Get Your First Texas License Starting Right Here in Anthony

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 license. Adults 25 and older can take it to skip the in-person DPS written knowledge test entirely. Six hours of state-mandated instruction, one final exam, one certificate. That is the path.

  • TDLR Approved: Regulated under Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 84, meeting current TDLR guidelines for adult driver education.
  • No Daily Cap: Finish in one sitting or log in across multiple sessions. No enforced daily hour limit on this course.
  • ADE-1317 Certificate: Pass the final exam and you get the ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion the Anthony area DPS office requires.
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Sign up and confirm your eligibility as a first-time Texas license applicant who is at least 18 years old. The course is required under Section 84.503 of the Texas Administrative Code for applicants ages 18 to 24, and available by choice for anyone 25 or older who wants to skip the DPS written test.

Work Through the Course

Move through text and image-based lessons covering Texas road signs, traffic laws, and alcohol and drug material. Your progress saves automatically after each section, so you can close the browser and pick up exactly where you left off without losing anything. No live video streams, no scheduled sessions.

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 higher and you receive your ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion digitally. That certificate replaces the DPS Class C written knowledge test when you apply at the Anthony area DPS office.

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Every Day You Wait Is a Day Without a License

For anyone between 18 and 24 in El Paso County, the Texas Adult Driver Education Course is not optional. You cannot submit a first-time license application at the Anthony area DPS Driver License Office until this course is done. Finish the course, pass the built-in written test, and you walk into that DPS office with one less requirement standing between you and your license. The driving skills test is next. Get there faster.

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Approved by TDLR, Built for Texas Adults

TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, is a TDLR-approved Texas driver education provider. This course meets current Texas DPS requirements and the standards set under Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 84. The ADE-1317 certificate you earn here is the one the DPS accepts.

Last updated: Last reviewed to reflect current TDLR guidelines and Texas DPS requirements.
State Accepted Certificate

The ADE-1317 you receive after passing is the exact certificate the Anthony area DPS Driver License Office requires under current Texas DPS requirements. No additional written test at the counter.

Access on Any Device

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

One Flat Price

The Texas Adult Driver Education Course through TrafficSchool.net is $38.00. No hidden fees added at checkout, no subscription required to receive your ADE-1317 certificate.

Online Course

Complete the Texas Adult Driver Education Course on your own schedule with no commute, no classroom seat, and no waiting for the next available session in El Paso County.

No Daily Hour Cap

Finish in one day or spread sessions across multiple days without any enforced daily limit.

Built-In Written Test

The 30-question final exam substitutes for the DPS Class C written knowledge test entirely.

Instant Certificate Delivery

Pass the final and receive your ADE-1317 digitally, ready to bring to the DPS.

Auto-Saved Progress

Server-side saves after each section mean you never lose completed coursework.

In-Person Classroom

Traditional classroom driver education in the Anthony and El Paso County area requires scheduling around a provider's fixed session times and physical attendance.

Fixed Class Schedule

You attend on the provider's timetable, not your own, across set days.

Travel Required

Getting to a classroom location in El Paso County adds commute time to your total.

Separate DPS Written Test

Some in-person paths still require the DPS written knowledge test at the office.

Paper Certificate Processing

Physical certificate handling can add time before you have what the DPS needs.

How Long Does Each Path Actually Take?

From starting the course to walking into the Anthony area DPS Driver License Office with your certificate in hand.

Method
Estimated Time to Certificate
Online Course Complete the state-required 6 hours on your own schedule, get your ADE-1317 digitally the same day you pass the final exam.
In-Person Classroom Coordinate with a provider's fixed schedule in El Paso County, then wait for physical certificate processing before your DPS visit.

What You Actually Pay for Each Option

Cost comparison for adult driver education in the Anthony, Texas area under current TDLR guidelines.

Method
Realistic Total Cost
Online Course via TrafficSchool.net One flat fee of $38.00 covers the full Texas Adult Driver Education Course and your ADE-1317 certificate delivery.
In-Person Classroom Classroom providers in El Paso County typically charge higher rates and may add separate fees for materials or certificate processing.

Pick Up Where You Left Off Anytime

The course works on your phone the same way it works on a laptop. Living out near Anthony on the New Mexico state line means you are not always sitting at a desk. Log in from wherever you are, finish a section, and your progress is already saved on the server before you close the tab.

  • Any Device

    Phone, tablet, or desktop all load the same course content without any app download required.

  • Auto-Saved Progress

    Each completed section saves server-side immediately, so nothing is lost between sessions.

  • Return Reminders

    Optional reminders help you get back to an unfinished course before too much time passes.

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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 current Texas DPS standards for first-time adult license applicants.

  • TDLR-approved Texas driver education provider
  • Meets Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 84
  • Issues state-accepted ADE-1317 certificate
  • Aligned with current Texas DPS requirements
  • Serves first-time applicants statewide including El Paso County

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Questions About the Texas Adult Driver Education Course in Anthony

Who is required to take this course in Texas, and who takes it by choice?

Anyone applying for their 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 Section 84.503 of the Texas Administrative Code, Title 16 Chapter 84, which governs adult driver education enrollment under TDLR. Adults 25 and older are not required to take the course, but completing it lets them skip the in-person DPS Class C written knowledge test entirely. For Anthony residents in El Paso County, both groups end up at the same Anthony area DPS Driver License Office for the driving skills test. Start the course at TrafficSchool.net to confirm your eligibility and get moving.

How does the course final exam replace the DPS written knowledge test?

The 30-question final exam built into the Texas Adult Driver Education Course is structured to meet the same standard as the DPS Class C written knowledge test. Under current Texas DPS requirements and TDLR guidelines established in Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 84, passing the course final exam at the required score means you do not retake the written test at the DPS counter. The questions cover road signs and road rules, the same material the DPS tests on. Once you pass, you receive your ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion. Bring that certificate to the Anthony area DPS Driver License Office when you apply, and the written test requirement is already satisfied. The in-person driving skills test is still required and handled separately at the DPS.

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, which is the state-mandated minimum under Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 84. There is no daily hour cap on this course, so finishing in a single sitting is possible if your schedule allows. You can also split it across multiple sessions since progress saves automatically after each section. Log out, come back the next day, and you pick up exactly where you stopped. For Anthony residents making the drive to the El Paso area DPS office for the road test, finishing the course quickly means you can schedule that driving skills appointment sooner. Start when you are ready and move at whatever pace your day allows.

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 TDLR-approved providers after a student passes the Texas Adult Driver Education Course final exam. It is the document the Texas DPS requires when a first-time license applicant submits their application, confirming they completed the state-mandated adult driver education requirement under Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 84. After passing the final exam through TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, you receive the ADE-1317 digitally. Print it or have it accessible on your phone. When you visit the Anthony area DPS Driver License Office in El Paso County, present it along with your other required documents. The DPS will not need to administer a separate written knowledge test at that point.

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 the adult course governed by Section 84.503 of the Texas Administrative Code, Title 16 Chapter 84. The adult course is the 6-hour instructional component only. What you do need to complete separately, after finishing the course and receiving your ADE-1317, is the in-person driving skills test at the DPS. That road test is administered by the Texas DPS, not by the course provider. For Anthony residents, the nearest DPS Driver License Office handling road tests is in the El Paso area, roughly 20 miles east on I-10. Schedule that appointment once your certificate is in hand.

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

The practical reason is simple. Completing the Texas Adult Driver Education Course through a TDLR-approved provider like TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, lets adults 25 and older skip the in-person DPS Class C written knowledge test entirely when they apply for their first Texas license. Under current Texas DPS requirements aligned with Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 84, the course final exam substitutes for that test. For someone in Anthony who has never held a Texas license, that means one fewer step at the DPS office. The Anthony area DPS Driver License Office in El Paso County is about 20 miles from town. Arriving with your ADE-1317 already in hand means you go straight to the driving skills test appointment without sitting through the written test at the counter.

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