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New PA Teen Driver Law became effective on December 24, 2011

Charlie Spencer — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 08:04:23 +0000

Starting December 24, 2011 the new Pennsylvania Teen Driver Law (Act 81 of 2011) became law. Are you familiar with the changes? Here are the highlights: The number of hours of supervised, behind the wheel skill building increased from 50 to 65. Ten of these hours must consist of nighttime driving and five of these Continue reading →

What have you done lately to help your teen become a safer driver?

Charlie Spencer — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 10:49:02 +0000

Time is moving fast. One fourth of the year is nearly gone. Hopefully, during the first quarter you took advantage of the abundant snowfall by taking your teen driver out for a lesson in driving in the snow. There is no better way to get experience driving in the snow that with the supervision of Continue reading →

Keep Our Teens Safe!!

Charlie Spencer — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 19:56:11 +0000

Starting May 1st, New Jersey young drivers will face additional restrictions designed to help keep our teens safe. The new law requires a red reflective decal on the front and rear license plates of vehicles operated by a permit or probationary license holder under age 21. These decals are removable should another driver who is Continue reading →

Free Online Home Study Driving Course Offered to Parents to Teach Their Teens to Drive Safely

Charlie Spencer — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 20:01:53 +0000

Tragically car accidents continue to be the primary cause of teenager deaths. In our area we had three accidents that caused the death of 6 teen drivers in two months. I have teamed up with the Society of Family Insurance Specialists (SFIS) in striving to reduce that statistic by providing parents a free online 16 step Continue reading →

You should be outraged!

Charlie Spencer — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 21:38:45 +0000

Should you give your teen driver their own car?

Charlie Spencer — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 18:47:44 +0000

Many factors will play into your decision, but you should be aware of a recent study. On September 25, 2009 MSNBC.com had an article titled “1 in 4 teens with own car has been in a crash.” The research was based on a nationally representative survey of more than 5500 teens in grades nine through Continue reading →

New Hampshire – Great place to vacation, but what’s up???

Charlie Spencer — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 19:41:43 +0000

I was having lunch today reading the Wall Street Journal and couldn’t believe what I was reading on the front page. “In the land of ‘Live Free or Die” some refuse to buckle under pressure.” Our family vacationed in New Hampshire for years and I would recommend you spend some free time there, BUT Continue reading →