Get Your First Texas License Starting Right Here in Highlands

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. Finish the course, pass the built-in exam, get your ADE-1317 certificate, and walk into the Chambers County area DPS office ready for your driving skills test.

  • TDLR Approved: Regulated under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, and approved by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
  • Self-Paced Course: No daily hour cap. Finish in one sitting or log back in across multiple sessions without losing your progress.
  • ADE-1317 Certificate: Pass the final exam and receive your digital ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion to bring to the DPS office.
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Sign up with TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, a TDLR approved Texas driver education provider. Confirm your eligibility as a first-time Texas license applicant who is at least 18 years old, then get into the course material immediately. No waiting period before you start.

Complete the Course

Work through text and image-based interactive lessons covering Texas road signs, traffic laws, and alcohol and drug material. Quizzes appear between sections to reinforce what you just covered. Your progress saves automatically after each section, so you can log out and pick back up without starting over.

Pass the Exam and Get Your Certificate

After completing 6 hours of TDLR approved instruction, take the 30-question final exam. Score 70% or higher and you receive your digital ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion. That certificate substitutes for the DPS Class C written knowledge test, so you skip that step entirely when you show up at the DPS.

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You Cannot Apply for Your License Until This Is Done

For anyone between 18 and 24, Texas law requires this course before the DPS will process your first license application. Every day you wait is another day you are not licensed. Finish the course, pass the exam, and get your ADE-1317 certificate in hand. Then you show up at the Highlands area DPS Driver License Office in Baytown ready for one thing only: the driving skills test.

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TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, is a TDLR approved Texas driver education provider. The Texas Adult Driver Education Course meets current Texas DPS requirements and satisfies the adult driver education mandate under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84.

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State Approved Content

Every lesson meets TDLR standards under Title 16, Chapter 84. The certificate you earn is accepted at any Texas DPS Driver License Office, including the Baytown location serving Highlands residents.

Access From Any Device

Log in from a desktop, laptop, or tablet. Your progress saves server-side after each section, so switching devices between sessions does not set you back.

One Flat Price

Pay $38.00 and get full access to all course material and the final exam. No hidden fees added at checkout before you start.

Online Course

Complete the Texas Adult Driver Education Course on your schedule, with no commute to a classroom and no fixed class times to work around.

No Fixed Class Schedule

Log in and work through lessons whenever your schedule opens up, day or night.

Automatic Progress Saving

Server-side saves mean you never lose completed sections between sessions.

Built-In Written Test

Pass the course final exam and skip the DPS Class C written knowledge test entirely.

In-Person Classroom

Traditional classroom driver education requires fixed attendance at scheduled sessions, which can be hard to find for adults in the Highlands and Chambers County area.

Fixed Attendance Required

Miss a session and you may need to restart or reschedule with the provider.

Limited Local Availability

Adult classroom courses are not commonly offered close to Highlands, Texas.

Same DPS Outcome

A completed classroom course also produces the ADE-1317 certificate for the DPS.

How Long Does Getting Licensed Actually Take?

The course itself is the part you control. Here is how the online path compares to the classroom path for Highlands residents.

Method
Estimated Time to Certificate
Online Course Finish the 6-hour course on your own schedule with no commute, then drive to the Baytown DPS for your skills test.
In-Person Classroom Locate a provider, attend scheduled sessions across multiple days, then still drive to the Baytown DPS for your skills test.

What You Pay to Get Licensed From Highlands

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

Method
Realistic Total Cost
Online Course at TrafficSchool.net $38.00 covers full course access and the final exam. No classroom travel costs added on top.
In-Person Classroom Classroom provider fees vary and you add fuel costs driving to and from sessions, which adds up from Highlands.

Pick It Up and Put It Down As Needed

The course works on any modern browser. Start a section at home on your laptop, then log back in later on your tablet. Progress saves automatically after every section. No app download required, and no daily limit on how much you can complete in one sitting.

  • Any Device

    Desktop, laptop, or tablet all work. No dedicated app needed to access your course.

  • Saved Progress

    Every completed section saves to the server automatically so you never repeat finished work.

  • Log In Anytime

    No scheduled session times. Return to the course whenever you have time to keep going.

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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 current Texas DPS requirements and satisfies the adult driver education mandate under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, Section 84.503.

  • TDLR approved Texas provider
  • Meets Title 16, Chapter 84 standards
  • ADE-1317 certificate issued on completion
  • Accepted at all Texas DPS offices
  • Current TDLR guidelines followed

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This page covers the first-time adult license course. Other Texas driving courses are available for different needs.

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 this 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 in Texas. Adults who are 25 or older are not required to take it, but they can take it by choice to skip the in-person DPS Class C written knowledge test. Both groups receive the same ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion on passing. If you live in Highlands and fall into either group, enroll at TrafficSchool.net to get started under current TDLR guidelines.

Does passing this course 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 Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. Pass the final exam at the required score and you do not retake a written test in person at the DPS Driver License Office. The exam covers road signs and road rules in equal parts. What you still must do is pass the in-person driving skills test at the DPS, which is a separate requirement and cannot be waived by this course. Highlands residents typically handle that driving skills test at the Baytown DPS Driver License Office. 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, as mandated by 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 your schedule allows, or spread it across multiple sessions over several days. Progress saves automatically after each section, so logging out does not cost you completed work. Most people working through it steadily find the material manageable in one focused day. If you live in Highlands and want your license application moving as fast as possible, finishing in one sitting gets your ADE-1317 certificate into your hands the same day you start.

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 when you pass this course. It is the document the Texas DPS requires to confirm you completed the adult driver education requirement under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, Section 84.503. You receive it digitally after passing the final exam. Print it or have it accessible on your device when you go to the DPS. Highlands residents apply for their license at the Baytown Texas DPS Driver License Office, located roughly 10 miles from Highlands. Bring your ADE-1317 along with your other required DPS application documents when you show up 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. You complete the online coursework, pass the final exam, and receive your ADE-1317 certificate without any supervised driving hour requirement attached to the course itself. The in-person driving skills test at the DPS is still required and is separate from this course, but that test is administered by DPS staff, not tracked through the course. Highlands residents schedule that skills test directly with the Baytown DPS Driver License Office.

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 Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, adults 25 and older can take the Texas Adult Driver Education Course voluntarily, and passing the built-in final exam substitutes for the DPS Class C written knowledge test. That means one less step at the DPS office. For someone who has never held a Texas license and wants to walk into the Baytown DPS Driver License Office, which serves Highlands residents about 10 miles away, with the written test already handled, this course makes that possible. As of the latest TDLR guidelines, completing the course and earning the ADE-1317 certificate is the recognized path to waiving that in-person written test requirement.

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