Driver's Ed by Caroline B. Cooney, is the story of two sixteen-year-olds, who fall in love and make a tragic mistake. Remy, a thin blonde girl who plays for the JV basketball team, and Morgan, the preppy son of a prominent politician, go to East Line High. Like the rest of the junior class, Remy and Morgan can't wait to get their driver's licenses. They are taking driver's education from Mr. Fielding, a careless teacher, who refuses to get involved in his students' lives or even to learn their names.

One day, while Mr. Fielding isn't paying attention to his driver's ed class, Remy's friend Lark suggests that all the kids should take a street sign before they go for their driving exams. Almost all the students agree that this sounds like a fun idea, and they make a pact that no one will get licensed...