The Westshore Enforcement Bureau (WEB) is helping teens cover the cost of driver education through a scholarship thanks to a grant from the Ohio Traffic Safety Office.
But before it happens, they must complete an education course and road test.
Families with students 15 and a half to 17 years old who attend one of the Westshore High Schools, in Bay Village, Fairview Park, Lakewood, North Olmsted, Rocky River and Westlake, with a valid temporary permit can be referred through their school’s guidance office for an application. WEB Director Matt Vanyo appeared on Good Morning Cleveland on Saturday. He said the scholarship opportunities tie directly into the work being done by the Westshore Young Leaders Network.
WEB said young drivers under age 24 are involved in 31% of all crashes in Ohio but only make up about 13% of licensed Ohio drivers. They said with the proper education and training, 16-year-old license applicants perform best of all those licenses under age 25 on the on-road test, with a 78% pass rate- compared to a 63% pass rate at age 18.
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