Get Your First Texas License From Colorado, Texas

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 DPS office ready.

  • TDLR Approved: Regulated under Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 84, the official adult driver education framework.
  • Self-Paced Course: No daily hour cap. Finish in one sitting or log back in across multiple sessions whenever you have time.
  • ADE-1317 Certificate: Pass the final exam and you get the ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion to bring to the Texas DPS office.
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Sign up and get immediate access to the Texas Adult Driver Education Course. The course is text and image based with interactive quizzes between sections. No live video streams to schedule around. Progress saves automatically after each section so you can log out and return without losing your place.

Work Through the Course

The course covers Texas road signs, traffic laws, and alcohol and drug material required under current TDLR guidelines. Section quizzes keep you engaged with the content before you move forward. There is no daily hour cap, so you can work through the full course in one day or split it across sessions.

Pass the Exam and Get Certified

The final exam is 30 multiple-choice questions covering road signs and road rules. You need a 70% to pass. Passing it satisfies the 6 hours state requirement and substitutes for the DPS Class C written knowledge test. You get the ADE-1317 certificate and head to the DPS office for your driving skills test.

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You Cannot Apply for a License Without This

For anyone 18 to 24 in Mitchell County, the Texas DPS will not process your first license application until this course is done. The sooner you finish, the sooner you book your driving skills test at the Colorado area DPS office and get your license in hand. Ages 25 and older skip the in-person written test entirely by finishing this course first. Either way, the course is the first step.

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Approved, Regulated, and Accepted at DPS

TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, is a TDLR approved Texas driver education provider. The Texas Adult Driver Education Course meets the requirements set under Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 84. The ADE-1317 certificate it produces is accepted at Texas DPS Driver License Offices, including the office serving Colorado residents.

Last updated: Last reviewed in accordance with current Texas DPS requirements and the latest TDLR guidelines.
State Approved Content

Every lesson meets TDLR standards under Title 16 Chapter 84. The content covers exactly what the DPS Class C written knowledge test pulls from, so the final exam is not a surprise.

Access on Any Device

Log in from a laptop, desktop, or tablet. Progress saves server-side after each section, so switching devices mid-course does not cost you any completed work.

One Flat Price

The course is $38.00. That covers the full 6 hours of TDLR approved instruction and the ADE-1317 certificate you need at the DPS office.

Online Course

Work through the Texas Adult Driver Education Course on your own schedule, with no commute and no classroom seat to reserve in Mitchell County.

No Daily Hour Cap

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

Built-In Written Test

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

Instant Certificate

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

In-Person Classroom

Traditional classroom driver education requires finding a licensed school near Colorado, Texas, which means travel across Mitchell County or beyond.

Fixed Class Schedule

Classroom sessions run on the school's timetable, not yours.

Travel Required

Mitchell County has limited in-person options, adding drive time to your schedule.

Same DPS Steps

You still bring the ADE-1317 certificate to the DPS and take the driving skills test.

How the Time Breaks Down

From starting the course to standing at the DPS counter in Colorado, here is what the timeline actually looks like.

Method
Estimated Time to Certificate
Online Course Finish the full six hours in one day or across multiple sessions with no daily cap enforced.
Drive to DPS Office The Colorado, Texas DPS Driver License Office in Mitchell County is the local stop for your driving skills test.

What You Actually Spend

The course fee covers everything you need to satisfy the TDLR requirement and get your ADE-1317 certificate.

Method
Realistic Total Cost
Online Course Fee One payment of $38.00 covers the full course, the final exam, and the ADE-1317 certificate.
DPS License Fees Texas DPS charges separate fees for the license application and driving skills test, paid directly at the office.

Pick Up Where You Left Off

The course saves your progress server-side after every section. Log in from a laptop at home on FM 2836 or from a tablet at a coffee shop in Colorado, Texas, and the course picks up exactly where you stopped. No re-reading completed sections. No lost quiz credit.

  • Any Device

    Access the course from a phone, tablet, or desktop without reinstalling or re-registering each time.

  • Auto-Saved Progress

    Server-side saving means a lost connection or closed browser tab does not erase completed section work.

  • Return Reminders

    Get notified to return and finish the course so you do not lose momentum between sessions.

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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 it delivers meets the requirements of Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 84 and produces the ADE-1317 certificate accepted at Texas DPS Driver License Offices statewide.

  • TDLR approved Texas provider
  • Meets Title 16 Chapter 84 standards
  • Issues official ADE-1317 certificate
  • Accepted at all Texas DPS offices
  • Current TDLR guidelines compliant

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TrafficSchool.net also offers Texas defensive driving courses for ticket dismissal and insurance discount purposes.

Questions About the Course in Colorado, Texas

Who is required to take this course in Texas?

Anyone applying for their 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, specifically Section 84.503, which governs adult driver education enrollment. Adults 25 and older are not required to take it, but completing the course lets them skip the in-person DPS Class C written knowledge test. If you live in Mitchell County and are in either group, the course is your first move before you book anything at the Colorado area DPS Driver License Office.

Does passing the course exam mean I skip the written test at the DPS?

Yes. The 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. The exam is 30 multiple-choice questions split between road signs and road rules. Pass it at the required score and you bring the ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion to the DPS instead of sitting for the written test there. The in-person driving skills test at the DPS is a separate requirement and still happens at the office. Passing the course exam does not replace that. Plan to schedule your road test at the Colorado area DPS Driver License Office after you have your certificate.

How long does the course take to finish?

The Texas Adult Driver Education Course requires 6 hours of TDLR approved instruction to meet the state mandate under Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 84. There is no daily hour cap, so you can finish the entire course in one sitting or break it across multiple sessions over several days. Progress saves server-side after each section, so logging out does not cost you completed work. Most people in Colorado, Texas who commit a full afternoon and evening to it finish in one day. The final exam is the last step, and passing it at 70% is what triggers the ADE-1317 certificate. Start when you have a clear block of time and you can be done fast.

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 under TDLR rules when you pass the Texas Adult Driver Education Course final exam. It is the document the Texas DPS requires to verify you completed the state-mandated adult driver education requirement. You bring it to the Texas DPS Driver License Office when you apply for your first Texas license. The Colorado area DPS office serving Mitchell County residents handles both the license application and the driving skills test. Without the ADE-1317 in hand, the DPS will not process a first-time application for anyone in the 18 to 24 age group. Download or print it as soon as you pass and keep it with your other application documents.

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 and Section 84.503. The adult course is classroom instruction only, delivered through text and image based lessons with quizzes and a final exam. The in-person driving skills test at the Texas DPS is still required and is a separate step from the course itself. Once you have your ADE-1317 certificate, contact the Colorado area DPS Driver License Office in Mitchell County to schedule your road test and complete the licensing process.

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 test at the DPS office. For someone in Colorado, Texas who has never held a Texas license, that means one fewer step at the Mitchell County area DPS Driver License Office. The DPS written knowledge test covers the same Texas road signs and traffic law material the course teaches, so taking the course and passing the exam accomplishes both goals at once. TDLR approved the course under Title 16 Chapter 84 to serve exactly this situation. It is a practical trade-off worth making.

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