Traffic Safety

Each year, thousands die in accidents involving large trucks, buses and emergency vehicles. It is important for everyone to understand laws and safety issues related to large vehicles, how these drivers see road conditions and how they maneuver.  Read more 

AAA Western and Central New York is commemorating the 20th anniversary of its Driver Training program.  Read more 

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 

AAA has announced its Drivers of the Year in honor of a AAA tow technician who was killed on the roadside when a driver failed to Slow Down, Move Over. Every year, AAA Western and Central New York recognizes Drivers of the Year based on accomplishments from the previous calendar year. Read more 

AAA Western and Central New York, along with law enforcement, has kicked off its annual “School’s Open, Drive Carefully” c Read more 

Getting your driver's license is a major milestone and rite of passage. In New York state, there is a multi-step process to earn a junior driver's license before you turn 18. Here's a road map to success. 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 

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.  Read more 

Parents who encourage their teenagers to become licensed drivers often do so with a degree of trepidation. Read more 

Winter driving in New York State comes with a unique set of laws and regulations to ensure the safety of motorists during the cold and snowy months. Understanding these regulations is important for all drivers. Read more 

You know the routine this time of year: Shorter days, less daylight and longer periods of darkness through the winter. This is also the part of the year where we rely the most on our car's headlights. But are our headlights giving us a clear enough view on dark roads?  Read more 

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 

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 

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