Get Your First Texas License Starting Right Here in Farwell

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 Texas license. Ages 25 and older can take it to skip the in-person DPS written knowledge test entirely. Pass the built-in final exam, get your ADE-1317 certificate, and walk into the Farwell area DPS office ready for your driving skills test.

  • TDLR Approved: Course meets current Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation standards under Title 16, Chapter 84.
  • Self-Paced: No daily hour cap. Finish in one sitting or log back in across multiple sessions whenever you are ready.
  • ADE-1317 Certificate: Your digital completion certificate is issued the moment you pass and goes straight to the DPS with you.
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Create your account and begin the Texas Adult Driver Education Course. The lessons cover road signs, traffic laws, and alcohol and drug awareness. Progress saves automatically after each section so you never lose your place between sessions.

Work Through the Course

Move through text and image based interactive lessons at whatever pace fits your schedule. No live streaming, no mandatory timers. Section quizzes check your understanding before you advance, which makes the final exam feel a lot less like a surprise.

Pass the Final and Get Certified

The 30-question final exam covers road signs and road rules and requires a 70% to pass. Completing 6 hours of TDLR approved instruction and passing that exam earns your ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion, which substitutes for the DPS Class C written knowledge test.

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Every Day Waiting Is a Day Without Your License

For anyone between 18 and 24 in Parmer County, this course is the required first step before the DPS will process your license application. The Farwell area DPS office handles the driving skills test, but they need your ADE-1317 certificate before any of that happens. Finish the course, pass the final, and get to that office ready to schedule your road test instead of still waiting on paperwork.

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Built on the Rules Texas Actually Requires

The Texas Adult Driver Education Course follows the Texas Administrative Code, Title 16, Chapter 84, with adult enrollment governed by Section 84.503. As of the latest TDLR guidelines, this course satisfies the state mandated education requirement for first-time adult license applicants in Texas.

Last updated: 2025
State Approved Content

Every lesson meets current TDLR requirements. The course covers exactly what Texas tests on: signs, laws, and safe driving behavior. Nothing extra, nothing missing.

Access Any Device

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

One Flat Price

Pay $38.00 and get full access to the complete Texas Adult Driver Education Course. No hidden fees added at checkout and no subscription required.

Online Course

Complete the Texas Adult Driver Education Course on your own schedule with no commute, no classroom seat, and no waiting for the next session to open.

No Daily Hour Cap

Finish in one day or spread sessions across multiple days with no enforced daily limit.

Built-In Written Test

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

Instant Certificate

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

In-Person Classroom

Traditional classroom driver education requires finding an available provider, fixed class times, and travel to a physical location outside Farwell.

Fixed Class Schedule

You attend on the provider's timetable, not yours, with no option to pause or resume.

Travel Required

No classroom driver education provider sits inside Farwell, so travel adds time and cost.

Same DPS Steps After

You still bring a completion certificate to the DPS and still take the driving skills test.

How Long Does Getting Licensed Actually Take

The course time is fixed by state requirement. What changes is how fast you move through it and how soon you get to the Farwell area DPS office.

Method
Estimated Time to Certificate
Online Course Complete the state mandated 6 hours on your own schedule, then head straight to DPS with your certificate.
In-Person Classroom Wait for an available class near Parmer County, attend on their schedule, then still complete the same DPS steps.

What You Actually Pay to Get Licensed

The course fee is one part of the total cost. Factor in what you spend getting to and from any provider that is not in Farwell.

Method
Realistic Total Cost
Online Course $38.00 total for the Texas Adult Driver Education Course with no travel costs added on top.
In-Person Classroom Classroom fees vary by provider, plus fuel and time driving out of Parmer County to attend.

Pick Up Where You Left Off

The course runs in your browser on any device. Log in from your phone sitting at home on US-60 side of town, switch to a laptop later, and your completed sections are exactly where you left them. No app download required and no progress lost between devices.

  • Any Device

    Phone, tablet, or laptop all work. The course runs in your browser without a separate app.

  • Auto-Saved Progress

    The server saves your completed sections automatically so logging out never costs you finished work.

  • Pick Your Sessions

    No daily cap means you decide when to study and how long each session runs.

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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 under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, and 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
  • Satisfies DPS written test requirement
  • Current TDLR guidelines followed

Need a Different Texas Driver Education Course

This course covers first-time adult licensing only. Other Texas driving needs have their own approved courses.

Questions About the Course and Getting Licensed in Farwell

Who is required to take this course in Texas?

Anyone applying for a first Texas driver license between the ages of 18 and 24 must complete the Texas Adult Driver Education Course before DPS will process the 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 it, but completing the course lets them skip the in-person DPS Class C written knowledge test, which is a real time saver for anyone who lives in Parmer County and has to drive out to a DPS office. If you fall in either group, enrolling now gets the paperwork moving.

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

Yes. The 30-question 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. Pass the final here and you do not retake a written test at the DPS office. The exam covers road signs and road rules in equal parts. What you still must do is pass the in-person driving skills test at the DPS. For Farwell residents in Parmer County, that means scheduling your road test at the nearest DPS Driver License Office that handles skills testing for this area. The written portion is handled before you ever walk in.

How long does the course 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. There is no daily hour cap, so you can complete the entire course in one sitting or split it across several days. Progress saves automatically after each section, so logging out between sessions does not cost you any completed work. For someone in Farwell juggling a job or other obligations, that matters. The practical answer is that most people finish in one or two focused sessions. Once you pass the final exam, the ADE-1317 certificate is issued and you are done with this step.

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 provider after you finish the Texas Adult Driver Education Course and pass the final exam. It is the document that proves to the Texas DPS you have completed the required adult driver education. Under current Texas DPS requirements, you bring this certificate when you apply for your first Texas driver license. The nearest DPS Driver License Office serving Farwell and Parmer County residents is in Clovis, New Mexico side or more commonly the Lubbock or Plainview Texas DPS offices, roughly 90 miles from Farwell. Bring the ADE-1317 along with your other required documents when you go.

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, which operates under different rules. For adults, the education requirement under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, and Section 84.503 is satisfied by completing the 6 hours of approved instruction and passing the course final exam. The in-person driving skills test at the DPS is still required and is separate from this course entirely. For Parmer County residents, plan for that road test at the nearest Texas DPS Driver License Office after your ADE-1317 certificate is in hand.

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 Farwell, the nearest Texas DPS Driver License Office is a significant drive, roughly 90 miles to Plainview or a comparable distance to Lubbock. Making that trip once for the driving skills test is unavoidable. Making it twice because you skipped the course is not. Section 84.503 of the Texas Administrative Code confirms this course satisfies the knowledge test requirement for that age group. One trip beats two.

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