LEARNING TO DRIVE CAN BE A WILD RIDE. While the cool kids at Midtown High drive around in hot cars, sixteen-year-old Ed Warnicki has to pedal everywhere on his old bike. Tired of being picked on by star quarterback Trey Redmond, Ed signs up for Driver Education classes but gets more than he bargained for. While behind the wheel during a lesson, Ed discovers Trey's prized red Mustang has been stolen. Using his Need-For-Speed driving skills, Ed chases down the car thieves and becomes a school hero.