Tag: traffic
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.
When Is It OK to Pass?
January 02, 2026. Ellen R. Delisio
Find out the rules and tips for safely getting around plows, animals and other slow-moving vehicles.
What Is Black Ice?
January 01, 2026. AAA Staff
How to prepare and protect yourself from this slippery risk.
AAA Survey: Drivers Want Stronger Safeguards Against Dangerous Driving, But Continue to Engage in Bad Behaviors Themselves
December 29, 2025. Jillian Young
A new report from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety shows that, while risky driving behaviors remain widespread, Americans strongly support a range of impaired-driving countermeasures that could significantly reduce fatalities.
Parking Lot Safety for the Holiday Season
December 19, 2025. AAA Staff
Parking lot crashes and crimes increase when drivers are distracted. Keep safety in mind while checking off your to-do lists this busy time of year.
Stay Safe With Winter Driving Tips From AAA
December 19, 2025. AAA Staff
A guide to keep you safe on the roads this season.
AAA: Year-End Holiday Travel Expected to Set Record
December 10, 2025. Jillian Young
122.4 million Americans are projected to leave town over Christmas and New Year’s.
Don’t Let Your Christmas Tree Fly Off Your Sleigh
December 08, 2025. Jillian Young
AAA research shows that road debris contributes to thousands of U.S. traffic crashes each year.
6 Reasons to Be a Designated Driver This Holiday Season
November 21, 2025. AAA Staff
Crashes due to impaired driving increase during the holidays. Your choice to drive sober can save lives.
AAA: Nearly 82 Million Americans Projected to Travel Over Thanksgiving
November 20, 2025. Jillian Young
Concerns over recent flight cancellations could mean some air travelers switch to road trips
Word Search: Decipher the Airport Codes
November 20, 2025. Aimee Carrier
Find the cities by their Air Transport Association (IATA) codes.
Evening Commute Becomes More Dangerous as Daylight Saving Time Ends
November 03, 2025. Mark Schieldrop
AAA urges drivers to stay alert amid sleep-schedule changes and darker driving conditions.
AAA Study: Drivers’ Failure to Slow Down, Move Over Kills Roadside Workers
October 28, 2025. Mark Schieldrop
New AAA Foundation research finds many drivers misunderstand the law and over a third don’t comply.
Pro Driving Tips From AAA Driving School Instructors
October 27, 2025. Ellen R. Delisio
From parallel parking to left turns, our experienced teachers share their advice for mastering some of the trickiest driving maneuvers.
Members Respond to AAA’s Aggressive Driving Survey
October 24, 2025. Ellen R. Delisio
A recent survey revealed that most people admit to driving aggressively — and AAA Northeast members are hardly shocked.
Buckle Up: Teen Drivers Have Higher Rates of Fatal Crashes than Other Drivers
October 19, 2025. Mark Schieldrop
To mark National Teen Driver Safety Week (Oct. 19-25) and help save lives, AAA Northeast urges young drivers to make smart decisions behind the wheel.
Pedestrian Detection Tech Has Improved Significantly, but Still Isn’t Foolproof
October 17, 2025. Mark Schieldrop
B-Roll available: AAA_PAEB Systems-Hi-Vis Clothes B-Roll (FINAL 10.2025) New research from AAA shows significant improvements in nighttime performance of pedestrian automatic emergency braking (PAEB) systems available in new cars, but the systems are still far from foolproof. The study, which followed up on earlier research by AAA, revealed nighttime performance of PAEB systems improved from…
Drivers, Stay Alert: It’s Deer Mating Season
October 16, 2025. Mark Schieldrop
Deer crashes spike between October and December.
U.S. Pedestrian Deaths on the Decline, but Still Above Pre-Pandemic Levels
October 10, 2025. Mark Schieldrop
AAA urges drivers to slow down and watch for walkers during National Pedestrian Safety Month.
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.