NEW ERA

KUDOS for its editorial of Sept. 17 entitled “Holding off on a driver’s license” that notes that New Jersey, the only state that issues licenses as late as 17, has a very significant reduction in teens killed in crashes, 18 per 100,000 vs. 26 per 100,000 in Connecticut.

Even if Pennsylvania state law remains at 16, this information enables parents to make a more informed decision about when their youngster starts driver training.

Some shouldn’t start until 30!