Press Release: Gov. DeWine Launches New Campaign to Encourage Parents to Practice Driving with Teens
(COLUMBUS, Ohio)— On May 28, 2025, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced the launch of a new media campaign to encourage parents to spend quality time practicing safe driving skills with their new teen drivers.
The campaign, produced by the Ohio Traffic Safety Office (OTSO), draws parallels between the amount of time teens spend learning to drive and time devoted to practicing other activities like soccer and ballet.
"Teens spend a significant amount of time practicing extracurriculars, and parents should set the expectation that their kids put that same amount of effort into learning to drive," said Governor DeWine. "It's equally important that parents commit to putting in the hours, too, because the lessons young drivers learn from the adults in their lives will shape their driving habits for the future. While mastering any skill takes time and dedication, the stakes are incredibly high when learning to drive."