Get Your First Texas License Starting Right Here in Dumas

This is the Texas Adult Driver Education Course, the state-mandated 6-hour program regulated by TDLR under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. Ages 18 to 24 must finish it before applying for a first Texas license. Adults 25 and older can take it to skip the DPS written knowledge test entirely. Either way, you walk into the Moore County area DPS office already done with the written portion.

  • TDLR Approved: Course meets current Texas DPS requirements and is approved under TDLR guidelines for adult driver education.
  • Self-Paced Access: No daily hour cap. Finish in one sitting or log back in across multiple sessions whenever your schedule allows.
  • ADE-1317 Certificate: Pass the final exam and you receive the official ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion the DPS requires at application.
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Create your account and begin the Texas Adult Driver Education Course through TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, a TDLR approved Texas driver education provider. Your progress saves automatically after each section, so you can stop and pick back up without losing anything.

Work Through the Six Hours

The course covers Texas road signs, traffic laws, and alcohol and drug material through text-based interactive lessons with quizzes between sections. No live video streaming. No enforced timers. Work through the material at whatever pace keeps it sticking, because the final exam tests all of it.

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 better and the course issues your ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion. That certificate substitutes for the DPS Class C written knowledge test, so your next stop is the driving skills test.

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Every Day Waiting Is a Day Without Your License

For anyone between 18 and 24 in Moore County, the Texas Adult Driver Education Course is not optional. You cannot submit a first-time Texas license application without finishing it first. For adults 25 and older, finishing the course now means you skip the in-person written test at the DPS office entirely. The sooner the course is done, the sooner you are standing in that Dumas area DPS office ready for the driving skills test.

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Built on Texas Rules, Not Generic Content

TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, delivers this course under current TDLR guidelines and Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. The material covers what Texas actually tests. The certificate the course produces is the ADE-1317, the exact document the DPS requires.

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

Every lesson meets TDLR standards under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. The course covers what the DPS Class C written knowledge test actually pulls from.

Access From Anywhere

Log in from any device with a browser. Progress saves server-side after each section, so switching devices between sessions does not cost you any completed work.

One Flat Price

The full Texas Adult Driver Education Course is $38.00. No hidden fees added at checkout. That covers the complete course and your ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion.

Online Course

Complete the Texas Adult Driver Education Course on your own schedule without driving to a classroom in Amarillo or beyond.

No Classroom Commute

Skip the drive down US-87 to find an in-person class location.

Self-Paced Sessions

No daily cap. Finish in one day or split across several sessions.

Instant Certificate

ADE-1317 issued digitally the moment you pass the final exam.

In-Person Classroom

Traditional classroom driver education requires finding a licensed school, scheduled class times, and travel outside Dumas.

Fixed Class Schedule

You attend on the school's timetable, not your own.

Travel Required

No licensed adult driver ed classroom operates inside Dumas city limits.

Same Certificate Result

Both formats produce the ADE-1317, but the path is longer in person.

How Long Does Each Path Actually Take

Time from enrollment to walking into the Moore County area DPS office ready for your driving skills test.

Method
Estimated Time to Certificate
Online Course Finish the 6 required hours on your own schedule, pass the exam, and receive your ADE-1317 the same day.
In-Person Classroom Wait for a scheduled class, travel outside Dumas, and complete the same 6 hours across fixed session dates.

What Each Option Costs You

Price comparison for completing the Texas Adult Driver Education Course requirement in Moore County.

Method
Realistic Total Cost
Online Course $38.00 flat through TrafficSchool.net covers the full course and your ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion.
In-Person Classroom Classroom fees vary by school and do not include fuel costs for driving to a location outside Dumas.

Pick Up Where You Left Off

The course runs in any modern browser on a phone, tablet, or laptop. Progress saves server-side after every section. Someone working a shift at one of the feedlots north of Dumas can log in at home that evening and continue exactly where they stopped without losing a minute of completed work.

  • Any Device

    Phone, tablet, or desktop browser all work. No app download required to access the course.

  • Auto-Saved Progress

    Server-side saves happen after each section. Log out and return without repeating completed material.

  • Pick Your Schedule

    No daily hour cap means you set the pace. One long session or several short ones both count equally.

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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 requirements under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, and produces the ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion the DPS accepts.

  • TDLR approved Texas driver education provider
  • Issues official ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion
  • Regulated under Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 84
  • Meets current Texas DPS license application requirements
  • Course content aligned with DPS Class C written knowledge test

Already Licensed and Need Something Else

This course covers first-time adult licensing only. Ticket dismissal and insurance reduction are separate programs.

Questions About the Texas Adult Driver Education Course

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

Anyone applying for a first Texas driver license between the ages of 18 and 24 is required to complete this course before the DPS will process their application. That requirement comes directly from Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, Section 84.503, which governs adult driver education enrollment in Texas. Adults who are 25 or older are not required to take it, but completing the course lets them skip the in-person DPS Class C written knowledge test entirely. For Moore County residents in either group, finishing the course online means you arrive at the Dumas area DPS office with one less test standing between you and your license. Enroll through TrafficSchool.net to get started under your correct age category.

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

The 30-question final exam built into this course is accepted by Texas DPS in place of the Class C written knowledge test you would otherwise take in person at the office. Under current TDLR guidelines and Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, an approved adult driver education course with a passing final exam satisfies the written knowledge requirement. The exam covers road signs and road rules, the same material the DPS tests. Pass at the required score and you receive the ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion, which you bring to the DPS when you apply. The in-person driving skills test at the DPS is still required and separate. The Dumas area DPS office handles that portion after you present your certificate.

How long does the course take and can it be finished 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 it in a single sitting is possible if your schedule allows. Progress saves automatically server-side after each section, so spreading the work across multiple days is equally valid. Some people in Dumas knock it out on a day off. Others work through a section or two each evening after their shift. Either approach counts the same toward your completion. The final exam becomes available once all required instructional content is finished, and passing it at the required score closes out the course.

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 adult driver education provider once you pass the course final exam. It is the document Texas DPS requires when you apply for a first-time driver license, as specified under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. Without it, a first-time applicant between 18 and 24 cannot complete the license application. Adults 25 and older who took the course by choice present it to skip the in-person written knowledge test. TrafficSchool.net issues the ADE-1317 digitally after you pass. Bring it with you to the Dumas area DPS Driver License Office along with your other required application documents. The DPS office is located in Amarillo, roughly 45 miles south of Dumas on US-87.

Do adults taking this course need to log behind-the-wheel practice hours?

Adults taking the Texas Adult Driver Education Course are not required to log behind-the-wheel practice hours as part of this program. That requirement applies to the teen driver education track, not the adult course governed by Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, Section 84.503. The adult course focuses entirely on the knowledge component, which is the 6 hours of instructional content and the 30-question final exam. The in-person driving skills test at the DPS is still required and is a separate step after you receive your ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion. Practicing your driving before that test is your own call. The Amarillo DPS Driver License Office, about 45 miles from Dumas on US-87, is where Moore County residents typically schedule and take the driving skills test.

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

The practical reason is simple. Completing the Texas Adult Driver Education Course lets adults 25 and older skip the in-person DPS Class C written knowledge test entirely, as permitted under current TDLR guidelines and Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. For someone in Moore County, that means one fewer trip down US-87 to the Amarillo DPS Driver License Office. The DPS written test covers the same road signs and traffic law material this course teaches, so studying through the course and passing the built-in 30-question final exam accomplishes the same thing as passing the test in person, without the wait at the office. Adults who have been driving in other states and are converting to a Texas license sometimes find this route faster than scheduling a separate written test appointment.

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