Get Your First Texas License Starting Right Here in Clint

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. Ages 25 and older can take it to skip the in-person DPS written knowledge test. Either way, you finish the course, pass the built-in exam, and walk into the El Paso County 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.
  • No Daily Cap: Finish in one sitting or log back in across multiple days with progress saved automatically after each section.
  • ADE-1317 Certificate: You receive the official ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion to bring to the DPS when you apply for your license.
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Create your account and begin the Texas Adult Driver Education Course immediately. The course runs through text and image based interactive lessons with quizzes between sections. No live streaming, no scheduled class times. You start when you are ready and pick up exactly where you left off each time you log back in.

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 daily hour cap means you can move through the material at whatever pace fits your schedule that day.

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 higher and you pass. The course final substitutes for the DPS Class C written knowledge test. Your ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion is issued digitally so you can bring it to the El Paso County DPS office for your license application.

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You Cannot Apply for a License Without This

For anyone between 18 and 24 in Texas, the law is clear: the Texas Adult Driver Education Course must be completed before the DPS will process a first-time license application. Every day you wait is another day you are not licensed. Finish the course, pass the built-in written exam, and get to the El Paso County DPS Driver License Office for your driving skills test. The road test is the last step. This course gets you there.

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Regulated by TDLR, Accepted by Texas DPS

TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, is a TDLR approved Texas driver education provider. The Texas Adult Driver Education Course meets all requirements under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, as of the latest TDLR guidelines. The ADE-1317 certificate this course produces is the document Texas DPS requires at the license application counter.

Last updated: 2025
State Accepted Certificate

The ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion meets current Texas DPS requirements and is accepted at El Paso County DPS Driver License offices for first-time license applications.

Access Any Device

Log in from a laptop, desktop, or tablet. Progress saves server-side after each section so you never lose your place between sessions, even switching devices.

One Flat Price

The Texas Adult Driver Education Course is $38.00. No hidden fees, no upsells required to get your ADE-1317 certificate after passing the final exam.

Online Course

Complete the Texas Adult Driver Education Course on your own schedule from anywhere in El Paso County, including Clint, with no commute to a classroom.

No Classroom Commute

Work through the course from home without driving to a facility in El Paso or beyond.

Self-Paced Sessions

No daily hour cap means you can finish in one day or spread sessions across multiple days.

Instant Certificate Delivery

ADE-1317 certificate delivered digitally the moment you pass the final exam.

In-Person Classroom

Traditional classroom driver education requires scheduled sessions at a licensed facility, which means travel time out of Clint and fixed class schedules.

Fixed Class Schedule

Classroom sessions run on the school's timetable, not yours, with no flexibility to pause.

Travel Required

Clint residents must drive to El Paso or another city where licensed facilities operate.

Same Certificate Result

Both formats produce the ADE-1317 certificate, but the classroom route takes longer to arrange.

How Long Does Each Path Take?

Both routes end at the same El Paso County DPS Driver License Office. The difference is how much time you spend getting there.

Method
Estimated Time to Certificate
Online Course Start today, finish in one day or across multiple sessions with no daily cap and no commute from Clint.
In-Person Classroom Requires scheduling a seat at a facility outside Clint, adding travel time and wait time before you even begin.

What Does Each Option Cost?

Price matters when you are just starting out. Here is how the online course compares to the traditional classroom route.

Method
Realistic Total Cost
Online Course at TrafficSchool.net $38.00 flat for the full Texas Adult Driver Education Course, ADE-1317 certificate included after passing.
In-Person Classroom Classroom driver education programs in the El Paso area typically charge significantly more, plus fuel costs from Clint.

Pick Up Where You Left Off

The course saves your progress automatically on the server after every section. Log in from a tablet at home on FM 1281 after work or from a laptop anywhere in El Paso County. No app download required. Your account holds your place so you never have to repeat a section you already finished.

  • Any Device

    Access the course on a phone, tablet, or desktop without downloading anything or creating a separate app account.

  • Auto-Saved Progress

    Every completed section saves to the server immediately so a lost connection never costs you finished work.

  • Log In Anytime

    No scheduled login windows. Return to the course whenever your day 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 all requirements under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, and produces the ADE-1317 certificate accepted by Texas DPS at the license application counter.

  • TDLR approved Texas driver education provider
  • Meets Title 16, Chapter 84 requirements
  • Issues official ADE-1317 certificate
  • Accepted at Texas DPS Driver License offices
  • Regulated under current TDLR guidelines

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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 in Texas. Adults 25 and older are not required to take the course under current TDLR guidelines, but many choose to take it anyway because passing the built-in final exam substitutes for the in-person DPS written knowledge test. If you live in Clint and fall into either group, enroll now and get the ADE-1317 certificate before your DPS appointment.

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 guidelines tied to Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. Pass the final at the required score and you do not retake a written knowledge test in person at the El Paso County DPS Driver License Office. You still have to pass the in-person driving skills test at the DPS. That road test is a separate step and is not part of this course. Bring your ADE-1317 certificate to your DPS appointment and the written test requirement is already handled.

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 requirement under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. There is no daily hour cap on this course, which means you can sit down and finish the full thing in one day if your schedule allows, or you can split it across several days. Progress saves automatically to the server after each section, so logging out does not cost you any completed work. For Clint residents who work during the week or have limited transportation to get to a classroom in El Paso, that kind of schedule control makes a real difference. Start when you are ready and go at your own speed.

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 after you pass the course final exam. Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84 establishes this certificate as the document that proves you completed the required adult driver education. You bring the ADE-1317 to the Texas DPS Driver License Office when you apply for your first Texas license. The nearest DPS Driver License Office serving Clint residents is in El Paso, roughly 20 to 25 miles from Clint via I-10. Present the certificate at your appointment along with your other required documents and the DPS will process your application. The certificate is delivered digitally after you pass.

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. Under current TDLR guidelines, adult applicants complete the 6-hour online instruction and pass the final exam. The in-person driving skills test at the DPS is still required and is conducted separately at the El Paso County DPS Driver License Office. That road test evaluates your actual driving ability. Practicing before your skills test appointment is smart, but no formal hour log is required for the adult course itself.

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 applying for a first Texas license can substitute the Texas Adult Driver Education Course final exam for the written knowledge test at the DPS counter. That means one less thing to deal with at the El Paso County DPS Driver License Office, which serves Clint residents and can have significant wait times. Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84 permits this substitution for qualifying applicants. Beyond the test skip, the course material covers Texas-specific road rules and signs that are genuinely useful if you learned to drive in another state and are now applying for a Texas license for the first time.

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