Get Your First Texas License Starting Right Here in Hereford

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, 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 Hereford area DPS 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: No daily hour cap. Finish in one sitting or log back in across multiple sessions whenever you have time.
  • ADE-1317 Certificate: Digital certificate issued on passing. Bring it to the Deaf Smith County DPS office when you apply.
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Three Steps and You're Done

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Create your account with TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, a TDLR approved Texas driver education provider. Confirm you meet the eligibility requirements under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, Section 84.503, then begin the first lesson. Your progress saves automatically after each section so you never lose your place.

Complete the Course

Work through 6 hours of TDLR approved instruction covering Texas traffic laws, road signs, and safe driving rules. The course uses text and image-based interactive lessons with quizzes between sections. No live video streaming, no enforced timers. Log in and out as your schedule allows until you finish all required material.

Pass the Exam and Get Licensed

The 30-question final exam covers road signs and road rules. Score 70% or better and you pass. That score substitutes for the DPS Class C written knowledge test. Your digital ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion is issued immediately. Take it to the DPS Driver License Office serving Deaf Smith County and schedule 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 by law to finish this course before the DPS will process a first-time license application. Every week you wait is another week you are not licensed. Finishing the course and passing the built-in written test gets you to the Hereford area DPS office ready for the one thing left: the driving skills test. That is the only step remaining once you have your ADE-1317 certificate in hand.

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Approved, Accurate, and Built for Texas

TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, delivers this course under TDLR approval as required by Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. Content reflects current Texas DPS requirements. The course is designed specifically for Texas first-time adult license applicants, not repurposed from another state.

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

Every lesson meets TDLR standards under Title 16, Chapter 84. The material covers exactly what Texas tests on the Class C written knowledge exam, nothing extra, nothing missing.

Access on Any Device

Log in from any computer, tablet, or phone. Your progress saves server-side after each section so switching devices mid-course does not cost you any completed work.

One Flat Price

Pay $38.00 and get full access to all 6 hours of required instruction plus the final exam. No hidden fees added at checkout.

Online Course

Complete all required instruction on your own schedule. No classroom seat, no drive to Amarillo, no waiting for a class to fill.

No Daily Hour Cap

Finish the full course in one day or spread sessions across multiple days.

Built-In Written Test

Pass the final exam here and skip the DPS written knowledge test entirely.

Instant Certificate

ADE-1317 issued digitally the moment you pass. No waiting for mail.

In-Person Classroom

Traditional classroom option requires finding a licensed provider, scheduled class times, and a separate trip to the DPS for the written test.

Fixed Class Schedule

You attend on the provider's timetable, not yours. Availability near Hereford is limited.

Separate DPS Written Test

Some classroom formats still require the in-person DPS knowledge test after completion.

Travel Required

Nearest classroom providers may require driving out of Deaf Smith County to attend.

How Long Does This Actually Take?

Here is what the timeline looks like compared to waiting and doing nothing.

Method
Estimated Time to Certificate
Online Course Finish the state-required 6 hours on your own schedule, pass the final, and get your ADE-1317 certificate the same day you complete it.
No Course Taken Ages 18 to 24 cannot apply at the DPS at all. Ages 25 and older must pass the in-person written knowledge test before the DPS issues a license.

What This Costs Compared to the Alternative

Factor in the drive from Hereford to the nearest DPS office before you decide the in-person route saves money.

Method
Realistic Total Cost
Online Course Pay $38.00 total. No fuel, no time off work, no separate trip to Amarillo for the DPS written knowledge test.
In-Person Written Test Drive roughly 45 miles from Hereford to the Amarillo DPS Driver License Office, pay applicable DPS fees, and sit the written test on their schedule.

Start on Your Phone Right Now

The course loads on any mobile browser. Plenty of people in Deaf Smith County work through lessons during lunch or after a shift. No app download required. Your progress saves automatically after each section so picking up where you left off takes about ten seconds.

  • Mobile Ready

    Full course access on any smartphone browser. No separate app needed to get started.

  • Auto-Saved Progress

    Server-side saves after every section. Log out and come back without losing completed work.

  • Pick Up 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 the requirements of Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, and is built specifically for first-time adult license applicants in Texas.

  • TDLR approved Texas driver education provider
  • Compliant with Title 16, Chapter 84
  • ADE-1317 certificate issuing authority
  • Course content reflects current DPS requirements
  • Serves first-time adult applicants statewide

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This adult driver education course is for first-time license applicants only, not for ticket dismissal or insurance discounts.

Questions About the Course and Getting Licensed in Hereford

Who is required to take this course in Texas?

Texas law requires first-time driver license applicants between the ages of 18 and 24 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 the course, but completing it lets them skip the in-person DPS Class C written knowledge test, which is a real advantage if you live in Hereford and the nearest DPS Driver License Office is roughly 45 miles away in Amarillo. Enroll through TrafficSchool.net to get started under current TDLR guidelines.

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 TDLR-approved course standards in Title 16, Chapter 84. Pass the final at the required score and you do not sit a separate written test at the Amarillo DPS Driver License Office when you apply. The exam covers road signs and road rules, the same material the DPS tests on. What you still do in person at the DPS is the driving skills test. That road test is separate and cannot be replaced by any course. Bring your ADE-1317 certificate when you go.

How long does the course take to finish?

The Texas Adult Driver Education Course requires 6 hours of TDLR approved instruction. There is no daily hour cap, so you can work through all of it in one day or split 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 in Deaf Smith County find it practical to work through the course in two or three sittings around their regular schedule. Under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, the 6-hour requirement is fixed, but the pacing is entirely up to you. Start when you are ready and finish when 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 your TDLR approved course provider after you pass the final exam. It is the document the Texas DPS requires when you apply for a first-time driver license. Under current Texas DPS requirements and Title 16, Chapter 84, you cannot complete the license application process without it. TrafficSchool.net issues the ADE-1317 digitally once you pass. Print it or save it to your phone, then bring it with you to the DPS Driver License Office that serves Deaf Smith County residents, located in Amarillo approximately 45 miles from Hereford. Present it along with your other required application documents when you go in for your driving skills test 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 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 focuses on the classroom instruction component, which is the 6 hours of online lessons and the final exam. The in-person driving skills test at the DPS is still required before the DPS issues your license, but that is a DPS step, not a course requirement. Once you have your ADE-1317 certificate, contact the Amarillo DPS Driver License Office to schedule your road test.

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. For anyone living in Hereford, that test means driving roughly 45 miles to the Amarillo DPS Driver License Office, waiting in line, and sitting the exam on the DPS schedule. Passing the final exam in this course eliminates that trip entirely. Under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, adults 25 and older who complete the TDLR approved course and pass the final exam receive the ADE-1317 certificate, which the DPS accepts in place of the in-person written test. The driving skills test at the DPS is still required regardless of age. For Hereford residents, cutting out one trip to Amarillo is worth the course on its own.

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