Tag: traffic safety
Don’t Press Your Luck by Driving Impaired This St. Patrick’s Day
March 13, 2026. Jillian Young
AAA Northeast is urging those who plan to take part in St. Patrick’s Day celebrations to designate a sober driver.
AAA Study: Fatal Hit-and-Run Crashes Reach Record High
March 11, 2026. Jillian Young
AAA Foundation finds pedestrians, cyclists and roadside service providers especially at risk.
Drowsy Driving Increases Crash Risk as Clocks Spring Forward
March 06, 2026. Jillian Young
AAA Northeast is reminding drivers to catch up on rest before getting behind the wheel.
Women in Automotive History
March 06, 2026. Sarah Hopkins
From the world’s first road trip to the evolution of the windshield wiper, learn how women helped shape the automotive industry.
How Potholes Form and How To Avoid Pothole Damage
March 06, 2026. Andrew Sheldon
Learn how car-eating craters are formed and what you can do to prevent major damage to your vehicle.
AAA: Check for Open Vehicle Recalls
March 02, 2026. Jillian Young
Being a safe driver is about more than just how you operate your vehicle — it depends on your vehicle being safe to ride in, too.
What Is a Hit-and-Run?
March 01, 2026. Marisa Perjatel
Learn about the insurance implications of a hit-and-run crash and what to do if you are a victim.
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.
Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk: Plan Ahead this Sunday
February 06, 2026. Jillian Young
Data shows alcohol contributes to significant percentage of fatal crashes following the big game.
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.
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
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.
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…