Team Kentucky Challenges Teens to Drive Safely and Win Big

Registration open for the Safe Teen Driving Challenge for Kentucky drivers aged 16-19.

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(Frankfort, Ky.) - Team Kentucky is calling on all teen drivers to participate in the Safe Teen Driving Challenge. 

Those who enter will compete for a share of $5,000 in cash prizes in an effort to improve highway safety and reduce crashes. 

Over the past three years, Kentucky roads have seen more than 47,000 crashes involving teen drivers, resulting in over 13,000 injuries and 210 deaths. 

“As Governor, but also as the dad of two teenagers who I love more than anything, making sure all our drivers are safe on the roadways is a top priority,” said Gov. Beshear. “This new contest is a positive incentive for new drivers to be as safe as possible and to win a cash prize and be named Kentucky’s safest teen driver. We want this generation to be leaders in helping us have fewer crashes and fatalities.”

The top four drivers will be rewarded with cash prizes of $2,000, $1,500, $1,000, and $500. The challenge is open to 16-to-19-year-old drivers with a valid permit or driver's license and a smartphone. Parental consent is required for drivers under 18. 

To join, visit kentuckyhighwaysafety.com/safe-teen-driving-challenge/ to register between Tuesday, Jan. 14, and Friday, Jan. 24, 2025 (cut-off is 11:59 p.m.). Then download the DriveWell Go app, create a new account and enter the contest token code. Entrants will then track performance and compete for the chance to win a prize. 

The app, powered by Cambridge Mobile Telematics (CMT), uses smartphone sensor data to identify risky behaviors like speeding, hard breaking, harsh acceleration, cornering and phone use. 

Driving performance will be measured from January 25 to March 31, 2025. 

For more information and to register, visit https://kentuckyhighwaysafety.com/safe-teen-driving-challenge/