Get Your First Texas License Starting Right Here in Cisco

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, and available to anyone 25 or older who wants to skip the in-person DPS written knowledge test. Finish the course, pass the built-in exam, get your ADE-1317 certificate, and walk into the Eastland County area DPS office ready for your driving skills test.

  • 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: You get the official Certificate of Completion the Cisco area DPS office requires when you apply for your license.
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Create your account and begin the Texas Adult Driver Education Course immediately. The course is approved by TDLR under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. No classroom scheduling, no waiting for a seat in Eastland County. You start the same day you sign up.

Work Through the Material

Six hours of TDLR-approved lessons cover Texas road signs, traffic laws, right-of-way rules, and alcohol and drug impairment. Section quizzes check your progress along the way. Your progress saves automatically after each section, so closing the browser does not cost you anything.

Pass the Exam and Get Certified

After completing 6 hours of instruction, you take the 30-question final exam. Score 70% or better and you pass. The final exam substitutes for the DPS Class C written knowledge test. Your ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion is issued digitally the same day you pass.

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You Cannot Apply for Your License Until This Is Done

For anyone 18 to 24 in Texas, the law is clear: the Texas Adult Driver Education Course comes before the license application. The Eastland County DPS office will not process your first-time license without the ADE-1317 certificate in hand. The sooner you finish the course and pass the built-in written test, the sooner you are standing at that counter ready to schedule your driving skills test and get on the road.

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Regulated by TDLR, Accepted at Texas DPS Offices

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 Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. The ADE-1317 certificate this course produces is the document Texas DPS requires at the license counter.

Last updated: 2025
State Approved Course

TDLR-approved under Title 16, Chapter 84. The certificate you earn here satisfies current Texas DPS requirements for first-time adult license applicants in Eastland County and statewide.

Access Any Device

Text and image-based lessons load on a laptop, desktop, tablet, or phone. No video streaming required. Pick up exactly where you left off every time you log back in.

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.

Online Course at TrafficSchool.net

Complete the required 6 hours on your own schedule without driving to a classroom. Your progress saves automatically and the ADE-1317 certificate arrives digitally the day you pass.

No Classroom Travel

Skip the drive from Cisco to find an available in-person class in Eastland County.

Built-In Written Test

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

Same-Day Certificate

ADE-1317 issued digitally the day you pass, ready to bring to DPS.

Traditional In-Person Classroom

In-person adult driver education classes in Eastland County are limited in availability and require you to match your schedule to a fixed class calendar.

Fixed Class Schedule

You work around the instructor's calendar, not your own availability.

Travel Required

Getting to a licensed classroom from Cisco adds time and fuel cost.

Delayed Certificate

Certificate processing after an in-person class can add days before your DPS visit.

How Long Does Each Path Actually Take?

From starting the course to standing at the Eastland County DPS counter with your certificate in hand.

Method
Estimated Time to Certificate
Online Course Finish the required 6 hours on your own schedule with no daily cap, then get your ADE-1317 certificate the same day you pass the final exam.
In-Person Class Wait for an available class date in Eastland County, attend on their schedule, then wait for certificate processing before your DPS visit.

What You Actually Pay for Each Option

The online course price includes everything. In-person costs vary and often add travel on top.

Method
Realistic Total Cost
Online Course One flat fee of $38.00 covers the full course, the final exam, and your digital ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion.
In-Person Class In-person adult driver education in Texas typically costs more, and Cisco residents add fuel and travel time to a class location outside town.

Pick Up Where You Left Off Anytime

The course saves your progress server-side after every section. Log in from your phone at home on 10th Street, from a laptop at the Cisco Public Library, or anywhere else with a connection. No daily hour cap means you can push through the full 6 hours in one day or spread it out across the week.

  • Any Device

    Lessons load cleanly on phones, tablets, and computers without requiring any app download or video streaming.

  • Auto-Saved Progress

    Every completed section saves automatically to the server so closing the browser never costs you completed work.

  • Log In Anytime

    No session timers pushing you out. Return to the course whenever your schedule opens up and continue from the last saved 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 all current TDLR guidelines under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, and produces the ADE-1317 certificate accepted at Texas DPS Driver License Offices statewide, including the Eastland County area office serving Cisco residents.

  • TDLR-approved Texas driver education provider
  • Meets Title 16, Chapter 84 requirements
  • ADE-1317 certificate issued on passing
  • Accepted at all Texas DPS offices
  • Covers current Texas DPS license requirements

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Questions About the Texas Adult Driver Education Course

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

Texas law requires anyone between 18 and 24 applying for their first Texas driver license 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, specifically Section 84.503, which governs adult driver education enrollment. Adults 25 and older are not required to take the course, but many do because completing it and passing the built-in final exam lets them skip the in-person DPS written knowledge test entirely. For Cisco residents in either group, finishing the course online means arriving at the Eastland County area DPS office with one major step already done.

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 recognized under current TDLR guidelines as a substitute for the DPS Class C written knowledge test. Under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, a TDLR-approved course that includes a qualifying final exam satisfies the written knowledge requirement. That means when you pass the course exam at the required score, you do not sit for a separate written test at the DPS counter. The driving skills test is still required and still happens in person at the Eastland County area DPS Driver License Office. The course handles the written portion. The DPS handles the road test.

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 6-hour minimum under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. There is no daily hour cap on this course, so finishing the full requirement in a single day is possible if your schedule allows it. Progress saves automatically after each section, so you can also split the work across multiple days without losing anything. Most Cisco residents find it practical to work through the material over a couple of evenings or knock it out on a day off. Once you complete the hours and pass the final exam, your ADE-1317 certificate is issued the same day.

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 driver education provider when you finish the Texas Adult Driver Education Course and pass the final exam. It is the document the Texas DPS requires as proof you completed state-mandated adult driver education, consistent with Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. You bring the ADE-1317 with you when you visit the DPS Driver License Office to apply for your first Texas license. The nearest DPS Driver License Office serving Cisco residents is in Eastland, roughly 20 miles west on US-183. Bring the certificate along with your other required documents and the office can process 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 Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, Section 84.503. The adult course focuses on the 6 hours of classroom-equivalent instruction and the final exam. The in-person driving skills test at the DPS is still required before you get your license, but that is a DPS evaluation, not a practice-hours requirement tied to this course. Cisco residents schedule the driving skills test directly through the Eastland County area DPS Driver License Office after completing the course.

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

The practical reason is simple: passing the course final exam substitutes for the in-person DPS written knowledge test, which means one less thing to do at the DPS counter. Under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, Section 84.503, adults 25 and older can voluntarily enroll in the Texas Adult Driver Education Course and receive the same ADE-1317 certificate as required applicants. For someone who has been driving in another state and is now getting a first Texas license, the course also covers Texas-specific road signs and traffic laws that differ from other states. Cisco sits in Eastland County, and the nearest DPS office is about 20 miles away in Eastland. Arriving there with the written test already handled saves a real trip.

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