Ford, Kentucky safety officials team up to help save young drivers this summer

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Summer time is here, and it is one of the most dangerous times for teenagers to get behind the wheel of a car.

On average, eight teens are killed a day in driver-related crashes.

Ford Philanthropy and the Governor's Highway Safety Office teamed up with the Kentucky Office of Highway Safety to offer free advanced driving training for teens Saturday at at L&N stadium.

Nearly 400 teens are their parents took part in the program, driving through coned-off courses and wearing simulated goggles to learn how to avoid hazards.

"Newly licensed and permitted drivers tend to struggle in certain areas like speed and space management, vehicle handling, and the ability to recognize and take action with various hazards," Mike Speck, Driving Skills manager, said.

The Ford Driving Skills for life program started in 2003.

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