Driving while battling the urge to fall asleep is a familiar feeling for many. However, soon-to-be-published research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety reveals the shocking lethality of drowsy driving. And with Daylight Saving Time approaching...
AAA and HAAS Alert, an industry leader in mobility safety solutions, are rolling out new technology that can automatically send alerts to drivers in Northern New England to slow down and move over when they are approaching a stranded motorist on the...
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Recent AAA research examined various simulated collisions across four popular 2023 model-year vehicles equipped with reverse automatic emergency braking (AEB) with rear cross traffic mitigation.
The Inquiry: Reverse automatic...
Struck and killed – nearly four times more than reported. It’s the chilling reality for roadside assistance providers, including tow truck drivers, mobile mechanics, emergency roadside technicians, and safety service patrols who put themselves at risk...
As many prepare for New Year’s celebrations, AAA is reminding drivers and passengers alike of the dangers on the roads this New Year’s holiday, which consistently ranks among the year’s deadliest days for alcohol-related traffic fatalities.
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AAA Northern new England projects 4.43 million New Englanders will head 50 miles or more from home over the 10-day year-end holiday travel period*. This year’s total number of travelers is a 2.5% increase over last year. Nationally AAA projects 115.2...
With a heavy rain and strong winds bearing down on the Northeast, AAA wants to remind drivers to be extra safe on the roads. When the roads are wet, we all need to exercise extra caution—and some specialized skills—behind the wheel. According to U.S....
A new report by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety identifies six types of drivers by analyzing risky driving behaviors. The most common dangerous behaviors were speeding, distracted driving, and aggressive driving. The annual Traffic Safety Culture...
Older Driver Safety Awareness week is 12/4 – 12/8 which aims to promote the importance of mobility and transportation to ensure those adults 65 and older remain active in their communities. By 2030, one in five people will be at least 65 years of age,...
As families prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving thanks, AAA Northern New England is warning motorists about “Blackout Wednesday” or “Drinksgiving”—the day before Thanksgiving Day which is a particularly bad day for alcohol and drug-related fatal crashes...
AAA Northern New England is a member club affiliated with the American Automobile Association (AAA) national federation and serves members in Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont.