Buckle up—class is officially in session.

The first trailer for Driver’s Ed has arrived, and it’s already swerving into chaos in the best way possible. Directed by comedy heavyweight Bobby Farrelly, this high-speed misadventure promises a wild mix of heart, hilarity, and questionable decision-making.

The film stars Sam Nivola, Molly Shannon, and Kumail Nanjiani, leading a story about teens who steal a driver’s ed car to help a lovestruck senior chase down his girlfriend. What follows is a 24-hour joyride packed with cops, crooks, and even a three-legged cat.

With Vertical behind the wheel, Driver’s Ed looks like a fast, funny escape worth taking. Watch the trailer, check out the poster, and get ready to hit the road when it arrives May 15, 2026.

Follow Your Heart... and The Rules of the Road.

Here's a look at the first trailer for Driver's Ed:

Driver's Ed

“Follow Your Heart."

Synopsis: follows a group of teens who hit the road in a stolen driver’s ed car, racing against the clock to help a lovesick high school senior (Nivola) track down his college freshman girlfriend (Pate) and win her back. Over the course of one chaotic 24-hour journey, they’re chased by school security and the cops, targeted by small-time crooks, and somehow end up adopting a three-legged cat.
Release Date: May 15, 2026
Director: Bobby Farrelly
Writer: Thomas Moffett
Cast: Sam Nivola; Sophie Telegadis; Mohana Krishnan