April 15, 2024, Press Release from the Office of Ohio Governor Mike DeWine: (COLUMBUS, Ohio)— Ohio Governor Mike DeWine today announced nearly $2.5 million in grants to expand access to teen driver training for low-income Ohio families. Thirty-five local school districts and government agencies will receive grants totaling $2,495,655 from the Drive to Succeed Scholarship Program. Funding awarded through the program is used to provide driver training scholarships to eligible teenage drivers across Ohio.

As schools start to let students out for the summer, AAA wants parents and teens to know what kind of dangers young drivers are facing on the roads. According to AAA, during the 100 day period between Memorial Day and Labor Day teens are statistically more likely to be involved in a deadly car accident. While causes can range from impaired to distracted driving, and even can be due to inexperience, AAA is warning parents that their own irresponsible driving habits can easily be picked up by their children.