Tag: traffic safety
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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…
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.
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.
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…
AAA Urges You Not To Drive Intexticated
June 15, 2018. AAA Staff
A father is driving with his three children in the back seat. His left hand is firmly on the steering wheel while his right hand is gripping a beer bottle. Shocking, right? But would you be as shocked if the same man was holding a phone instead? Distracted driving can be as devastating as driving…
Drowsy Driving Endangers Lives
April 16, 2018. John Galvin
The busier our lives get, the more we wish for time to get things done. But according to the experts, what we all need more of is sleep.
Curb Cellphone Use to Keep Our Roadways Safe
March 14, 2018. John Galvin
Many years ago, I got my first cellphone. It was larger than the one I have today, and I could only make phone calls on it. Fast-forward to 2018, and cellphones are mini-computers that allow you to talk, text, watch shows, listen to podcasts and buy your favorite products. However, cellphones are also devices that…
New AAA Senior Driving Study Coming Down the Pike
February 14, 2018. Roberto Cruz
The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety will soon release new information on the driving habits of older drivers. The research is the second phase of the foundation’s groundbreaking senior driver study, the Longitudinal Research on Aging Drivers project, or LongROAD for short. The multiyear project, which began in 2015, has resulted in the largest and…