Get Your First Texas License Starting Right Here in Abernathy

This is the Texas Adult Driver Education Course, the state-required 6-hour course for first-time license applicants ages 18 to 24, and the course adults 25 and older use to skip the DPS written knowledge test. Approved by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, it covers everything the Lubbock DPS office expects you to know before you show up for your driving skills test.

  • TDLR Approved: Regulated under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, meeting current Texas DPS requirements.
  • Self-Paced Course: No daily hour cap. Finish in one sitting or log back in across multiple sessions whenever you have time.
  • ADE-1317 Certificate: Pass the final exam and you get the ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion to bring to the DPS office.
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Create your account, confirm you meet the eligibility requirements for a first-time Texas license applicant at least 18 years old, and start the first lesson. The course opens with Texas road signs and traffic laws, the same material the Lubbock DPS office tests on. No classroom drive from Abernathy required.

Work Through the Lessons

The course runs through text and image-based lessons covering road signs, traffic laws, and alcohol and drug rules. Short quizzes follow each section. Your progress saves automatically on the server after every section, so closing the browser mid-lesson does not cost you any ground.

Pass the Exam and Get Your Certificate

After completing 6 hours of TDLR-approved instruction, you take a 30-question final exam covering road signs and road rules. Score 70% or better and you pass. The course final substitutes for the DPS Class C written knowledge test. Your ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion comes to you digitally.

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You Cannot Apply for Your License Without This

For Abernathy residents ages 18 to 24, Texas law requires this course before you can apply for a first Texas driver license. The Lubbock DPS Driver License Office, about 35 miles south on US-87, handles road tests for this area. Finishing the course and passing the built-in written exam means you walk in there with your ADE-1317 certificate in hand, ready for the driving skills test and nothing else.

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Built on Texas Rules, Not Generic Content

This course is built to meet Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, the TDLR rule framework behind adult driver education in Texas. The material reflects current Texas DPS requirements. Every lesson and every exam question ties back to what the state of Texas actually tests and licenses on.

Last updated: Reviewed and updated to reflect the latest TDLR guidelines for Texas Adult Driver Education.
State Approved Content

TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, is a TDLR-approved Texas driver education provider. The course meets every requirement under Chapter 84 for adult enrollment.

Access Any Device

Log in from your phone, laptop, or tablet. Progress saves server-side after each section, so you pick up exactly where you stopped without losing completed work.

One Flat Price

The full Texas Adult Driver Education Course costs $38.00. That covers all lessons, all section quizzes, the final exam, and your ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion.

This Course Online

Complete the Texas Adult Driver Education Course from Abernathy without a 35-mile drive to Lubbock for a classroom session.

No Classroom Commute

Stay in Abernathy. No drive down US-87 to find a licensed classroom provider.

Self-Paced Schedule

No fixed class times. Work through lessons on your own schedule, any day.

Instant Certificate

Pass the final exam and receive your ADE-1317 certificate digitally, same session.

In-Person Classroom

Traditional classroom driver education requires travel to a licensed facility, typically in Lubbock for Hale County residents.

Fixed Class Schedule

Classroom sessions run on the provider's timetable, not yours.

Travel Required

Abernathy has no local classroom provider; Lubbock is the nearest realistic option.

Paper Processing

Certificate processing may add time before you can schedule your DPS appointment.

How Long This Actually Takes

The state mandates 6 hours of instruction. Here is how the two paths compare for an Abernathy resident.

Method
Estimated Time to Certificate
This Course Online Six hours of instruction completed on your schedule, no travel time, no waiting for a class to fill.
In-Person Classroom Six hours of instruction plus roughly 70 miles of round-trip driving to Lubbock and back on US-87.

What You Actually Spend

The course fee is the same either way, but the in-person path adds real costs for Abernathy residents.

Method
Realistic Total Cost
This Course Online $38.00 total. No gas, no mileage to Lubbock, no parking. One payment covers everything including your ADE-1317 certificate.
In-Person Classroom Classroom tuition plus fuel costs for the Lubbock round trip, which runs about 70 miles on US-87 from Abernathy.

Finish the Course From Anywhere

Abernathy is a small town and your schedule does not always cooperate. The course works on any device with a browser. Start a lesson at home, pick it up later on your phone. Your progress saves automatically on the server after every section, so nothing resets when you close out.

  • Any Device

    Phone, tablet, or laptop all work. No app download required to access your lessons and quizzes.

  • Auto-Saved Progress

    The server saves your place after each completed section. Log back in and continue right where you left off.

  • Your Schedule

    No daily hour cap means you can finish in one day or spread sessions across as many days as you need.

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About the Course Provider

TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com

TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, is a TDLR-approved Texas driver education provider. The Texas Adult Driver Education Course meets the requirements of Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, as of the latest TDLR guidelines. Adults in Hale County and across Texas use this course to satisfy the state requirement.

  • TDLR-approved Texas driver education provider
  • Meets Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84
  • Issues official ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion
  • Covers current Texas DPS Class C knowledge requirements
  • Serves first-time adult license applicants statewide

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This page covers the Texas Adult Driver Education Course for first-time license applicants only.

Questions About the Texas Adult Driver Education Course

Who is required to take this course in Texas?

First-time Texas driver license applicants between the ages of 18 and 24 are required to complete the Texas Adult Driver Education Course before applying for a license. That requirement comes from Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, specifically Section 84.503, which governs adult driver education enrollment. Adults 25 and older are not required to take the course, but many do because completing it lets them skip the in-person DPS written knowledge test. For Hale County residents in Abernathy, that means fewer trips to the Lubbock DPS Driver License Office. Check your eligibility before enrolling, then start the course through TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, a TDLR-approved provider.

Does passing the course exam mean I skip the written test at the DPS office?

Yes. The final exam built into the Texas Adult Driver Education Course substitutes for the DPS Class C written knowledge test, as recognized under current Texas DPS requirements. You take a 30-question multiple-choice exam covering road signs and road rules at the end of the course. Pass at the required score and you do not retake that written test in person at the Lubbock DPS Driver License Office. The in-person driving skills test is separate and still required at the DPS. Bring your ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion when you go. That certificate is what the DPS needs to confirm you completed the course and passed the knowledge portion under TDLR guidelines.

How long does the course take to finish?

The Texas Adult Driver Education Course requires 6 hours of TDLR-approved instruction, which is the state-mandated minimum under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. There is no daily hour cap, so you can work through all the material in a single day or spread it across multiple sessions. The course saves your progress automatically on the server after each section, so logging out does not reset your work. For someone in Abernathy juggling a job or other obligations, that matters. The final exam comes after you complete all required instruction. Plan for the full 6 hours of content plus the exam. Enroll at TrafficSchool.net when you are ready to start.

What is the ADE-1317 certificate and what do I do with it at the DPS?

The ADE-1317 is the official Certificate of Completion for the Texas Adult Driver Education Course. TDLR requires this specific certificate as proof that you finished the course under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. Once you pass the final exam, TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, issues your ADE-1317 digitally. You bring that certificate to the Lubbock DPS Driver License Office, which is the nearest DPS location handling road tests for Abernathy and Hale County residents, roughly 35 miles south on US-87. Present it when you apply for your Texas driver license. Without it, the DPS cannot process your application as a course completer. Keep a digital copy and a printed backup.

Do adults have to log behind-the-wheel practice hours for this course?

No. Adults taking the Texas Adult Driver Education Course are not required to log behind-the-wheel practice hours. That requirement applies to the teen driver education program, not the adult course governed by Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, Section 84.503. The adult course is the classroom instruction portion only. You still have to pass the in-person driving skills test at the DPS, which is a separate step from completing this course. For Abernathy residents, that driving skills test happens at the Lubbock DPS Driver License Office. Practice driving on your own before that appointment. The course itself covers the knowledge you need, not the behind-the-wheel hours.

Why would someone 25 or older take this course if it is not required?

The main reason is skipping the in-person DPS written knowledge test. Under current Texas DPS requirements, adults 25 and older who complete the Texas Adult Driver Education Course and pass the built-in final exam do not have to take the written test at the DPS office. For someone in Abernathy, that means one fewer trip to the Lubbock DPS Driver License Office, about 35 miles down US-87. The course also covers Texas traffic laws and road signs in full, which is useful for anyone who has never held a Texas license before. Section 84.503 of the Texas Administrative Code confirms the optional enrollment path for this age group. Enroll through TrafficSchool.net when you are ready.

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