Get Your First Texas License Starting Right Here in Brownfield

This is the Texas Adult Driver Education Course, regulated by TDLR under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. Ages 18 to 24 must finish it before applying for a Texas license. Ages 25 and older can take it to skip the DPS written knowledge test entirely. Pass the course, get your ADE-1317 certificate, and walk into the Terry County area DPS office ready.

  • TDLR Approved: Course meets current Texas DPS requirements under TDLR rules for adult driver education.
  • Self-Paced: No daily hour cap. Finish in one sitting or log back in across multiple sessions.
  • ADE-1317 Certificate: Digital certificate issued on passing, accepted at the DPS when you apply for your license.
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Adult 4-hour Abbreviated Course
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Enroll Online

Create your account at TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, a TDLR approved Texas driver education provider. Enrollment takes only a few clicks. Your progress saves automatically after every section so you never lose your place between sessions.

Complete the Course

Work through text and image based interactive lessons covering Texas road signs, traffic laws, and alcohol and drug material. Section quizzes check your understanding along the way. No live video streaming required. Log in and out as your schedule allows, with no daily hour cap limiting you.

Pass and Get Certified

Score 70% or better on the 30-question final exam after completing 6 hours of TDLR approved instruction. Passing that exam substitutes for the DPS Class C written knowledge test. Your ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion is issued digitally so you can bring it straight to the DPS.

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You Cannot Apply for Your License Without This

Under Section 84.503 of the Texas Administrative Code, first-time applicants ages 18 to 24 must complete this course before the DPS will issue a Texas driver license. Every day you wait is another day you are not licensed. Finish the course, pass the final exam, and get to the Lubbock DPS Driver License Office for your driving skills test. That is the only step left between you and your license.

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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. The Texas Adult Driver Education Course meets all current TDLR guidelines under Title 16, Chapter 84. The ADE-1317 certificate you receive is the exact document the DPS requires at the time of your license application.

Last updated: Last reviewed to reflect current Texas DPS requirements and TDLR guidelines.
State Approved Course

Fully compliant with TDLR rules under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. The certificate this course produces is accepted at Texas DPS Driver License Offices statewide, including the Lubbock office serving Terry County residents.

No Classroom Required

Work through lessons on any device with a browser. No scheduled class times, no driving to Lubbock just to sit in a room. Log in from Brownfield and finish on your own timeline.

One Flat Price

Pay $38.00 and get access to the full Texas Adult Driver Education Course. No hidden fees, no upsells required to get your ADE-1317 certificate after you pass.

Online Course at TrafficSchool.net

Complete the Texas Adult Driver Education Course from Brownfield without driving to a classroom. Work at your own schedule, no daily cap on hours.

No Commute to Class

Skip the drive to Lubbock. Log in from anywhere in Terry County.

Progress Auto-Saved

Server-side saving means you never restart a completed section.

Certificate Delivered Digitally

ADE-1317 issued online immediately after passing the final exam.

In-Person Classroom Option

Traditional classroom driver education still exists in Texas but finding a licensed adult course near Brownfield in Terry County takes real effort.

Fixed Class Schedule

Attend on the provider's timetable, not yours. Rescheduling costs time.

Travel Required

No confirmed adult driver ed classroom in Brownfield. Expect a drive.

Same Certificate Result

Both formats produce the ADE-1317, but one requires far more logistics.

How Long Does Each Path Take?

Both routes lead to the same ADE-1317 certificate, but the time investment is very different when you live in Brownfield.

Method
Estimated Time to Certificate
Online Course Complete the 6-hour course on your schedule with no daily cap, no commute, no waiting for a class to fill.
In-Person Classroom Coordinate with a provider's schedule, drive out of Terry County, and sit through fixed session blocks on their timeline.

What Does Each Option Cost?

Factor in the full cost, not just the tuition, when you are coming from Brownfield and the nearest classroom is well outside Terry County.

Method
Realistic Total Cost
Online Course Pay $38.00 total. No gas, no parking, no time off work to drive to a classroom outside Brownfield.
In-Person Classroom Tuition plus fuel costs for repeated trips to Lubbock or another city add up fast for Terry County residents.

Pick Up Where You Left Off

The course runs in any modern browser, phone or laptop. Brownfield has stretches where you grab time when you can. Log in between shifts, finish a section at home, and your progress is right there waiting when you come back. No app download required.

  • Any Device

    Phone, tablet, or laptop all work. No special software or downloads needed to access lessons.

  • Auto-Saved Progress

    Every completed section saves to the server automatically so nothing is lost between logins.

  • Log In Anytime

    No scheduled session times. Return to the course whenever your day in Terry County allows.

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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 all requirements under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, as of the latest TDLR guidelines. The ADE-1317 certificate issued is accepted at Texas DPS Driver License Offices.

  • TDLR approved Texas provider
  • Compliant with Title 16 Chapter 84
  • ADE-1317 certificate issued on completion
  • Accepted at Texas DPS statewide
  • Course meets current DPS requirements

Still Need to Handle the Driving Skills Test?

Passing this course covers the written knowledge test. The driving skills test at the DPS is a separate required step.

Questions About the Texas Adult Driver Education Course

Who is required to take this course in Texas?

First-time Texas license applicants between the ages of 18 and 24 are required to complete the Texas Adult Driver Education Course before the DPS will process their license 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 rules. Adults 25 and older are not required to take it, but many do because completing the course lets them skip the in-person DPS written knowledge test. Both groups receive the same ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion. If you are in Terry County and need your first Texas license, enroll at TrafficSchool.net to get started under current TDLR guidelines.

Does passing the course final exam mean I skip the written test at the 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 and TDLR rules in Title 16, Chapter 84. Passing the final exam at the required score means you do not sit for a separate written test at the DPS Driver License Office. The driving skills test is still required and must be completed in person. For Brownfield residents in Terry County, that means scheduling your road test at the Lubbock DPS Driver License Office. Bring your ADE-1317 certificate when you go.

How long does the course actually take to finish?

The Texas Adult Driver Education Course requires 6 hours of TDLR approved instruction to meet the state mandated 6-hour requirement under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. There is no daily hour cap, so you can complete the entire course in one day or spread it across multiple sessions. Progress saves automatically after each section, so logging out and returning later does not cost you any completed work. For someone in Brownfield juggling work or other obligations in Terry County, that flexibility makes a real difference. Enroll at TrafficSchool.net and work through the material at whatever pace your schedule actually 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 a TDLR approved Texas driver education provider when you finish the Texas Adult Driver Education Course. It is the document the Texas DPS requires when you apply for your first driver license, as specified under current Texas DPS requirements and TDLR rules in Title 16, Chapter 84. You receive it digitally after passing the course final exam. Bring it with you to the Lubbock DPS Driver License Office, which is the nearest full-service DPS location for Terry County residents, roughly 45 miles north of Brownfield on US-62. Without it, the DPS cannot complete your license application.

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 focuses on the 6-hour classroom instruction component and the final exam. The separate driving skills test at the DPS is still required, but that is a DPS administered test, not a logged practice hour requirement tied to this course. Once you have your ADE-1317 certificate from TrafficSchool.net, you schedule the road test directly with the Lubbock DPS Driver License Office.

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 final exam receive the ADE-1317 certificate, which substitutes for the written test at the DPS, consistent with TDLR rules under Title 16, Chapter 84. For someone in Brownfield who has never had a Texas license, that means one fewer trip to the Lubbock DPS Driver License Office, about 45 miles up US-62 from Terry County. The course also covers Texas-specific traffic laws and road signs that are directly tested on the final exam, so it serves as solid preparation regardless of age.

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