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Life

Diary of a AAA School Safety Patroller: Jeff Kinney

March 24, 2020. Jerry Ascierto

Jeff Kinney, author of the ‘Wimpy Kid” books, helps AAA Northeast celebrate the School Safety Patrol’s 100th birthday.

Auto History

Garrett Morgan: Inventor of the Three-Position Traffic Signal

February 10, 2020. Andrew Sheldon

With just a grade school education, Morgan invented numerous devices that enhanced people’s lives, including one that revolutionized transportation.

Life

AAA Traffic Safety Heroes Turn Tragic Stories Into Powerful Messages

January 16, 2020. Ellis Einhorn

Two inspiring individuals are honored for their work to keep our roads safer.

AAA

The Most Dangerous States for DUI Deaths

January 07, 2020. Jerry Ascierto

The Northeast boasts some of the lowest rates in the nation for DUI arrests, accidents and fatalities, while Southern states are among the most dangerous.

Air Travel

Holiday Travel Hacks From AAA Experts

November 21, 2019. Sarah Hopkins

Holiday travel can be daunting, but if you have the right tricks at your disposal, you just might survive to sing another carol. 

AAA

New York’s New Child Seat Law Takes Effect in November

October 16, 2019. Andrew Sheldon

Beginning Nov. 1, all children under age 2 in New York must be restrained in a rear-facing safety seat.

Technology

Everything You Need to Know About Car Infotainment Systems

October 14, 2019. Andrew Sheldon

Infotainment systems simplify a driver’s experience by bringing all the car’s functions front and center. But they can still can still cause dangerous distractions.

Technology

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.

AAA & Life

School’s Open for New Drivers

August 29, 2019. AAA Staff

AAA helps keep new and vulnerable drivers safe as the school year begins again.

AAA

AAA Is Shifting Gears

August 29, 2019. John Galvin

As marijuana legalization continues, new measures need to be taken to keep the roads safe and drivers informed.

AAA

Deaths Caused by Running Red Lights Reaches a 10-Year High

August 29, 2019. Andrew Sheldon

939 people died from red-light accidents in 2017, nearly half were passengers or people in other vehicles.

Cars & Trucks

Senior Drivers Using Potentially Impairing Medications

May 03, 2019. Andrew Sheldon

AAA Foundation finds that nearly 1 in 5 older drivers uses medications that should be avoided.

AAA

Automated Driving Terminology Causes Driver Confusion

April 21, 2019. Andrew Sheldon

AAA study shows that four-in-10 Americans misjudge partially-automated driving systems’ abilities based on names such as Autopilot and Pilot Assist.

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Life

AAA Supports Massachusetts Governor’s Road Safety Bill

March 20, 2019. AAA Staff

AAA Northeast officials were happy to host Gov. Charlie Baker at AAA Boston in March to show support for his proposed road safety legislation.

Cars & Trucks

Cannabis and Driving

December 21, 2018. Andrew Sheldon

The legalization of marijuana is gaining popularity within the U.S. A recent Gallup poll found that 66 percent of Americans support marijuana legalization. More than half of the states have legalized marijuana use to some extent. Of the six states in the AAA Northeast footprint, only Massachusetts has legalized the recreational use of marijuana. But…

Road Trips

How to Survive a Road Trip With Kids

November 17, 2018. Roberto Cruz

Learn how to limit the real distractions that come with a weekend getaway or road trip with kids and make the experience fun for all.

Auto Insurance

How To Score an Affordable Auto Insurance Premium

October 13, 2018. Vanessa Young

When it comes time to insure your ride, your car choice can lead to a more affordable auto insurance premium.

AAA

AAA Northeast Opens a New Campus in East Providence, R.I.

August 15, 2018. AAA Staff

AAA Northeast employees, elected officials, businesspeople and others gathered in late July for a ceremonial opening of the new AAA East Providence campus. The site, at 10 River Road, along Wampanoag Trail, includes a AAA branch and a fleet and driver training center. The branch provides convenient access to AAA products and services, and the…

AAA

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.

Cars & Trucks

Put the Brakes on Distracted Driving

June 21, 2018. John Galvin

Summer is finally here in the Northeast, and many of us will be jumping in the car and taking road trips near and far. During this time, you’re bound to experience more drivers on the road than any other time of year. If you’re like me, you’re also noticing the increasing number of drivers who…