Tag: traffic

Cars & Trucks

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.

AAA

AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety Celebrates 70 Years of Safe Driving

March 28, 2018. Sarah Hopkins

In celebration of its 70th anniversary, the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety is highlighting its four most important research priorities on a new website.

Day Trips

All Aboard These 7 Awesome Amtrak Day Trips

March 17, 2018. AAA Staff

Amtrak is a quick and convenient option for enjoying cool day trip destinations like Washington, D.C., Boston, and so much more.

Cars & Trucks

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…

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Cars & Trucks

AAA Leads Teen Driving Safety Efforts

February 21, 2018. John Galvin

Helping teens learn to drive safely is one of the most important missions we have at AAA. Why? Because motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for teens in the U.S. At AAA, our commitment to helping teens drive safely dates to the 1940s. That was the start of our successful driver training…

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Road Trips

Tips for Traveling America’s Historic and Scenic Roads

February 15, 2018. Jill Schensul

There are thousands of miles of historic and scenic roads across America that are part of our national heritage. Each one of them gives you a glimpse of our county in its own special style.

Cars & Trucks

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…

Cars & Trucks

Parking in NYC: Everything You Need to Know

February 03, 2018. Marisa Perjatel

If you can park here, you can park anywhere!

Road Trips

How Car Rentals Work for Young and New Drivers

January 28, 2018. Sarah Hopkins

It’s easier than ever for young and new drivers to hit the road on rented wheels. Find out how with these helpful tips for renters under the age of 25.

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Cars & Trucks

Better Drivers Save Lives on the Road

January 15, 2018. John Galvin

At AAA, we focus a lot of our efforts on saving lives. Not many organizations can say that. We’re proud of the work we do. Not only do we rescue people from the side of the road in sometimes precarious situations, but we advocate for safer roads and driver safety. We lobby for legislative changes,…