Get Your First Texas License Starting Right Here in Jim Hogg County

This is the Texas Adult Driver Education Course, the state-mandated 6-hour program required for first-time license applicants ages 18 to 24 in Texas. Adults 25 and older can take it too and 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 Laredo DPS Driver License 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 Format: No daily hour cap. Finish in one session or log back in across multiple days whenever you have time.
  • ADE-1317 Certificate: Your digital Certificate of Completion goes straight to DPS when you apply for your Texas driver license.
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Create your account and begin the Texas Adult Driver Education Course. The lessons are text and image based with quizzes between sections. Your progress saves automatically after each section, so closing out and coming back later picks up right where you left off. No lost work.

Work Through the Material

The course covers Texas road signs, traffic laws, right-of-way rules, and alcohol and drug impairment content required by TDLR under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. Each section builds toward the final exam. The material is the same content the DPS Class C written knowledge test pulls from.

Pass the Exam and Get Your Certificate

After completing 6 hours of approved instruction, you take a 30-question final exam covering road signs and road rules. Score 70% or better and you receive your ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion. That certificate replaces the in-person DPS written knowledge test. Bring it to the Laredo DPS Driver License Office for your license application.

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You Cannot Apply for a Texas License Without This

For anyone between 18 and 24 in Jim Hogg County, Texas law requires this course before DPS will process a first-time license application. Every week you wait is another week you are not licensed. Finish the course, pass the final, and get your ADE-1317 certificate in hand. Then the only thing standing between you and your Texas license is the driving skills test at the Laredo DPS Driver License Office, roughly 65 miles from Hebbronville.

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Approved by Texas, Built for Texas Applicants

TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, is a TDLR approved Texas driver education provider. The Texas Adult Driver Education Course meets all current TDLR guidelines and satisfies the requirement under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, Section 84.503 for adult driver education enrollment.

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

Every lesson meets TDLR standards. The course satisfies the adult driver education requirement for first-time Texas license applicants under current state rules. $38.00 covers full access.

No Classroom Required

Work through the course from any device with a browser. No driving to a classroom in Laredo. Progress saves server-side after every section so nothing gets lost between sessions. Priced at $38.00.

One Flat Price

Pay $38.00 and get full access to all course material, section quizzes, and the final exam. No hidden fees added at checkout. Your ADE-1317 certificate is included when you pass.

Texas Adult Driver Education Course Online

Complete the state-required 6 hours on your own schedule from Jim Hogg County without driving to a classroom. The final exam substitutes for the DPS written knowledge test.

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 30-question final and skip the in-person DPS written knowledge test entirely.

Instant Certificate

ADE-1317 certificate delivered digitally the moment you pass the final exam.

In-Person Driver Education Class

Traditional classroom option requires travel to a licensed provider, set class times, and a separate DPS written knowledge test appointment after completion.

Fixed Class Schedule

Attend on the provider's timetable, not yours. No flexibility around work or other obligations.

Separate DPS Written Test

Some in-person formats still require a separate written knowledge test visit to DPS.

Travel Required

No licensed in-person adult driver education classroom operates in Hebbronville itself.

How Long Does Each Path Take?

From Jim Hogg County, the online course removes the travel and scheduling delays that come with in-person options.

Method
Estimated Time to Certificate
Online Course Start the same day you enroll. No commute, no waiting for a class to fill, no separate DPS written test appointment needed.
In-Person Class Find a provider outside Jim Hogg County, drive to class on their schedule, then book a separate DPS written test date.

What Does Each Option Cost?

The online course is one flat price. In-person programs add travel costs from Hebbronville to wherever the classroom is located.

Method
Realistic Total Cost
Online Course $38.00 covers all lessons, section quizzes, the final exam, and your ADE-1317 certificate. Nothing extra.
In-Person Class Classroom tuition plus fuel or travel costs for multiple trips from Hebbronville to a provider outside Jim Hogg County.

Pick Up Where You Left Off

The course runs in any mobile browser. Out in Jim Hogg County, you are not always near a desktop. Log in from your phone between shifts, during lunch, or sitting at home on FM 3073. Progress saves after every section so you never repeat material you already finished.

  • Any Device

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

  • Auto-Saved Progress

    Server-side saving after each section means a lost connection does not erase your completed work.

  • Log In Anytime

    No session timers forcing you to stay logged in. Come back on your own schedule and continue from the last completed section.

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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 all requirements under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84 for adult driver education, including Section 84.503 governing adult enrollment eligibility.

  • TDLR approved Texas provider
  • Meets Title 16, Chapter 84 standards
  • ADE-1317 certificate issued on completion
  • Satisfies DPS license application requirement
  • Current TDLR guidelines followed

Already Have Your License? Check the Defensive Driving Course

The Texas Adult Driver Education Course is for first-time license applicants only. Got a ticket to dismiss? That is a different course.

Questions About the Texas Adult Driver Education Course

Who is required to take this course in Texas, and who can take it by choice?

Anyone applying for a first Texas driver license between the ages of 18 and 24 is required to complete this course before 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 in Texas. 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 receive the same ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion and use it the same way at the DPS office. If you are in Jim Hogg County and fall into either group, enrolling now gets you moving toward your license faster.

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

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. You take the final inside the course, not at the DPS counter. The exam covers road signs and road rules, the same material the DPS written test pulls from. Score at the required passing score and you receive your ADE-1317 certificate. When you bring that certificate to the Laredo DPS Driver License Office, roughly 65 miles from Hebbronville, you are not retaking a written test in person. The driving skills test is still required and happens separately at DPS.

How long does the course take, and can I finish it in one day?

The Texas Adult Driver Education Course requires 6 hours of TDLR approved instruction. There is no daily hour cap, so finishing in a single sitting is possible if you have the time. You can also split it across multiple sessions over several days. Progress saves automatically on the server after each section, so logging out and coming back later picks up exactly where you stopped. Under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, the 6-hour requirement is a floor, not a ceiling. The course does not enforce timers or mandatory breaks between sections. For someone in Hebbronville juggling work or other obligations, that kind of pacing makes completing the requirement realistic.

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 for the Texas Adult Driver Education Course, issued under TDLR rules and recognized by the Texas Department of Public Safety as proof you completed the state-required adult driver education program. You receive it digitally after passing the course final exam. Bring it to the DPS Driver License Office when you apply for your first Texas license. The nearest full-service DPS Driver License Office for Hebbronville residents is in Laredo, about 65 miles from Jim Hogg County. Current Texas DPS requirements specify that first-time applicants ages 18 to 24 must present this certificate. Adults 25 and older present it to waive the in-person written knowledge test.

Do adults taking this course need to log behind-the-wheel practice hours?

No. Adults taking the Texas Adult Driver Education Course are not required to log behind-the-wheel practice hours as part of this program. That requirement applies to the teen driver education track, not the adult course governed by Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, Section 84.503. The adult course covers classroom-equivalent instruction only. The driving skills test at the DPS is still required and is separate from this course, but you do not need a supervised driving log to complete the course or receive your ADE-1317 certificate. Once you have your certificate, schedule your driving skills test at the Laredo DPS Driver License Office and show up ready to drive.

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 a first Texas license must otherwise pass the written knowledge test at the DPS counter. Completing the Texas Adult Driver Education Course and passing the built-in 30-question final exam substitutes for that test, as recognized under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. For someone in Hebbronville, that means one fewer trip to the Laredo DPS Driver License Office, which sits about 65 miles away in Webb County. Taking the course, passing the final, and arriving at DPS with your ADE-1317 certificate in hand cuts out an entire step from the licensing process.

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