Some Kentucky teens were honored in Frankfort today for their habits behind the wheel.

They took part in the Kentucky Safe Teen Driving Challenge, hosted by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinets, Office of Highway Safety and Triple AA.

The challenge was open to teens ages 16 to 19.

Participants downloaded an app that analyzed their driving data.

Scoring was based on how often they engaged in risky driving behaviors like phone distraction and heartbreaking speeding, hard acceleration, and cornering.

Overall, we have seen a downward trend in highway fatalities, but we must do more.

Even one death is too many.

That's why we're here today.

To do even more to support you.

This contest is a positive incentive for new drivers to be as safe as possible.

Knowing how to drive safe is one thing, but these teens were put to the test.

They were monitored and they got to see where they needed improvement.

This contest is just one way that we're making safety a priority.

You know that moment when you're heading out the door and mom or dad says, be safe?

Well, now you can say, don't worry, I'm officially one of the safest drivers in Kentucky.

That's not just peace of mind for your parents.

Those are bragging rights during the competition.

I didn't have to make any adjustments to my driving habits, as I have always practiced safe driving from the moment I got my driver's permit.

However, I did witness many instances of reckless driving and negligence from other drivers.

I don't think that people realize the severity of the consequences that could come if they continue to demonstrate these reckless behaviors.

Driving is a privilege and it should be taken seriously as it could take you or someone else's life.

For cash, prizes were given out, with the first place winner getting $2,000.

Not too bad.