Get Your First Texas License Starting Right Here in Alice

This is the Texas Adult Driver Education Course, approved by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. Ages 18 to 24 are required to finish it before applying for a Texas license. Adults 25 and older can take it to skip the in-person DPS written knowledge test. Either way, you walk into the Jim Wells County DPS office with the certificate already in hand.

  • TDLR Approved: Course meets current Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation standards under Title 16, Chapter 84.
  • Self-Paced Access: 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 the Alice area DPS office requires.
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Sign up and get immediate access to the Texas Adult Driver Education Course. The course is built for first-time Texas license applicants, whether you are 18 in Alice or 35 in Jim Wells County and want to skip the written test at the DPS office on East Main Street in Alice.

Work Through the Course

The course runs through Texas traffic laws, road signs, and alcohol and drug material in text and image based lessons with quizzes between sections. Your progress saves automatically after each section, so closing the browser does not cost you anything. No live video, no scheduled sessions.

Pass the Exam and Get Your Certificate

After completing 6 hours of TDLR approved instruction, you take the 30-question final exam. Score 70% or better and you get your ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion digitally. That certificate goes with you to the Alice area DPS Driver License Office when you apply for your license.

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Every Day Without a License Is a Day You Wait

For anyone 18 to 24 in Jim Wells County, the Texas Adult Driver Education Course is a required step before the DPS will process your license application. You cannot skip it. Finishing the course and passing the built-in written exam gets you to the Alice area DPS Driver License Office ready for the driving skills test, which is the last thing standing between you and a Texas license.

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Built Around Current Texas DPS Requirements

TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, is a TDLR approved Texas driver education provider. The course content reflects current Texas DPS requirements and the latest TDLR guidelines under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84.

Last updated: Last reviewed in accordance with current TDLR guidelines.
State Approved Content

Every lesson meets TDLR standards. The course covers exactly what the Texas DPS Class C written knowledge test covers, so passing the final exam means you already handled the written test requirement.

Access on Any Device

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

One Flat Price

The course costs $38.00. No hidden fees added at checkout. That covers full course access, the final exam, and your ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion once you pass.

Texas Adult Driver Education Course Online

Work through the state required course on your own schedule from anywhere in Jim Wells County. No classroom seat, no fixed schedule, no drive to a facility.

No Daily Hour Cap

Finish the full course in one day or spread sessions across multiple days.

Built-In Written Test

Pass the final exam here and skip the DPS written knowledge test entirely.

Digital Certificate

ADE-1317 delivered digitally after passing, ready to bring to the DPS office.

Traditional In-Person Driver Education

Classroom based courses exist but require scheduled attendance at a facility, which adds travel time for Alice residents in Jim Wells County.

Fixed Class Schedule

Attendance required on the provider's timetable, not yours.

Travel Required

Alice residents must drive to a licensed facility, adding time and fuel cost.

Same DPS Steps After

You still bring a certificate to the DPS and still take the driving skills test.

How Long Does Each Path Take?

Time matters when you are trying to get to the Alice area DPS Driver License Office and get your license.

Method
Estimated Time to Certificate
Online Course Work through the course on your own schedule with no daily cap, then head to the DPS when your certificate is ready.
In-Person Classroom Scheduled sessions at a facility add travel time and require you to match the provider's calendar before you can move forward.

What Does Each Option Cost?

The Alice area DPS driving skills test fee is separate from driver education, regardless of which course format you choose.

Method
Realistic Total Cost
Online Course Flat $38.00 covers full course access, the final exam, and your ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion.
In-Person Classroom Classroom course fees vary by provider and often run higher, plus you add fuel costs driving to the facility.

Pick Up Where You Left Off

The course works on whatever device you have in front of you. Sitting at a table in Alice, waiting somewhere in Jim Wells County, or at home after work, the lessons load the same way and your progress is already saved on the server from your last session.

  • Any Device

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

  • Auto-Saved Progress

    Server-side saving after each section means closing the browser loses nothing you already completed.

  • Log In Anytime

    No session timer pushing you forward. Return to the course whenever your schedule allows and continue from the last completed section.

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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 offered here meets current TDLR standards under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, and satisfies the state requirement for first-time adult license applicants.

  • TDLR approved Texas driver education provider
  • Meets Title 16, Chapter 84 requirements
  • Issues official ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion
  • Accepted at Texas DPS Driver License Offices
  • Aligned with current Texas DPS licensing requirements

Already Have Your Texas License?

This course is for first-time license applicants only. Other courses handle ticket dismissal and insurance reduction.

Questions About the Texas Adult Driver Education Course

Who is required to take this course in Texas?

Anyone applying for a first Texas driver license between the ages of 18 and 24 is required to complete the Texas Adult Driver Education Course before the DPS will process their application. That requirement comes from Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, Section 84.503, which governs adult driver education enrollment. Adults 25 and older are not required to take it, but completing the course lets them skip the in-person DPS Class C written knowledge test. For Alice residents in Jim Wells County, that means fewer steps at the DPS Driver License Office on the day you go in. Start the course enrollment process now to confirm which category applies to you.

Does passing the course final exam replace the DPS written knowledge test?

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. You do not retake a written test at the DPS office. The exam covers road signs and road rules, the same material the DPS written test covers. Score the required passing score and the course issues your ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion, which you bring to the Alice area DPS Driver License Office. The in-person driving skills test at the DPS is still required and is a separate step. Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84 governs this substitution. Schedule your DPS driving skills appointment after you have your certificate in hand.

How long does the course take to finish?

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, so you can work through the full course in a single day or spread sessions across multiple days. Progress saves automatically on the server after each section, so logging out does not reset your work. For Alice residents juggling jobs or family in Jim Wells County, that format matters. You are not locked into a classroom schedule or a provider's calendar. Once you finish the required hours and pass the final exam, your ADE-1317 certificate is issued digitally. Log in and get started whenever you are ready.

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 under TDLR rules when you finish the Texas Adult Driver Education Course and pass the final exam. It is the document the Texas DPS requires to confirm you completed state approved adult driver education. Under current Texas DPS requirements, you bring this certificate to the DPS Driver License Office when you apply for your license. For Alice residents, that means the DPS office serving Jim Wells County. The certificate is issued digitally after you pass, so you can print it or have it ready on your device. Do not show up at the DPS without it. Confirm the specific documents required for your visit at the Texas DPS website before your appointment.

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 adult course is the classroom instruction component only. The in-person driving skills test at the DPS is still required and is a completely separate step from this course. Alice residents will take that driving skills test at the DPS Driver License Office serving Jim Wells County. Finishing this course and getting your ADE-1317 certificate is what clears the way to schedule that driving skills test appointment.

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 Alice who has never held a Texas license, that removes one step from an already time-consuming DPS visit. The Alice area DPS Driver License Office serving Jim Wells County handles both license applications and driving skills tests, and the line can run long. Walking in with your ADE-1317 certificate already done means you are there for the driving skills test, not the written test. Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84 authorizes this option for adults 25 and older.

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