Get Your First Texas License Starting Right Here in Harrison County

The Texas Adult Driver Education Course is the state-required 6-hour course for first-time license applicants ages 18 to 24. Adults 25 and older can take it too and skip the in-person DPS written knowledge test entirely. Pass the built-in final exam, get your ADE-1317 certificate, and walk into the Marshall DPS Driver License Office ready for your road test.

  • TDLR Approved: Approved and regulated by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation under Title 16, Chapter 84.
  • Self-Paced Course: No daily hour cap. Finish in one sitting or log back in across multiple sessions whenever you have time.
  • ADE-1317 Certificate: Your digital ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion is issued on passing and accepted at the Texas DPS office.
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Create your account and begin the Texas Adult Driver Education Course immediately. The course runs through text and image-based interactive lessons with quizzes between sections. Your progress saves automatically after each section, so you can log out and pick back up without losing anything.

Work Through the Material

Cover Texas road signs, traffic laws, and alcohol and drug content across the full course. No live video streaming, no scheduled sessions. Log in from Marshall, Longview, or anywhere else in Harrison County and move through the sections on your own schedule without a daily hour cap.

Pass the Exam and Get Certified

Complete 6 hours of TDLR-approved instruction, then pass the 30-question final exam at 70%. That exam substitutes for the DPS Class C written knowledge test. Pass it, receive your ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion, and head to the Marshall DPS Driver License Office for your driving skills test.

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You Cannot Apply for a Texas License Without This

Ages 18 to 24 in Texas are required to finish this course before the DPS will process a first-time license application. The sooner you complete it, the sooner you can schedule your driving skills test at the Marshall DPS Driver License Office on East End Boulevard. Adults 25 and older who finish the course skip the in-person written test entirely, cutting out one extra trip to the DPS.

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Built Around Current Texas DPS Requirements

The course content reflects current Texas DPS requirements and the latest TDLR guidelines under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, is a TDLR-approved Texas driver education provider. The ADE-1317 certificate you receive meets what the DPS needs when you apply for your license.

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

Every lesson meets TDLR standards under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. The certificate the DPS accepts is the ADE-1317, and that is exactly what you get on passing.

Access Any Device

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

One Flat Price

The full Texas Adult Driver Education Course costs $38.00. No hidden fees added at checkout. That price covers the complete 6-hour course and your ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion.

Online Course at TrafficSchool.net

Work through the state-required 6 hours on your own schedule from anywhere in Harrison County. No classroom seat, no set meeting time, no commute.

No Daily Hour Cap

Finish the full course in one day or spread sessions across multiple days without restriction.

Written Test Included

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

Instant Certificate

Your ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion is issued digitally the moment you pass the final exam.

In-Person Classroom Option

Traditional classroom driver education requires scheduled sessions, a physical location, and travel. Harrison County has limited local classroom availability for adults.

Fixed Class Schedule

You attend on the provider's timetable, not yours. Missing a session can delay your completion.

Travel Required

Getting to and from a classroom in or near Marshall adds time before you even start the material.

Same Certificate Result

Classroom completion also produces an ADE-1317, but the process takes longer to coordinate.

How Long Does Getting Licensed Actually Take?

The course itself is 6 hours. What you control is how fast you move through it and how quickly you get to the Marshall DPS office.

Method
Estimated Time to Certificate
Online Course Complete the full 6 hours in one day if you want, then schedule your driving skills test at the Marshall DPS Driver License Office right away.
In-Person Classroom Classroom schedules in the Harrison County area spread the same 6 hours across multiple days, adding days before you can even apply.

What This Course Costs Compared to Other Paths

One price covers the full course and your ADE-1317 certificate. No separate testing fees added on top at TrafficSchool.net.

Method
Realistic Total Cost
TrafficSchool.net Online Course $38.00 covers the complete Texas Adult Driver Education Course and your ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion.
In-Person Classroom Provider Classroom providers in the East Texas area typically charge more and may add separate materials or registration fees.

Pick Up Where You Left Off Anytime

The course saves your progress server-side after every section. Log in from your phone at home in Marshall, from a laptop in Longview, or anywhere else with a connection. No app download required. The same account works across every device you use.

  • Any Device

    Phone, tablet, or desktop all work. No dedicated app install needed to access your course account.

  • Auto-Saved Progress

    Every completed section saves automatically to the server so nothing gets lost between sessions.

  • Log In Anytime

    No scheduled login windows. Return to your course whenever your schedule in Harrison County allows.

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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 meets all requirements under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, and the ADE-1317 certificate issued on completion is accepted by the Texas DPS when you apply for your first license.

  • TDLR-approved Texas driver education provider
  • Meets Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84
  • Issues official ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion
  • Accepted by Texas DPS Driver License Offices
  • Current TDLR guidelines reflected in all content

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TrafficSchool.net also offers Texas defensive driving for ticket dismissal and insurance discount purposes.

Questions About the Texas Adult Driver Education Course in Harrison County

Who is required to take this course in Texas?

Texas law requires first-time license applicants between ages 18 and 24 to complete the Texas Adult Driver Education Course before applying for a Class C driver license. That requirement comes from Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, with Section 84.503 governing adult enrollment specifically. Adults 25 and older are not required to take it, but many do because completing the course lets them skip the in-person DPS written knowledge test. Both groups receive the same ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion on passing. If you are in Harrison County and fall into either group, enrolling at TrafficSchool.net gets you started today under a TDLR-approved provider.

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 tied to TDLR-approved course completion. You take the final inside the course, not at the DPS office. Pass it at the required score and you bring your ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion to the Marshall DPS Driver License Office on East End Boulevard instead of sitting for a separate written test there. The in-person driving skills test at the DPS is still required and separate. The course final only replaces the written portion.

How long does the course take to finish?

The Texas Adult Driver Education Course covers 6 hours of TDLR-approved instruction, which is the state-mandated 6-hour requirement under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. There is no daily hour cap, so you can complete the full course in a single day if you have the time. You can also split it across multiple sessions since progress saves automatically after each section. Harrison County residents have used both approaches. Some people knock it out on a Saturday before heading to the Marshall DPS Driver License Office the following week. Log in, work through the material, and move at whatever pace your schedule allows.

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 driver education provider when you finish the Texas Adult Driver Education Course. It is the document the Texas DPS requires when a first-time applicant applies for a Class C driver license, as outlined under current Texas DPS requirements and TDLR guidelines tied to Title 16, Chapter 84. After passing the course final exam, you receive the ADE-1317 digitally. Bring it with you to the Marshall DPS Driver License Office on East End Boulevard along with your other required documents. The DPS will not process your license application without it, so keep a copy accessible before your appointment.

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. That requirement applies to the teen driver education program, not the adult course governed by Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, Section 84.503. The adult course is classroom instruction only, delivered through text and image-based interactive lessons. You complete the 6 hours of course content, pass the final exam, and receive your ADE-1317 certificate. The in-person driving skills test at the Marshall DPS Driver License Office is still required separately, but the course itself does not attach any behind-the-wheel hour tracking to your completion. Enroll at TrafficSchool.net and focus on the course material.

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 a TDLR-approved 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 getting a first Texas license later in life, that is one fewer step at the Marshall DPS Driver License Office, which sits about 30 miles from the Longview area and handles road tests for Harrison County residents. The course also covers Texas-specific traffic laws and road signs that are genuinely tested on the driving skills evaluation. Taking it gives you a real preparation advantage, not just a paperwork shortcut.

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