start of our successful driver training…
ADA: Driving Under the Influence Like ‘Vehicular Roulette’
January 15, 2018. Roberto Cruz
When Martin Heidgen of Valley Stream, N.Y., drove drunk on July 2, 2005, he crashed his Chevrolet pickup into a limousine at highway speeds, killing 59-year-old Stan Rabinowitz and 7-year-old Katie Flynn. “When you drive under the influence, you are playing vehicular roulette,” said Maureen McCormick, chief of vehicular crimes at the Nassau County District…
What’s Trending: Exciting New Technology for Travel, Cars and More
December 29, 2017. AAA Staff
Technology gets cooler and more advanced each and every day. Get the scoop on the latest high-tech accessories for travel, cars and your home.
From the President’s Desk: Pave the Way for Teen Driver Safety
July 14, 2017. Mark Shaw
Traffic crash statistics obscure the fact that behind every crash, behind every death, is a person. Not just that one person, but his or her family, co-workers and friends. We have watched with growing alarm the spike in traffic deaths around the country, knowing that behind those 40,000 yearly fatalities are thousands more whose lives…