Get Your First Texas License Starting Right Here in Collingsworth

This is the Texas Adult Driver Education Course, approved by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. Ages 18 to 24 must finish it before applying for a first Texas license. Adults 25 and older can take it to skip the in-person DPS written knowledge test. Pass the built-in final exam and walk into the DPS office ready for your driving skills test.

  • TDLR Approved: Course meets current Texas DPS requirements under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84.
  • Self-Paced Format: No daily hour cap. Finish in one sitting or log back in across multiple sessions whenever you have time.
  • ADE-1317 Certificate: You receive the official ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion to bring to the DPS when applying for your license.
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Enroll Online

Create your account with TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, a TDLR approved Texas driver education provider. Confirm you meet the eligibility requirement: a first-time Texas license applicant who is at least 18 years old. Your progress saves automatically after each section so you never lose your place.

Complete the Course

Work through text and image-based interactive lessons covering Texas road signs, traffic laws, and alcohol and drug material. Short quizzes appear between sections. There is no daily hour cap, so you can power through the full course in one day or split it across several sessions at your own schedule.

Pass the Exam and Get Certified

After completing 6 hours of TDLR approved instruction, you take a 30-question final exam covering road signs and road rules. Score 70% or better and you receive your digital ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion. That certificate substitutes for the DPS Class C written knowledge test when you apply for your Texas license.

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Every Day Waiting Is a Day Without Your License

For anyone 18 to 24 in Collingsworth County, the Texas Adult Driver Education Course is a required step before the DPS will process your first license application. The sooner you finish the course and pass the built-in written exam, the sooner you can book your driving skills test at the nearest DPS Driver License Office and get your license in hand. Nothing about this process moves forward until the course is done.

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Built on the Rules Texas Actually Requires

The Texas Adult Driver Education Course follows Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, with adult enrollment governed by Section 84.503. TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, holds active TDLR approval. The course content and final exam align with current Texas DPS requirements as of the latest TDLR guidelines.

Last updated: 2025
State Approved Content

Every lesson and quiz meets TDLR standards under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. The final exam satisfies the DPS Class C written knowledge test requirement under current Texas DPS requirements.

Access Any Device

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

One Flat Price

The full Texas Adult Driver Education Course costs $38.00. No hidden fees added at checkout. That covers all lessons, quizzes, the final exam, and your ADE-1317 certificate.

Online Course Through TrafficSchool.net

Complete the state-mandated 6 hours on your schedule without driving to a classroom. The final exam is built in and substitutes for the DPS written knowledge test.

No Classroom Travel

Skip the drive to a physical location and work through lessons from wherever you have internet access.

Built-In Written Test

Pass the final exam in the course and you do not retake the written knowledge test at the DPS office.

Auto-Saved Progress

The server saves your place after each section so you can log out and return without losing completed work.

In-Person Classroom Option

Traditional classroom courses exist but require scheduled sessions at a physical location, which adds travel time for Collingsworth County residents far from urban centers.

Fixed Class Schedule

You attend on the provider's timetable, not yours, which limits scheduling around work or other commitments.

Travel Required

Collingsworth County residents face a significant drive to reach any available in-person driver education classroom.

Same DPS Steps After

Classroom completion still leads to the same DPS driving skills test requirement; no step is skipped by attending in person.

How Long Does This Actually Take?

The state mandates 6 hours of instruction. Here is how the two paths compare for a Collingsworth County resident.

Method
Estimated Time to Certificate
Online Course Complete the full 6 hours on your own schedule with no daily cap, then drive roughly 90 miles to the Childress DPS Driver License Office for your driving skills test.
In-Person Classroom Locate a classroom provider, drive to their location on their schedule, complete the same 6 hours, then still make the trip to the Childress DPS office for the driving skills test.

What You Actually Spend

Course cost is only part of the picture for Collingsworth County residents who also factor in travel to the DPS office.

Method
Realistic Total Cost
Online Course Flat $38.00 for the full Texas Adult Driver Education Course through TrafficSchool.net, with no additional classroom travel costs before your DPS appointment.
In-Person Classroom Classroom tuition varies by provider, plus fuel and time costs for driving to and from a physical classroom location before you ever reach the DPS office.

Finish the Course From Any Screen

Out in Collingsworth County, reliable access to a physical classroom is not a given. The course runs on any device with a browser. Start a section on your phone during lunch, pick it back up on a laptop that evening. Your progress holds between sessions because the server saves it after each completed section.

  • Any Device

    Phone, tablet, or desktop all work. No app download required to access your lessons and quizzes.

  • Saved Progress

    Server-side saves happen after each section so switching devices or closing the browser loses nothing.

  • Log In Anytime

    No scheduled session times. Return to the course whenever your schedule opens up and pick up exactly where you left off.

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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 aligns with current Texas DPS requirements for first-time adult license applicants.

  • TDLR approved Texas provider
  • Meets Title 16 Chapter 84 standards
  • ADE-1317 certificate issued on completion
  • Covers DPS Class C written knowledge test content
  • Aligned with latest TDLR guidelines

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This 6-hour course covers first-time adult licensing only, not ticket dismissal or defensive driving.

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 years old applying for a 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, with adult enrollment specifically addressed in Section 84.503. 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, which is a real time saver for anyone who does not want to sit through the test at the Childress DPS Driver License Office. If you live in Collingsworth County and fall into either group, enrolling through TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, gets you started immediately.

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 designed to cover the same material as the DPS Class C written knowledge test, and under current Texas DPS requirements, passing it in the course means you do not retake that test in person at the DPS office. The exam splits between road sign identification and road rules questions. Score 70% or better and the course issues your ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion, which you bring to the DPS when you apply for your license. This is governed by Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. For Collingsworth County residents, that means one fewer reason to make the roughly 90-mile drive to the Childress DPS Driver License Office before you are ready for the driving skills 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 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. You can also spread sessions across multiple days since the server saves your progress after each completed section. Log out, come back later, and pick up exactly where you stopped. For Collingsworth County residents juggling work or other obligations, that kind of schedule control matters. Once you pass the final exam, you get your ADE-1317 certificate and can move forward with your DPS license application without waiting on anyone else.

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 and pass the final exam. It documents that you completed the state-required instruction under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. You bring this certificate to the Texas DPS Driver License Office when you apply for your first Texas license. For Collingsworth County residents, that means the Childress DPS Driver License Office, located approximately 90 miles from Wellington. The certificate satisfies the education requirement for ages 18 to 24 and substitutes for the written knowledge test for adults 25 and older. TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, delivers the ADE-1317 digitally after you pass the final exam.

Do adults have to log behind-the-wheel practice hours for this course?

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. Under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, and Section 84.503 governing adult enrollment, the 6-hour instructional course and passing the final exam are what the state requires from adult applicants on the education side. The in-person driving skills test at the DPS is still a separate required step that no course can substitute for. Collingsworth County residents will need to schedule that driving skills test at the Childress DPS Driver License Office after receiving their ADE-1317 certificate. No practice hour log is submitted with your application.

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 built-in final exam do not have to take the written knowledge test at the DPS Driver License Office. For a Collingsworth County resident, the nearest DPS office handling driver license transactions is in Childress, roughly 90 miles away. Making that drive once for the driving skills test is unavoidable. Making it twice, once for the written test and once for the driving test, is not. Section 84.503 of Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84 establishes this optional pathway. Enrolling through TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, gets you the ADE-1317 certificate before you ever leave Collingsworth County.

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