Moore County Schools Driver Education Mission: To administer a high quality driving program to Moore County students by providing them a solid foundation of necessary tools, knowledge and skills to prepare them for lifelong habits on how to be safe, confident, and defensive drivers.
Safe Driving Campaign
Our Driver Education Department is launching a Safe Driving Campaign during the week of November 3–7 for high school students across MCS.
We invite parents and students to join us for a special presentation led by Sergeant Chris Smith of the North Carolina Highway Patrol from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Monday, November 3, in the Union Pines High School auditorium.
In addition to this presentation, students will participate in daily activities throughout the week — including morning announcements, emailed statistics, challenges, and public service announcements — all focused on promoting safe driving habits.
Please take a moment to review the flyer in the below link for event details, and remember to always Drive Safe, Arrive Alive!
November 3, 2025 - Day 1 - Heads Up, Phone Down — A Challenge for Every Driver
Did you know? In 2023, approximately 3,275 lives were lost in crashes involving distracted drivers. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported that about 660,000 drivers were using their phones at any given time, with younger drivers (16-24 years old) having the highest rate of manipulating hand-held devices at 7.7%. A split-second glance at your phone can change everything. Texting takes your eyes off the road for about 5 seconds. At 55 mph, that's like driving the length of a football field with your eyes closed.
Challenge: Activate your phone's "Do Not Disturb" feature while driving, and leave it in your bag or the glove compartment.
Texting and Driving Video PSA
November 4, 2025 – Day 2 - Stay Alert, Stay Alive — Don’t Drive Drowsy
Did you know? A 2024 National Sleep Foundation study found that 1 in 6 teens have driven while drowsy. Acknowledging the risk, 95% of teens surveyed still rated drunk, drugged, and distracted driving as riskier. Most teens pointed to schoolwork and jobs as the main reasons they don't get enough sleep. However, driving while drowsy impairs judgement and reaction time just as much as driving drunk.
Challenge: Get a good night's sleep. If you feel tired while driving, pull over to a safe place and rest before continuing.
Drowsy Driving Quiz
Drowsy Driving Video PSA
November 5, 2025 – Day 3 - Not a Party on Wheels — Don’t Drive Impaired
Did you know? In 2023, 24% of teen drivers involved in fatal crashes had been drinking, according to NHTSA. Young drivers have a much higher crash risk than older drivers at the same blood alcohol concentration (BAC) level. It's not just alcohol; driving under the influence of marijuana, prescription, or other drugs is also dangerous and illegal.
Challenge: Make a plan before you go out. Never get in a car with an impaired driver.
Your freedom comes with responsibility. Drive like your life, and your friends' lives, depend on it - because they do!
Driving Under the Influence Video PSA
November 6, 2025 - Day 4 - Not a Party on Wheels — Don’t Drive Impaired
Did you know? In 2023, 24% of teen drivers involved in fatal crashes had been drinking, according to NHTSA. Young drivers have a much higher crash risk than older drivers at the same blood alcohol concentration (BAC) level. It's not just alcohol; driving under the influence of marijuana, prescription, or other drugs is also dangerous and illegal.
Challenge: Make a plan before you go out. Never get in a car with an impaired driver.
Your freedom comes with responsibility. Drive like your life, and your friends' lives, depend on it - because they do!
Driving Under the Influence Video PSA
November 7, 2025 – Day 5 - Buckle Up for Life — Your Easiest Safety Win
Did you know? Seat belt use is lowest among teen drivers compared to other age groups. In 2023, 53% of teen drivers (ages 15-18) killed in crashes were not wearing a seat belt. When a teen driver is unbuckled, nine out of ten of their passengers who are killed are also unbuckled. Wearing a seat belt reduces the risk of fatal injury by 45%.
Challenge: Before you put the car in drive, remember to click it. Remind everyone in the car to do the same, every time. It's simple. It's fast. It's the difference between walking away or not.
Heights - Seatbelt Video PSA
As of July 1, 2024 - Any paperwork that needs to be reissued, will have a fee of $5. Payment is due at time of receiving new documents. This includes the eligibility certificates, even if they have expired.
High School principals are not involved with Driver Education. If you have any questions regarding the program, please reach out directly to the Driver Education Coordinator.
Driver Education Coordinator Contact Information
Andrea Amorose
Office Phone: 910.947.2976 ext. 100260
Cell Phone: 910.639.1350
Email: [email protected]
The Driver Education office is a part-time office and is not open every day. Phone calls and emails will be responded to as soon as possible.