Get Your First Texas License Starting Right Here in Allen

This is the Texas Adult Driver Education Course, the state-mandated 6-hour course required for first-time license applicants ages 18 to 24 in Texas. Adults 25 and older can take it to skip the in-person DPS written knowledge test. Finish the course, pass the final exam, get your ADE-1317 certificate, and walk into the Collin County DPS office ready for your driving skills test.

  • TDLR Approved: Regulated under Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 84, meeting current TDLR requirements for adult driver education.
  • Self-Paced Course: No daily hour cap. Finish in one sitting or log back in across multiple sessions whenever your schedule allows.
  • ADE-1317 Certificate: Your digital Certificate of Completion goes straight to DPS when you apply for your Texas Class C license.
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Create your account and begin the Texas Adult Driver Education Course immediately. The course is text and image based with interactive lessons and quizzes between sections. Your progress saves automatically server-side after each section, so you can log out and pick up exactly where you left off without losing anything.

Work Through the Material

The course covers Texas road signs, traffic laws, right-of-way rules, and alcohol and drug impairment content required under Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 84. Section quizzes check your understanding as you go. No live video streaming, no scheduled sessions. You move through it on your own time.

Pass the Exam and Get Certified

The 30-question final exam covers road signs and road rules. Score 70% or better and you complete the 6 hours requirement. Your ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion is issued digitally. That certificate substitutes for the DPS Class C written knowledge test, so you skip that step entirely at the Collin County DPS office.

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You Cannot Apply for Your License Without This

For anyone between 18 and 24 in Texas, the law is clear: the Texas Adult Driver Education Course must be finished before you can apply for a first Texas driver license. Every day you wait is another day you are not eligible to schedule your driving skills test at the Allen area DPS office on North Greenville Avenue in Allen. Finish the course, get the certificate, and get yourself in that DPS line.

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TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, is a TDLR approved Texas driver education provider. This course meets the requirements set under Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 84 and Section 84.503. As of the latest TDLR guidelines, the ADE-1317 certificate this course issues is accepted at Texas DPS Driver License Offices statewide.

Last updated: 2025
State Accepted Certificate

The ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion you receive meets current Texas DPS requirements and is accepted when you apply for your first Class C license at any Texas DPS Driver License Office, including the one serving Allen in Collin County.

No Classroom Required

Work through the full 6-hour Texas Adult Driver Education Course from any device with a browser. No commute to a classroom, no fixed schedule, and no daily hour cap limiting how much you complete in a single session.

One Flat Price

The entire Texas Adult Driver Education Course, including the final exam and your ADE-1317 certificate, is $38.00. No hidden fees added at checkout and no separate charge for your certificate of completion.

Online Course

Complete the full Texas Adult Driver Education Course on your own schedule with no commute, no fixed class times, and automatic progress saving between sessions.

Start Immediately

Enroll and begin the course content the same day, any day of the week.

No Daily Cap

Finish all 6 hours in one day or spread sessions across multiple days.

Digital Certificate

ADE-1317 issued digitally the moment you pass the final exam.

In-Person Classroom

Traditional classroom driver education requires finding a licensed school near Allen, matching their schedule, and commuting to fixed class sessions to complete the 6-hour requirement.

Fixed Class Schedule

You attend on the school's timetable, not yours, across set dates.

Travel Required

You drive or get a ride to a physical location in or near Collin County.

Paper Certificate

Physical ADE-1317 issued after class ends, which you then bring to DPS.

How Long Does Each Path Take?

Both paths satisfy the same state requirement. The difference is how much of your time they consume before you reach the Collin County DPS office.

Method
Estimated Time to Certificate
Online Course Start the same day you enroll. Complete the 6-hour requirement in one session or across multiple logins with no waiting period between them.
In-Person Classroom Wait for an available class near Allen, attend on the school's schedule, and complete hours across multiple required in-person sessions before receiving your certificate.

What Does Each Option Cost?

The ADE-1317 certificate is the same document either way. The cost to get it varies significantly depending on which path you take.

Method
Realistic Total Cost
Online Course The Texas Adult Driver Education Course through TrafficSchool.net is $38.00 total, including your ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion.
In-Person Classroom Traditional classroom driver education schools near Collin County typically charge significantly more, and some charge separate fees for the certificate itself.

Pick It Up on Any Device

The Texas Adult Driver Education Course runs in any modern browser on a phone, tablet, or computer. Your progress saves server-side after every section. Log in from your phone during lunch, switch to a laptop that evening, and the course picks up exactly where you stopped. No app download needed.

  • Any Device

    Phone, tablet, or desktop browser all work. No dedicated app or software installation required to access the course.

  • Auto-Saved Progress

    Every completed section saves automatically to the server so you never lose progress between logins or devices.

  • Log In Anytime

    No scheduled sessions and no expiration pressure. Return to the course whenever you are ready to continue.

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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 the requirements of Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 84 and is accepted by Texas DPS Driver License Offices, including the office serving Allen and Collin County residents.

  • TDLR approved Texas provider
  • Meets Title 16 Chapter 84 requirements
  • ADE-1317 certificate issued on completion
  • Accepted at all Texas DPS offices
  • Current TDLR guidelines compliant

Already Licensed? Check Your Other Course Options

This course is for first-time Texas license applicants only. Got a ticket or need defensive driving credit? That is a different course entirely.

Questions About the Texas Adult Driver Education Course

Who is required to take this course in Texas?

Texas law requires the Texas Adult Driver Education Course for anyone between 18 and 24 applying for their first Texas driver 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 complete the course, but many take it anyway because passing the built-in final exam lets them skip the in-person DPS written knowledge test. Both groups receive the same ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion. If you are in Allen and fall into either category, enrolling through a TDLR approved provider like TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, gets you started today.

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

Yes. The 30-question 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. Score 70% or better on the final and you do not retake a written knowledge test in person at the DPS Driver License Office. The exam covers road signs and road rules, the same material the DPS written test covers. What you still do at the DPS is the driving skills test, which is a separate in-person requirement. The Allen area DPS Driver License Office on North Greenville Avenue in Allen handles that skills test for Collin County residents.

How long does the course actually take to finish?

The Texas Adult Driver Education Course requires 6 hours of TDLR approved instruction to satisfy the state-mandated 6-hour requirement under Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 84. There is no daily hour cap, so you can complete all 6 hours in a single sitting if you want. You can also split it across multiple sessions since progress saves automatically after each section. Most people working through it steadily in one day finish it the same day they enroll. Once you pass the final exam, your ADE-1317 certificate is issued digitally. From there, you can schedule your driving skills test at the Collin County DPS Driver License Office serving Allen.

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

The ADE-1317 is the official Certificate of Completion for the Texas Adult Driver Education Course, issued under TDLR regulations and recognized by Texas DPS Driver License Offices statewide. You receive it digitally after passing the course final exam. When you go to apply for your first Texas Class C driver license, you bring that certificate to the DPS Driver License Office as proof you completed the required course. The Allen area DPS office serving Collin County residents is located on North Greenville Avenue in Allen, roughly within the city. Present the ADE-1317 along with your other required documents when you apply. The DPS driving skills test is still scheduled separately after your application is processed.

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 and Section 84.503. The adult course is the 6-hour instructional component only. The separate in-person driving skills test at the DPS is still required before you receive your license, but that is a DPS administered test, not a logged practice hour requirement tied to this course. Once you finish the course and get your ADE-1317 certificate, you are eligible to schedule that skills test at the Collin County DPS Driver License Office in Allen.

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

The practical reason is simple: passing the Texas Adult Driver Education Course final exam substitutes for the in-person DPS Class C written knowledge test, as recognized under current Texas DPS requirements. For someone 25 or older applying for a first Texas license, that means one fewer step at the DPS Driver License Office. The Allen area DPS on North Greenville Avenue can have significant wait times, and skipping the written knowledge test portion of that visit saves real time. Under Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 84 and Section 84.503, adults 25 and older may voluntarily enroll. Enrolling through TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, a TDLR approved provider, gets you a valid ADE-1317 certificate accepted at any Texas DPS office.

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