Tag: traffic safety
Stop Driving in Flip-Flops
June 30, 2025. Ellen R. Delisio
Flip flops and other backless sandals are perfect for summer — just not for summer driving. Closed shoes are safest.
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.
Fatal Teen Driver Traffic Crashes Spike in the Summer
May 29, 2025. Jillian Young
AAA Northeast urges teens to drive safely amid ‘100 Deadliest Days.’
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.
A Seat Belt History Timeline
May 21, 2025. Andrew Sheldon
Looking back, seat belts weren’t always widely accepted. Now, they save thousands of lives each year.
Spring Motorcycle Maintenance Checklist
May 05, 2025. Marisa Perjatel
Get your motor running! Before the long-awaited first ride of the season, make sure your bike is ready for the road.
Using Your GPS Safely
May 01, 2025. Ellen R. Delisio
We’d be lost without our GPS (literally!), but it could also be a distraction. Can you use it safely without losing focus?
Motorcyclist Fatalities Surge as Weather Warms
May 01, 2025. Jillian Young
AAA urges increased vigilance during Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month.
Q&A With AAA’s Car Doctor: May 2025
May 01, 2025. John Paul
John Paul, Senior Manager Traffic Safety, is a nationally recognized expert in automotive technology and repair.
AAA Finds “Do Not Disturb” Significantly Decreases Smartphone Use Among Young Drivers
April 30, 2025. Jillian Young
In an on-road study, smartphone interactions decreased by 41% following training on the feature
The Top Speeding Ticket Excuses
April 24, 2025. Andrew Sheldon
From running late to bringing home hot food, these are the most common excuses used when trying to get out of a ticket.
Q&A With AAA’s Car Doctor: April 2025
April 16, 2025. John Paul
John Paul, Senior Manager Traffic Safety, is a nationally recognized expert in automotive technology and repair.
AAA Urges Drivers to Stay Rested and Alert as Clocks ‘Spring Forward’
March 07, 2025. Jillian Young
Risky and unsafe behaviors like drowsy driving increase the likelihood of a crash.
Q&A With AAA’s Car Doctor: March 2025
March 06, 2025. John Paul
John Paul, Senior Manager Traffic Safety, is a nationally recognized expert in automotive technology and repair.
Everything You Need to Know About Car Recalls
March 03, 2025. Andrew Sheldon
Car recalls happen all the time. How do you know if your vehicle has been affected, and what steps should you take if it is?
Q&A With AAA’s Car Doctor: February 2025
February 18, 2025. John Paul
John Paul, Senior Manager Traffic Safety, is a nationally recognized expert in automotive technology and repair.
How to Deal With a Tailgater Safely: 5 Proven Defensive Driving Tips
February 18, 2025. Nicole Wakelin
Keep your cool with a tailgater, and we’ll all be safer on the road.
Pedestrian Safety Crisis Worsens as Fatalities Rise
February 13, 2025. Jillian Young
New AAA research finds fatal pedestrian crashes occur mostly at night on busy roads.
Q&A With AAA’s Car Doctor: January 2025
January 10, 2025. John Paul
John Paul, Senior Manager Traffic Safety, is a nationally recognized expert in automotive technology and repair.
AAA Survey: Nearly Two-Thirds of Drivers Admit to Unsafe Driving Behaviors
December 05, 2024. Jillian Young
Annual Traffic Safety Culture Index sheds light on risky driving behaviors