Get Your First Texas License Starting Right Here in Collinsville

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 DPS written knowledge test. Regulated by TDLR under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, this course gets you the ADE-1317 certificate the Gainesville DPS Driver License Office needs before they hand you a license.

  • TDLR Approved: Approved by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation under current TDLR guidelines for adult driver education.
  • Self-Paced Course: No daily hour cap. Finish the full 6 hours in one sitting or log in across multiple sessions whenever it works for you.
  • ADE-1317 Certificate: Pass the final exam and receive your digital ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion to bring to the DPS office.
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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. Your progress saves automatically server-side after each section, so logging out and back in picks up exactly where you left off.

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. Short quizzes after each section keep you sharp before you hit the final exam. No live video streams, no scheduled sessions to work around.

Pass the Exam and Get Certified

The 30-question final exam covers road signs and road rules. Score 70% or higher and the course issues your digital ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion. That certificate substitutes for the DPS Class C written knowledge test. You complete 6 hours of TDLR-approved instruction and head to the Gainesville DPS office ready for your driving skills test.

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Every Day Without This Course Delays Your License

For anyone in the 18 to 24 age range, Texas law is clear: the course has to be done before you can apply for a first license at the Gainesville DPS Driver License Office, about 20 miles south of Collinsville on US-82. The sooner you finish the 6 hours and pass the built-in written test, the sooner you walk into that office with your ADE-1317 certificate and get scheduled for the driving skills test.

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Regulated by TDLR, Accepted at Texas DPS

TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, is a TDLR-approved Texas driver education provider. The Texas Adult Driver Education Course meets current Texas DPS requirements under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. The ADE-1317 certificate this course produces is the document the Gainesville DPS Driver License Office accepts when you apply for your first Texas license.

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

Every lesson meets TDLR standards under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. The course content reflects current Texas DPS requirements for adult driver education, not generic material.

No Classroom Required

Work through the course from any device with a browser. No drive to a classroom in Gainesville or Sherman. Log in, complete a section, log out, and your progress holds.

Course Price

The Texas Adult Driver Education Course through TrafficSchool.net is $38.00. That covers the full 6 hours of TDLR-approved instruction and your ADE-1317 certificate on passing.

Online Course

Complete the Texas Adult Driver Education Course on your schedule, with no classroom commute and no fixed session times. Progress saves automatically after every section.

No Daily Hour Cap

Finish the full 6 hours in one day or spread sessions across multiple days.

Auto-Saved Progress

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

Built-In Written Test

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

Digital Certificate

ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion delivered digitally after passing the final exam.

In-Person Classroom

Traditional classroom driver education requires scheduled sessions at a licensed facility, typically in Gainesville or Sherman, roughly 20 to 35 miles from Collinsville.

Fixed Class Schedule

Attendance tied to the school's calendar, not your availability or work schedule.

Travel Required

Collinsville has no local classroom provider; expect a drive to Gainesville or Sherman.

Same DPS Outcome

Classroom completion also produces an ADE-1317 certificate accepted at the DPS.

Same Driving Test

The in-person driving skills test at the DPS is still required regardless of course format.

How Long Does Each Path Take?

Both routes require the same 6 hours of TDLR-approved instruction. The difference is when and where you put in that time.

Method
Estimated Time to Certificate
Online Course Complete the full 6 hours on your own schedule with no daily cap, finishing in one day or across multiple sessions.
In-Person Classroom Tied to a classroom provider's schedule in Gainesville or Sherman, often spread across multiple days or evenings.

What Does Each Option Cost?

Course cost is one factor. Factor in fuel and time driving to Gainesville or Sherman if you go the classroom route from Collinsville.

Method
Realistic Total Cost
Online Course TrafficSchool.net charges $38.00 for the full Texas Adult Driver Education Course including your ADE-1317 certificate.
In-Person Classroom Classroom provider fees vary and do not include the cost of driving to Gainesville or Sherman from Cooke County.

Take the Course From Any Device

The Texas Adult Driver Education Course runs in any modern browser on a phone, tablet, or computer. Sitting at home in Collinsville or on a lunch break in Gainesville, the course loads and your progress is right where you left it. No app download required. No special software.

  • Any Device

    Phone, tablet, or desktop browser all work. No downloads or special software needed to access the course.

  • Saved Progress

    Every completed section saves automatically to the server so you never restart a finished lesson after logging out.

  • Log In Anytime

    No scheduled sessions. Return to the course whenever you have time and pick up exactly where you stopped.

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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 current TDLR guidelines under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, and produces the ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion accepted at Texas DPS Driver License Offices including the Gainesville location serving Cooke County.

  • TDLR-approved Texas driver education provider
  • Compliant with Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84
  • Issues official ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion
  • Accepted at Texas DPS Driver License Offices statewide
  • Serves first-time adult license applicants across Texas

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The Texas Adult Driver Education Course is for first-time license applicants only, not for ticket dismissal or insurance reduction.

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, Section 84.503, which governs adult driver education enrollment. Adults 25 and older are not required to take the course under current TDLR guidelines, but many take it anyway because passing the built-in final exam substitutes for the DPS Class C written knowledge test, letting them skip that step at the Gainesville DPS Driver License Office. If you fall into either group, enrollment through TrafficSchool.net gets you started today.

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

The Texas Adult Driver Education Course includes a 30-question final exam covering road signs and road rules. Under current Texas DPS requirements, passing that exam at 70% or higher satisfies the Class C written knowledge test requirement, meaning you do not retake a written test in person at the Gainesville DPS Driver License Office. Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84 authorizes TDLR-approved providers to issue the ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion, which the DPS accepts as proof you passed the knowledge portion. The in-person driving skills test at the DPS is a separate requirement and still happens at the office regardless of how you completed the written portion. 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, 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 all 6 hours in a single day is possible if your schedule allows. You can also split the work across multiple sessions since progress saves automatically after each section. Most people in Cooke County working around a job or other obligations spread it over two or three days. The final exam is part of the course and must be passed to receive your ADE-1317 certificate. Plan your time around the full 6 hours plus the exam, and you will have a realistic picture of what to expect.

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 adult driver education providers under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. TrafficSchool.net delivers it digitally after you pass the course final exam. It is the document the Texas DPS requires when you apply for a first driver license. At the Gainesville DPS Driver License Office on US-82, roughly 20 miles south of Collinsville, you present the ADE-1317 along with your other required documents during your license application appointment. Without it, the DPS will not process a first-time application for applicants in the 18 to 24 age range. Print a copy or have it accessible on your phone when you walk in. Current Texas DPS requirements confirm this certificate is mandatory for that age group.

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 under a different section of Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, not to the adult course governed by Section 84.503. The 6-hour adult course is entirely knowledge-based: lessons, section quizzes, and the final exam. What you do need to complete separately, after finishing this course, is the in-person driving skills test at the Gainesville DPS Driver License Office. That road test is a DPS requirement for all first-time license applicants and happens at the office, not through this course. Bring your ADE-1317 certificate and your other required documents to that appointment.

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

The practical 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 either take the written test at the Gainesville DPS Driver License Office or present an ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion from a TDLR-approved course under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, Section 84.503. Passing the course final exam handles the knowledge test requirement without an extra trip to the DPS just for that step. For someone coming from out of state or who has never held a Texas license, that is a real time saver. The Gainesville office serves Cooke County residents including those from Collinsville, and appointment slots fill up. Arriving with your ADE-1317 already in hand means one fewer step at the counter.

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