Get Your First Texas License Starting Right Here in Garden City

The Texas Adult Driver Education Course is the state-required step for first-time license applicants ages 18 to 24 in Glasscock County and across Texas. Adults 25 and older can take it to skip the in-person DPS written knowledge test entirely. Six hours of TDLR-approved instruction, one built-in final exam, and you walk into the DPS office ready to drive.

  • TDLR Approved: Meets current Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation requirements under Title 16, Chapter 84.
  • Self-Paced Course: No daily hour cap. Finish in one sitting or log in and out across multiple sessions at your convenience.
  • ADE-1317 Certificate: Pass the final exam and receive your digital ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion to bring to the DPS office.
OPEN AN ACCOUNT
Course Requirement
Approved
Adult 4-hour Abbreviated Course
Processing Time
Instant
Hidden Fees
$0.00
Eligibility Check
--

Total one-time price

$38.00
Includes instant email certificate delivery.
Start Course
Secure 256-bit SSL Encrypted Payment

Three Steps and You're Done

Enroll Online

Create your account and enroll in 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 never lose your place between sessions.

Complete the Course

Work through text and image-based interactive lessons covering Texas road signs, traffic laws, and alcohol and drug material. Section quizzes check your understanding as you go. No live video streaming, no enforced timers. Adults taking this course are not required to log any behind-the-wheel practice hours.

Pass the Exam and Get Your Certificate

Finish 6 hours of TDLR-approved instruction and pass the 30-question final exam at 70% or better. That exam substitutes for the DPS Class C written knowledge test. Your digital ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion is issued immediately so you can head to the DPS office for your driving skills test.

Get Started Today

You Cannot Apply for a Texas License Without This

For anyone ages 18 to 24 in Glasscock County, the Texas Adult Driver Education Course is a hard requirement before the DPS will process your first license application. The sooner you finish the course and pass the built-in written exam, the sooner you can book your driving skills test at the nearest DPS Driver License Office and get your license in hand.

Get Started

Approved Under Texas State Law

This course is regulated under the Texas Administrative Code, Title 16, Chapter 84, with adult enrollment governed by Section 84.503. TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, holds active TDLR approval to deliver this course to Texas residents, including those in Glasscock County.

Last updated: Content reviewed and updated to reflect current Texas DPS requirements and the latest TDLR guidelines.
State-Required Coverage

Every lesson meets TDLR standards for the Texas Adult Driver Education Course, covering road signs, traffic laws, and the alcohol and drug content required under Title 16, Chapter 84.

Access on Any Device

Log in from any computer, tablet, or phone. Your progress saves server-side after each section so you can pick up exactly where you left off without repeating completed material.

One Flat Price

The full Texas Adult Driver Education Course costs $38.00. No hidden fees, no upsells required to get your ADE-1317 certificate after you pass the final exam.

Online Course

Complete the required 6 hours on your own schedule from Glasscock County without driving to a classroom location. Your ADE-1317 certificate arrives digitally the same day you pass.

No Classroom Commute

Skip the drive to a physical location and work through lessons from anywhere with internet access.

Self-Paced Schedule

No daily hour cap means you can finish in one day or spread sessions across multiple days.

Instant Certificate

Your digital ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion is issued as soon as you pass the final exam.

In-Person Classroom

Traditional classroom driver education requires travel to a licensed facility, fixed class times, and waiting for a paper certificate to be processed and mailed or picked up.

Fixed Class Schedule

You attend on the provider's timetable, not your own, which limits scheduling options in rural areas.

Travel Required

Glasscock County has no local classroom provider, so you would need to drive to a neighboring city.

Delayed Certificate

Paper certificates often require processing time before you can take them to the DPS office.

How Long Does This Actually Take?

Here is what the time commitment looks like compared to the traditional path for a Garden City resident.

Method
Estimated Time to Certificate
Online Course Six hours of instruction completed on your own schedule, in one day or across multiple sessions, with no daily cap limiting how much you finish at once.
In-Person Classroom Fixed class sessions at a facility outside Glasscock County, plus drive time each way, adding hours of travel on top of the required instruction time.

What You Pay Compared to Other Options

Cost matters when you are just getting started. Here is how the online course stacks up for Garden City residents.

Method
Realistic Total Cost
Online Course via TrafficSchool.net $38.00 covers the full Texas Adult Driver Education Course, your final exam, and your digital ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion with no add-on charges.
In-Person Classroom Classroom providers typically charge more than the online rate, and you add fuel costs driving out of Glasscock County to reach a licensed facility.

Finish the Course From Anywhere

Garden City is a long way from most things, and that includes driver education classrooms. The course runs on any device with a browser. Log in from home, a ranch, or anywhere you have a signal. Your progress saves automatically after every section so a lost connection does not cost you completed work.

  • Any Device

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

  • Auto-Saved Progress

    Server-side saving after each section means you never restart completed material when you log back in.

  • Log In Anytime

    No session timers forcing you off. Return to the course whenever your schedule allows and pick up where you stopped.

4.8 / 5 on Trustpilot from 842 reviews

Read more reviews on Trustpilot

About Your Course Provider

TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com

TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, is a TDLR-approved Texas driver education provider delivering the Texas Adult Driver Education Course to residents across the state, including Glasscock County. Course content meets current Texas DPS requirements and is maintained in accordance with the latest TDLR guidelines under Title 16, Chapter 84.

  • TDLR-approved Texas driver education provider
  • Compliant with Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84
  • Issues official ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion
  • Serves all Texas counties including Glasscock County
  • Course content current with latest TDLR guidelines

Already Licensed? Other Courses Available Here

TrafficSchool.net also offers Texas defensive driving courses for eligible drivers handling a ticket or insurance discount.

Questions About the Texas Adult Driver Education Course

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 the 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 the course but may choose to complete it, which allows them to skip the in-person DPS Class C written knowledge test. For Glasscock County residents, that means less time at the Big Spring or Midland DPS Driver License Office. Enroll through TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, a TDLR-approved provider, to get started.

Does passing the course 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. Pass the final exam at the required score and you bring your ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion to the DPS instead of sitting for a separate written test at the counter. This applies to both the required 18 to 24 group and adults 25 and older who take the course by choice. The in-person driving skills test at the DPS is a separate requirement and is still required for all first-time license applicants. For Garden City residents, the nearest DPS office handling road tests is in Big Spring or Midland.

How long does the course take to finish?

The Texas Adult Driver Education Course requires 6 hours of TDLR-approved instruction, as mandated under the Texas Administrative Code, Title 16, Chapter 84. There is no daily hour cap, so you can complete all six hours in a single sitting or log in and out across multiple sessions over several days. Progress saves automatically after each section on the server side, so you never lose completed work between logins. For someone in Garden City juggling work or ranch hours, that kind of schedule control matters. The final exam must be passed at 70% or better to complete the course and receive your ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion. Start when you are ready and finish on your own timeline.

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 to students who finish the Texas Adult Driver Education Course and pass the final exam. TDLR requires this specific certificate format under the Texas Administrative Code, Title 16, Chapter 84. You receive it digitally through TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, immediately after passing the exam. Bring it to the DPS Driver License Office when you apply for your first Texas license. The nearest DPS Driver License Office serving Garden City residents in Glasscock County is located in Big Spring, approximately 60 miles east on US-87, or in Midland, roughly 65 miles to the west. Have the certificate ready along with your other required DPS 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 any behind-the-wheel practice hours as part of this course. That requirement applies to the teen driver education program, not the adult course governed by Section 84.503 of the Texas Administrative Code, Title 16, Chapter 84. The adult course covers the knowledge side of licensing through six hours of instruction and a final exam. The in-person driving skills test at the DPS is still required and is administered separately at the DPS Driver License Office, not through this course. For Garden City residents in Glasscock County, that skills test takes place at the Big Spring or Midland DPS location. No driving log is needed before you enroll or complete the online course.

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 applying for their first Texas license can present an ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion from a TDLR-approved course like this one instead of taking the written test at the DPS counter. For someone in Garden City, that means one fewer reason to make the roughly 60-mile drive to Big Spring or the 65-mile drive to Midland. The course also covers Texas-specific traffic laws and road signs that are genuinely tested on the DPS exam, so working through the material under Section 84.503 of the Texas Administrative Code, Title 16, Chapter 84 gives you real preparation. Enroll through TrafficSchool.net when you are ready to move forward.

See where Traffic School works