Get Your First Texas License Starting Right Here in Floyd County

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

  • TDLR Approved: Regulated under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, and approved by TDLR for Texas licensing.
  • Self-Paced Course: No daily hour cap. Finish in one sitting or log back in across multiple sessions whenever your schedule allows.
  • ADE-1317 Certificate: You receive the official ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion digitally after passing the required final exam.
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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 ground. No classroom drive to Floydada required.

Complete the 6 Hours

Work through text and image-based interactive lessons covering Texas road signs, traffic laws, and alcohol and drug material. Section quizzes keep you sharp before you move on. There is no daily hour cap, so you can push through the full course in one day or spread it across several sessions at your own schedule.

Pass the Exam and Get Your Certificate

The 30-question final exam covers road signs and road rules and must be passed at 70% to complete the 6 hours course. Passing it substitutes for the DPS Class C written knowledge test. You get the ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion digitally and bring it to the DPS when you apply for your license.

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You Cannot Apply for Your License Without This

Under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, Section 84.503, first-time applicants ages 18 to 24 must finish this course before the DPS will process a license application. Every day you wait is another day you are not licensed. Finish the course, pass the final exam, and get to the Floydada area DPS office for your driving skills test. The road does not wait.

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Approved for Texas, Built for Floyd County Adults

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 and the latest TDLR guidelines under Title 16, Chapter 84. The ADE-1317 certificate you earn here is exactly what the DPS accepts.

Last updated: Content reviewed and current as of latest TDLR guidelines.
State Approved

TDLR approved under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. The ADE-1317 certificate meets current Texas DPS requirements for first-time adult license applicants statewide, including Floyd County.

Any Device, Anywhere

Work through the course on a laptop, desktop, or tablet. No software to install. Progress saves server-side after each section so you never lose completed work between sessions.

One Flat Price

Pay $38.00 for the full Texas Adult Driver Education Course. No hidden fees added at checkout. That covers all 6 hours of TDLR approved instruction and your ADE-1317 certificate.

Online Course

Complete the Texas Adult Driver Education Course from Floyd County without driving to a classroom. No scheduling conflicts, no commute to Floydada or beyond.

Self-Paced Schedule

No daily hour cap. Finish in one day or across multiple sessions on your own timeline.

In-Person Classroom

Traditional classroom courses require you to find a provider, schedule set class times, and commute. Floyd County has limited local options for in-person adult driver education.

Fixed Class Schedule

You attend on the provider's timetable, not yours. Missing a session can set back your progress.

How Long Does This Actually Take?

The state requires 6 hours. Here is how that plays out depending on how you approach it.

Method
Estimated Time to Certificate
Online Course Six hours of TDLR approved instruction with no daily cap. Finish in one day or log back in across multiple sessions until complete.
In-Person Classroom Requires scheduling around a provider's fixed class times and commuting from Floyd County, adding hours to your total time investment.

What You Pay Compared to Other Options

Cost matters when you are just trying to get your first Texas license and move on.

Method
Realistic Total Cost
Online Course $38.00 covers the full Texas Adult Driver Education Course, all 6 TDLR approved hours, and your ADE-1317 certificate.
In-Person Classroom Traditional classroom providers typically charge more and add fuel costs for the drive from Floyd County to a class location.

Pick Up Where You Left Off

The course saves your progress server-side after every section. Log in from your phone, tablet, or laptop and you are right back where you stopped. Living in Floyd County means you might be working around farm schedules or long drives. This course does not care when you log in.

  • Any Device

    Access the full Texas Adult Driver Education Course from any modern browser on any device you already own.

  • Auto-Saved Progress

    Server-side saving after each section means you never lose completed work, even if your connection drops mid-lesson.

  • Log In Anytime

    No session timers forcing you to stay logged in. Return to the course whenever your schedule opens up.

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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 Texas DPS requirements and is built under the rules of Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, governing adult driver education in Texas.

  • TDLR approved Texas driver education provider
  • Meets Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 84
  • ADE-1317 certificate issued on completion
  • Accepted by Texas DPS statewide
  • Adult enrollment governed by Section 84.503

Already Licensed? Check Your Other Course Options

This course is for first-time Texas license applicants only. Other situations call for different courses.

Questions About the Course and Getting Licensed in Floyd County

Who is required to take this course in Texas?

Under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, Section 84.503, any first-time Texas driver license applicant between the ages of 18 and 24 must complete the Texas Adult Driver Education Course before the DPS will process their application. That requirement applies whether you live in Floyd County or anywhere else in Texas. Adults 25 and older are not required to take it, but completing the course lets them skip the in-person written knowledge test at the DPS. Both groups receive the ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion after passing the final exam. If you are in that 18 to 24 range and have not started yet, enroll now through TrafficSchool.net to get moving toward your license.

Does passing the course final exam mean I skip the written test at the 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. Passing the final at the required score means you do not sit for a separate written test when you walk into the DPS office. The driving skills test is a separate requirement and still happens in person at the DPS. For Floyd County residents, the nearest DPS Driver License Office handling road tests is in Floydada. Bring your ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion to that appointment and you will already have the written portion handled.

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 a single day or spread it across multiple sessions over time. Progress saves automatically server-side after each section, so logging out does not cost you completed work. For someone in Floyd County balancing work or other obligations, that kind of schedule control matters. The final exam must be passed at 70% to complete the course and receive your ADE-1317 certificate. Start when you are ready and go at whatever pace fits your week.

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 Texas driver education provider when you finish the Texas Adult Driver Education Course. Under current Texas DPS requirements, this certificate is one of the documents you bring to the DPS Driver License Office when applying for your first Texas license. You receive it digitally after passing the course final exam. For Floyd County residents, the DPS office in Floydada is the closest location handling license applications and driving skills tests, roughly within Floyd County itself. Print the certificate or have it accessible on your device when you go. The DPS will not process your application without it if you are in the 18 to 24 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, not to adult applicants. Under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, the adult course focuses on the 6 hours of classroom instruction and the final exam. The in-person driving skills test at the DPS is still required and is a separate step you schedule directly with the DPS after you have your ADE-1317 certificate in hand. Floyd County residents schedule that driving skills test at the Floydada area DPS Driver License Office. The course itself has no driving log component for adults.

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

Adults 25 and older applying for their first Texas license are not required to complete the Texas Adult Driver Education Course under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, Section 84.503. But completing it means they skip the in-person written knowledge test at the DPS entirely. The course final exam substitutes for that test under current Texas DPS requirements. For someone in Floyd County who has never held a Texas license and does not want to study independently and then sit for a separate written exam at the Floydada DPS office, taking the course is a practical choice. You cover the material in a structured way, pass the built-in exam, get the ADE-1317 certificate, and show up at the DPS ready for the driving skills test only.

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