Get Your First Texas License Starting Right Here in Albany

Albany sits in Shackelford County, and the nearest DPS Driver License Office handling road tests for Albany residents is in Abilene, roughly 35 miles west on US-180. Finish this course first and you walk into that office with your ADE-1317 certificate already in hand, written test done, ready to schedule your driving skills test.

  • TDLR Approved: Approved by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation under Title 16, Chapter 84 of the Texas Administrative Code.
  • No Daily Cap: Complete the required 6 hours in one sitting or split across multiple sessions with no daily hour limit enforced.
  • ADE-1317 Certificate: Pass the final exam and receive your official ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion to present at the Abilene DPS office.
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Sign up and enroll in the Texas Adult Driver Education Course through TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, a TDLR approved Texas driver education provider. Your progress saves automatically after each section so you never lose your place between sessions.

Work Through the Course

Move through text and image based interactive lessons covering Texas road signs, traffic laws, and alcohol and drug awareness. Short quizzes between sections keep the material fresh. No live video streams, no scheduled class times, no commute out to Abilene just to sit in a classroom.

Pass the Exam and Get Certified

After completing 6 hours of TDLR approved instruction, take the 30-question final exam. Score 70% or higher and your ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion is issued digitally. That certificate substitutes for the DPS Class C written knowledge test when you apply for your Texas license in Abilene.

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You Cannot Apply for Your License Without This

Under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, Section 84.503, first-time applicants between 18 and 24 must complete this course before DPS will issue a Texas driver license. Every day you wait is another day you are making that 35-mile drive to Abilene without a license in your wallet. Finish the course, pass the exam, and get to the DPS ready for the one thing left: your driving skills test.

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Built Around Current Texas DPS Requirements

As of the latest TDLR guidelines, the Texas Adult Driver Education Course content aligns with what DPS expects first-time adult applicants to know. TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, keeps the course current so your ADE-1317 certificate is valid when you hand it across the counter in Abilene.

Last updated: 2025
State Approved Content

Every lesson meets TDLR standards under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. The material covers exactly what Texas DPS expects adult applicants to know before licensing.

Access on Any Device

Log in from your phone, tablet, or computer. Your progress saves server-side after each section, so switching devices mid-course does not cost you any completed work.

One Flat Price

The entire Texas Adult Driver Education Course costs $38.00. No hidden fees added at checkout. That covers all lessons, quizzes, the final exam, and your ADE-1317 certificate.

Online Course

Complete the Texas Adult Driver Education Course on your schedule without driving to Abilene for a classroom session. Your ADE-1317 certificate arrives digitally after you pass.

No Classroom Commute

Skip the 35-mile drive to Abilene just to sit in a room for hours.

Self-Paced Sessions

No daily hour cap means you finish in one day or spread sessions out.

Instant Certificate

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

In-Person Classroom

Traditional classroom driver education requires travel to a provider location, fixed class schedules, and waiting for a paper certificate to be processed and mailed.

Fixed Class Schedule

You attend on the provider's timetable, not your own available hours.

Travel Required

Albany has no local classroom provider; expect a drive out of Shackelford County.

Delayed Certificate

Paper certificates can take days to process before you can visit DPS.

How Long Does Getting Licensed Actually Take?

The course is the part you control. Here is how the online path compares to piecing it together the old way.

Method
Estimated Time to Certificate
Online Course Finish the required 6 hours on your own schedule, pass the exam, and get your ADE-1317 certificate the same day without leaving Albany.
In-Person Classroom Find a provider outside Shackelford County, drive to their location, attend on their schedule, then wait for your certificate before you can book a DPS appointment.

What This Actually Costs You

Price is one part of it. Factor in the gas and time for multiple trips to Abilene and the math shifts quickly.

Method
Realistic Total Cost
Online Course One flat $38.00 covers the full Texas Adult Driver Education Course, your final exam, and your ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion.
In-Person Classroom Classroom tuition plus fuel for repeated drives out of Shackelford County adds up before you ever reach the DPS counter in Abilene.

Finish the Course From Anywhere in Albany

Cell service and Wi-Fi reach most of Shackelford County well enough to work through lessons on a phone. Log in from home, finish a section, close the app, and pick it back up later. The server saves your progress automatically so nothing resets between sessions.

  • Phone Friendly

    Lessons and quizzes load cleanly on mobile screens without requiring a desktop or special software installation.

  • Auto-Saved Progress

    Every completed section saves to the server immediately, so closing the browser never costs you finished work.

  • Pick Up Anytime

    No session timers force you to rush. Return to the course whenever your schedule opens back up.

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About Your 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 offered here meets the requirements of Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, and is accepted by Texas DPS when Albany area residents apply for a first driver license.

  • TDLR approved Texas driver education provider
  • Meets Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84
  • ADE-1317 certificate accepted at Texas DPS
  • Course content current with latest TDLR guidelines
  • Accepted for first-time adult license applicants statewide

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The Texas Adult Driver Education Course is for first-time license applicants only, not for ticket dismissal or insurance reduction.

Questions Albany Residents Ask Before Enrolling

Who is actually required to take this course in Texas?

Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, Section 84.503 sets the rule. First-time Texas driver license applicants between 18 and 24 years old must complete the Texas Adult Driver Education Course before DPS will process their application. There is no way around it for that age group. Adults 25 and older are not required to take the course, but many do because passing the built-in final exam substitutes for the DPS Class C written knowledge test, letting them skip that step at the Abilene DPS office. Your next step is confirming your age group and enrolling through TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, a TDLR approved provider.

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

Yes. The 30-question final exam built into the Texas Adult Driver Education Course substitutes for the DPS Class C written knowledge test under current Texas DPS requirements. Pass the exam at the required score and you bring your ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion to the Abilene DPS Driver License Office instead of sitting down for a separate written test there. This applies to both the required 18 to 24 group and the 25 and older adults who take the course by choice. The driving skills test is a separate requirement and still happens in person at the DPS. That part does not change. Book your road test appointment in Abilene after you have your certificate in hand.

How long does the course take and can I finish it in one day?

The Texas Adult Driver Education Course requires 6 hours of TDLR approved instruction, as mandated by Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. There is no daily hour cap on this course, meaning nothing prevents you from sitting down and completing all required material in a single session if your schedule allows. You can also split it across multiple days. Progress saves automatically to the server after each section, so logging out does not reset anything. Most people working steadily get through the lessons and quizzes within a day. After completing the required hours, you take the 30-question final exam. Pass at 70% and your ADE-1317 certificate is issued the same session.

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 issued by your TDLR approved provider after you pass the Texas Adult Driver Education Course final exam. It is the document Texas DPS requires from adult driver education completers when they apply for a first Texas driver license. Under current Texas DPS requirements, you present this certificate at the Abilene DPS Driver License Office, which is the location serving Shackelford County residents including those from Albany, roughly 35 miles west on US-180. The certificate confirms you completed the state mandated course and passed the built-in written exam. Bring it along with your other required application documents. Do not show up to the DPS without it.

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 as part of this course. That requirement applies to the teen driver education program, not to the adult course governed by Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, Section 84.503. The 6-hour adult course is classroom instruction only, delivered here through text and image based interactive lessons and quizzes. Once you pass the final exam and receive your ADE-1317 certificate, you move directly to scheduling your driving skills test at the Abilene DPS Driver License Office. That road test is still required and conducted in person by a DPS examiner, but no supervised practice hour log is submitted as part of this adult course.

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

The practical reason is simple. Adults 25 and older who take the Texas Adult Driver Education Course and pass the final exam do not have to take the DPS Class C written knowledge test in person at the Abilene office. For someone in Albany who has never held a Texas license, that means one fewer trip out of Shackelford County and one fewer step at the DPS counter. As of the latest TDLR guidelines, the ADE-1317 certificate from a TDLR approved provider like TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, satisfies that requirement. The driving skills test is still required regardless of age. But walking into Abilene with the written portion already handled makes the licensing appointment faster and less complicated.

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