Traffic Safety

Advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) are the eyes and ears of your car. They use sensors and cameras to detect potential hazards, warn drivers, and can take corrective action automatically. These safety systems are common on new vehicles, and they have the potential to save millions of lives by preventing crashes. Read more 

The teenage years are an exciting time of growth and self-discovery. It’s the period in life when many of us first start driving, and as a teenage driver, I have recently learned about the exhilaration and responsibility that come with driving. Read more 

Have you shared the road with an aggressive driver before? It can be an unsettling experience, but it’s all too common. Read more 

This is an exciting time of year for students as they return to the classroom. Read more 

With age comes experience and wisdom, two valuable traits for any driver. The drivers listed here have used experience and wisdom to excel behind the wheel well into their senior years. Read more 

As a parent, your job is to manage and coach your teen into becoming a safe, experienced driver through practice driving and mentoring. It is important to be aware of the risks, set and enforce rules, and model safe and responsible 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 

Whether you are in the front or back seat, seat belts make every seat safer in a crash. Read more 

The future of driving is changing rapidly, and AAA is helping the next generation of drivers charge ahead by adding the 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV to our driver training fleet in Amherst. Read more 

Twenty four percent of weather-related crashes occur on snowy, slushy, or icy roads. AAA Western and Central New York wants to prepare drivers with winter driving tips to keep everyone safe on the road during this storm.  Read more 

Severe weather can be frightening and dangerous for travelers. Winter storms, bad weather, and sloppy road conditions are factors in nearly half a million crashes and more than 2,000 road deaths every winter, according to research by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. 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 

Research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety’s latest American Driving Survey offers insightful information on how much Americans drove during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and 2021. Read more 

Halloween night is a time when motorists need to be extra vigilant when on the roads, pedestrians need to light their paths to ensure they’re seen, and party goers must celebrate responsibly.  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 

It’s an exciting day when your child finally gets a driver’s license, but shortly after you’re faced with a big decision. How do you pick a good first car? What makes for an ideal – and safe – starter vehicle?  Read more 

With school back in session this fall, AAA wants to make sure the roads are safe for drivers and students alike. Read more 

Allowing your child to drive is one of the most nerve-wracking milestones of parenthood. Yet knowing that she was guided by the expertise of AAA Driver Training provides peace of mind.  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 

Sunshine: It’s usually something we welcome, especially in the spring. Read more 

One aspect of being a safe driver on the road: knowing how to safely transport large items, including Christmas trees! 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 

With the arrival of spring and the prospect of fewer restrictions due to coronavirus vaccinations, many teens are looking to start the process of getting their driver’s license. Read more