Alive at 25 is being offered at GRC for free during the 2025-2026 school year. The program focuses on preventing car crashes, which is the leading cause of death among teenagers. 

“This course makes teen drivers more aware of the consequences of reckless and distracted driving and makes people realize anything can happen,” junior Olivia Varney said.

In Kentucky, students under 18 are required to complete Alive at 25 to receive their full driver’s license. This course is also recommended to people from the age of 16-24 who want to learn safe driving habits.

“It was a very important class because you need to be aware of your surroundings and have your full attention focused on the road,” junior Savannah Thomas said.

The course provides students with valuable lessons on the importance of making responsible decisions behind the wheel. This consists of a series of instructor-led discussions, videos, and interactive activities that are designed to help young drivers recognize any risky behaviors that may be occurring and to practice safer habits. 

“My favorite part of the class was the emotional stories that we were told showing us the dangers of what could happen if we don’t practice safe driving,” Thomas said.

The program is about four and a half hours and will give the participants the personal tools they need to become a more confident and cautious driver. 

“The class made me and others realize how serious driving is you aren’t just driving for your own safety but for those around you. It motivated us to be more aware and cautious,” Varney said.

Having this defensive driving class at GRC is a perfect opportunity for high school students because of how accessible and free the class is. Students are encouraged to take action and sign up for their class today at aliveat25.us.