Get Your First Texas License Starting Right Here in Garland

This is the Texas Adult Driver Education Course, the state-mandated 6-hour course required for first-time license applicants ages 18 to 24, and available to anyone 25 or older who wants to skip the in-person DPS written knowledge test. Pass the built-in final exam, get your ADE-1317 certificate, and walk into the Garland area DPS office ready for your driving skills test.

  • TDLR Approved: Course meets current Texas DPS requirements under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84.
  • Self-Paced Format: No daily hour cap. Finish in one sitting or log back in across multiple sessions whenever you are ready.
  • ADE-1317 Certificate: Your digital Certificate of Completion goes straight to the DPS when you apply for your Texas license.
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Sign up 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 every section, so you can log out and pick back up without losing anything.

Work Through the Course

The course runs through text and image based interactive lessons covering Texas road signs, traffic laws, and alcohol and drug material. Short quizzes between sections keep you engaged with the content. No live video streams, no scheduled sessions. You move through it on your own timeline.

Pass the Exam and Get Certified

The final exam is 30 multiple-choice questions covering road signs and road rules. You need a 70% to pass. That score satisfies the DPS Class C written knowledge test requirement. Passing it earns your ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion, which you bring to the DPS office. The course totals 6 hours of TDLR approved instruction.

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You Cannot Apply for Your License Until This Is Done

For anyone between 18 and 24, Texas law blocks your license application until you finish this course. Every day you wait is another day you are not licensed. Finishing the course and passing the built-in written exam gets you to the Garland area DPS Driver License Office ready for your driving skills test, which is the last step between you and your Texas license.

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Approved by the State, Built for Texas Adults

TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, is a TDLR approved Texas driver education provider. This course meets the requirements set under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, as of the latest TDLR guidelines. The ADE-1317 certificate it produces is the document the DPS accepts at the license application window.

Last updated: 2025
State Approved Content

Every lesson aligns with current TDLR standards. The certificate you earn is the ADE-1317, which the Texas DPS requires when you apply for your first Class C license.

Access Any Device

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

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 Texas Adult Driver Education Course on your schedule with no commute, no classroom seat, and no waiting for the next session to open up in Dallas County.

No Classroom Commute

Skip the drive across Dallas County and work through all six hours from wherever you are.

Progress Auto-Saved

Server-side saving means you never lose completed sections if you close the browser.

Written Test Built In

Pass the final exam here and you do not retake the written knowledge test at the DPS office.

Certificate Delivered Digitally

Your ADE-1317 arrives after you pass, ready to bring to your DPS appointment.

In-Person Classroom

Traditional classroom driver education in the Garland and Dallas County area requires scheduled sessions, fixed locations, and a separate DPS written test appointment afterward.

Fixed Class Schedule

You attend on the provider's timetable, not yours, which limits when you can finish.

Travel Required

Getting to a licensed classroom location in Dallas County adds time before you even start.

Separate Written Test

Classroom courses may still require a separate DPS written knowledge test visit.

Paper Certificate Handling

Physical certificates require you to keep track of paperwork before your DPS appointment.

How Long Does Getting Licensed Actually Take?

The course is the part you control. Here is how the online path compares to the in-person classroom route for Garland residents.

Method
Estimated Time to Certificate
Online Course Finish the six hours on your own schedule with no commute, then head to the Garland area DPS office for your driving skills test.
In-Person Classroom Attend scheduled sessions at a Dallas County location, then schedule a separate DPS written test before your driving skills test appointment.

What You Pay to Get Your First Texas License

The course fee is one part of your total licensing cost. Here is how the two paths compare for a Garland resident.

Method
Realistic Total Cost
Online Course Course enrollment costs $38.00 through TrafficSchool.net, plus the standard Texas DPS license application fee paid at the office.
In-Person Classroom Classroom provider fees in the Dallas County area typically run higher than $38.00, plus DPS fees and potential travel costs.

Pick It Up Wherever You Left Off

The course works on any device with a browser. A lot of people in Garland knock out sections during lunch or in the evening at home. No app download required. Your account holds your place automatically, so jumping between your phone and a laptop does not reset anything you already finished.

  • Any Device

    Phone, tablet, or laptop all work. The course runs in your browser without requiring any additional software.

  • Auto-Saved Progress

    Every completed section saves to the server immediately. Log out and come back without losing your place.

  • No Session Locks

    No enforced timers or mandatory breaks. Work through the material at whatever pace keeps you focused.

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About Your 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 of Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, and produces the ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion the DPS requires for first-time license applicants in Dallas County and across Texas.

  • TDLR approved Texas provider
  • Issues official ADE-1317 certificate
  • Meets Title 16 Chapter 84 standards
  • Accepted at Texas DPS offices statewide
  • Operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com

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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 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 completing the course lets them skip the in-person DPS Class C written knowledge test. Both groups end up at the same place: the Garland area DPS Driver License Office with an ADE-1317 certificate in hand, ready for the driving skills test. If you are in the 18 to 24 range, enroll now so your application is not held up.

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

Yes. The 30-question final exam built into this course substitutes for the DPS Class C written knowledge test, as recognized under current Texas DPS requirements and the TDLR approved course framework in Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. The exam covers road signs and road rules in multiple-choice format. Pass it at the required score and you do not sit for a separate written test at the DPS office. The in-person driving skills test at the DPS is still required and is a separate step. Once you have your ADE-1317 certificate, schedule your driving skills test at the Garland area DPS Driver License Office on Walnut Street and go in ready to drive.

How long does the course take to finish?

The Texas Adult Driver Education Course totals 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 finish the entire course in one day or spread it across multiple sessions over several days. Progress saves automatically after each section, so logging out does not cost you any completed work. Most people find the road signs and alcohol and drug sections take the most focus. Garland residents who want to get to the DPS office on Walnut Street as fast as possible tend to block out a full day and knock it out in one run. Either approach works.

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 after you pass the course final exam. It is the document the Texas DPS requires when a first-time license applicant applies for a Class C license, per current Texas DPS requirements under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, issues your ADE-1317 digitally after you pass. Bring it to your appointment at the Garland area DPS Driver License Office, located on Walnut Street in Garland, along with your other required documents. The DPS office serves Dallas County residents and handles both license applications and driving skills tests. Do not show up without it.

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 the adult course governed by 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 and is administered separately at the Garland area DPS Driver License Office. You will need to demonstrate your driving ability during that test, so practicing on Dallas County roads before your appointment is a practical move even though no logged hours are mandated by the course itself.

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 and as recognized through the TDLR approved course framework in Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, adults 25 and older who complete this course and pass the final exam do not have to take the written knowledge test at the DPS office. That saves a trip to the Garland area DPS Driver License Office on Walnut Street just for the written portion. For someone who has been driving in another state or country and is applying for a first Texas license, working through the course material on Texas-specific road signs and traffic laws also helps avoid surprises on the driving skills test.

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