Kentucky teens are invited to take part in the second-annual Kentucky Safe Teen Driving Challenge, a statewide initiative that rewards safe driving habits with cash prizes and recognition.

The challenge is open to students ages 15–19 who hold a learner’s permit or driver’s license and have access to a smartphone. Participants earn scores based on safe driving behaviors such as smooth braking, safe speeds, and avoiding phone distraction while driving.

The safest drivers can earn up to $3,000 in cash prizes, with a total of $10,000 awarded. In addition, the high school of the safest student driver will receive statewide recognition. These prizes were donated by AAA Bluegrass, AAA East Central and Intoximeters.

Key Dates:

  • March 19 – April 16: Registration open
  • April 17 – July 17: Contest period
  • August: Winners Announced

The Kentucky Safe Teen Driving Challenge is led by the Kentucky Office of Highway Safety in partnership with the Kentucky Department of Education and the Kentucky State Police. The challenge uses safe-driving data provided by Cambridge Mobile Telematics.

Students and families can learn more and register at Kentucky Safe Teen Driving Challenge website. The Kentucky Office of Highway Safety has also provided a Kentucky Safe Teen Driving Challenge media kit to help schools promote the challenge.