Get Your First Texas License Starting Right Here in Edwards

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 license. Adults 25 and older can take it to skip the in-person DPS written knowledge test entirely. Either way, you walk into the Rocksprings DPS office with the certificate already in hand.

  • State Approved: Regulated by TDLR under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. Meets current Texas DPS requirements.
  • Self-Paced: No daily hour cap. Finish in one sitting or spread sessions across multiple days without losing your progress.
  • ADE-1317 Certificate: Pass the final exam and you get the ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion the DPS requires at your license appointment.
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Create your account and enroll in the Texas Adult Driver Education Course through TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, a TDLR approved provider. Edwards sits in Kimble County, and this course is valid statewide for any Texas first-time license applicant who meets the age eligibility under Section 84.503.

Complete the Course

Work through text and image based interactive lessons covering Texas road signs, traffic laws, and alcohol and drug material. Quizzes fall between sections. Your progress saves automatically after each section, so closing the browser mid-lesson does not cost you anything when you return.

Pass the Exam and Get Certified

The final exam is 30 multiple-choice questions across road signs and road rules. Hit 70% and the course logs 6 hours of TDLR approved instruction. Your ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion comes to you digitally. Bring it to the DPS when you apply for your license.

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Every Day Without This Finished Is a Day Without a License

For anyone 18 to 24 in Edwards, the Texas Adult Driver Education Course is not optional. The DPS will not process your first license application without it. For adults 25 and older, finishing the course means skipping the written knowledge test at the Rocksprings DPS office entirely. The sooner you complete the course, the sooner you are standing in that office ready for the driving skills test and nothing else.

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TDLR Approved and Built for Texas Adults

TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, is a TDLR approved Texas driver education provider. The Texas Adult Driver Education Course meets all current TDLR guidelines under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. What you complete here counts at the DPS.

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

This course satisfies the state mandated adult driver education requirement under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, Section 84.503. Valid for first-time Texas license applicants statewide.

Access Any Device

Log in from any computer, tablet, or phone. Progress saves server-side after each section. Pick up exactly where you left off, no matter how many sessions it takes you.

One Flat Price

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

Online Course

Complete the Texas Adult Driver Education Course on your own schedule without driving anywhere. Edwards is rural and the nearest DPS office is a real trip.

No Commute Required

Rocksprings DPS is roughly 30 miles from Edwards. Save that drive for the skills test.

Progress Auto-Saved

Server-side saving means no lost progress if you close the browser or lose connection.

Exam Included

The built-in final exam substitutes for the DPS Class C written knowledge test entirely.

In-Person Classroom

Traditional classroom driver education requires scheduled sessions at a physical location, which adds travel time for Edwards residents in Kimble County.

Fixed Class Schedule

You attend on the school's timetable, not yours. Rescheduling is rarely simple.

Travel to Class

No driver education classroom sits in Edwards. Expect a round trip each session.

Same DPS Steps After

You still need the ADE-1317 certificate and the driving skills test at the DPS regardless.

How Long Does This Actually Take?

The course is self-paced with no daily hour cap. Here is what that means in practice for an Edwards resident.

Method
Estimated Time to Certificate
Online Course Finish the full state mandated 6 hours in one day or split across multiple sessions with no cap on daily progress.
In-Person Classroom Classroom schedules are set by the provider. Add round-trip drive time from Edwards to wherever the class is held.

What You Pay Versus What You Get

The online course is a flat fee. In-person options in rural Kimble County typically cost more once you factor in travel.

Method
Realistic Total Cost
Online Course One flat $38.00 covers the full Texas Adult Driver Education Course and your ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion.
In-Person Classroom Classroom tuition varies by provider and does not include fuel costs for repeated trips out of Edwards.

Start the Course From Wherever You Are

Edwards does not have a lot of options for in-person driver education. That is just the reality of living in Kimble County. This course runs on any device with a browser. Log in from home, the ranch, or anywhere you have a signal. Your progress holds between sessions.

  • Any Device

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

  • Saved Progress

    Every completed section saves automatically to the server. Log back in and pick up exactly where you stopped.

  • Your Schedule

    No daily hour cap means you can push through the full course in one session or return across multiple days.

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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 TDLR guidelines under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, and is accepted by the Texas DPS for first-time adult license applicants statewide.

  • TDLR approved Texas driver education provider
  • Meets Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 84
  • ADE-1317 Certificate issued on course completion
  • Accepted at Texas DPS Driver License Offices statewide
  • Course regulated under TDLR Section 84.503

Need a Different Texas Driver Education Course?

This page covers the first-time adult license course only. Other Texas driver education needs have their own approved courses.

Questions About the Texas Adult Driver Education Course

Who is required to take this course in Texas?

Texas law requires anyone between 18 and 24 years old applying for their 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 it, but many choose to because completing the course lets them skip the in-person DPS written knowledge test. Both groups end up at the same place: the Rocksprings DPS Driver License Office, which serves Edwards residents in Kimble County, with their ADE-1317 certificate ready to hand over. Enroll based on which group applies to you.

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 under current Texas DPS requirements. You do not retake a written test in person at the Rocksprings DPS office. The final exam is 30 multiple-choice questions split between road signs and road rules, and you need to hit 70% to pass. That score is what triggers your ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion. What the course does not replace is the driving skills test. That in-person road test still happens at the DPS and is a separate step entirely. Finish the course, get your certificate, then schedule your driving skills test.

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 minimum under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. The course is self-paced with no daily hour cap, so you can work through all of it in a single day or spread it across multiple sessions over several days. Your progress saves automatically after each section, so logging out does not cost you anything. For Edwards residents in Kimble County who have limited local options for in-person classes, the ability to work through this on your own schedule from home is a real advantage. Start when you are ready and go at whatever pace fits your day.

What is the ADE-1317 certificate and what do I do with it?

The ADE-1317 is the Certificate of Completion the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation requires a TDLR approved provider to issue when you finish the Texas Adult Driver Education Course. It is the document that proves to the DPS you completed the required adult driver education under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. You receive it digitally after passing the course final exam. Bring it to the Texas DPS Driver License Office when you apply for your first license. For Edwards residents, that means the Rocksprings DPS office, which is approximately 30 miles from Edwards in Kimble County. Do not show up to that appointment without it. The DPS will not process your application without the certificate in hand.

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 adult enrollment under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, Section 84.503. The adult course is the classroom instruction component only. The in-person driving skills test at the DPS is still required before the DPS issues your license, but that is a DPS step, not a course requirement. You schedule the driving skills test separately at the Rocksprings DPS Driver License Office after you have your ADE-1317 certificate. Practice driving on your own before that appointment. Knowing the roads around Edwards and Kimble County helps.

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 office. That is one less step at the Rocksprings DPS Driver License Office, which is about 30 miles from Edwards. The course covers the same material the DPS written test pulls from: Texas road signs, traffic laws, and rules of the road. Studying it seriously and passing the built-in exam at 70% means you walk into the DPS with your ADE-1317 certificate and go straight to scheduling your driving skills test. That is the practical reason most adults 25 and older enroll.

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