Driver Safety

As AAA Driver Training celebrates its 20th anniversary this October, we look back on two decades of innovation, growth, and unwavering commitment to road safety.  Read more 

Focused drivers save lives and prevent injuries. NHTSA reports that nearly 290,000 people were injured in traffic crashes involving distracted drivers in 2022 Read more 

Drivers should not solely rely on advanced driving systems to prevent collisions, but instead use them to enhance their awareness of their surroundings and support safe driving. Read more 

AAA teamed up with area police agencies and elected officials across Western and Central New York to raise awareness of traffic safety as Memorial Day kicked off the 100 Deadliest Days for teen drivers.  Read more 

Did you know that driving while fatigued is one of the most dangerous driving habits? Car crashes involving fatigued drivers claim more than 6,400 U.S. lives annually, according to the National Sleep Foundation (NSF).  Read more 

Car crashes are the leading cause of death for children ages one to 13, and child traffic fatalities increased by three percent from 2019 (1,064) to 2020 (1,093), according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Read more 

According to research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, more people are now killed on the nation’s city streets than on rural roads, with speed playing a critical factor. Read more 

Whether it’s texting, calling, navigating, or something else, using your cellphone while driving can be dangerous. In fact, texting and driving can have the same consequences as drinking and driving: deaths and injuries. Read more 

In honor of a local tow truck driver who was hit and killed on the job, several tow companies, including AAA Western and Central New York, lined the stretch of roadway where the tragedy took place in Central New York. Read more 

New data from the AAA Foundation’s annual Traffic Safety Culture Index (TSCI), highlights the gap between drivers’ attitudes and reported behaviors. Read more 

Have a teen learning to drive? Parents can ease their anxiety and protect their kids by getting actively involved in the learning process.  Read more 

AAA’s annual automated vehicle survey finds that the majority of drivers (80%) say they want current vehicle safety systems to work better. Read more 

A post, a selfie, a text, a scroll, an email – one look, when behind the wheel, is all it takes to Read more