Kentucky teens could be hitting the road a year earlier.

House Bill 15, which passed the Senate Transportation Committee this morning, would allow new drivers to take their test for their learner's permit at 15 years of age.

During the committee meeting today, we heard from a Kentuckian affected by the bill.

This bill would allow for 15 year olds to get their permit and when they turn 16, if they have had at least six months of training, they would be eligible to take their driver's licensing test.

We're definitely on an island there.

We're the only state in the South, that does not allow 15 year olds to get their permits.

My name is broken, and I'm a 14 year old from here in Franklin County.

I'm here on behalf of every soon to be 15 year old, 15 year old in Kentucky.

Many teenagers are already balancing school work, part time jobs, sports and other activities, demonstrating their ability to manage their time, allowing them to begin driving under controlled, safe and structured conditions offers an opportunity to further develop these crucial life skills.

15 will provide more time for the parents to guide, monitor and teach.

Many believe the young drivers who begin to learn to drive at the earlier age are more likely to develop better driving habits as the game experience.

And that measure now heads to the full Senate to be acted on their.