Get Your First Texas License Starting Right Here in Howard

This is the Texas Adult Driver Education Course, approved by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. Ages 18 to 24 are required to finish it before applying for a Texas license. Ages 25 and older can take it to skip the in-person written knowledge test at the DPS. Either way, this course gets you to the Big Spring DPS Driver License Office ready to go.

  • TDLR Approved: Regulated under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, meeting current TDLR driver education standards.
  • Self-Paced: No daily hour cap. Finish in one session or log back in across multiple days, progress saves automatically.
  • ADE-1317 Certificate: Pass the final exam and you get the ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion the DPS requires at your license appointment.
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Create your account and begin the Texas Adult Driver Education Course online. The lessons are text and image based with quizzes between sections. No live video streams, no scheduled class times. Howard County residents can start any day without driving to Big Spring first.

Work Through the Material

The course covers Texas road signs, traffic laws, and alcohol and drug awareness rules. Your progress saves server-side after every section, so closing the browser does not cost you anything. Log back in from wherever you left off and keep moving.

Pass the Exam and Get Your Certificate

The 30-question final exam covers road signs and road rules. Score 70% or higher and you complete the state-mandated 6 hours requirement. Your ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion comes to you digitally. Bring it to the Big Spring DPS Driver License Office when you apply for your license.

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You Cannot Apply for a License Without This

For anyone 18 to 24 in Howard County, the Texas Adult Driver Education Course is a hard requirement before the DPS will process your first license application. Finishing the course and passing the built-in written test means you walk into the Big Spring DPS Driver License Office on US-87 with the certificate in hand, ready for the driving skills test. Every day without the course is another day without a license.

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Approved, Accurate, and Built for Texas

TrafficSchool.net is operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, a TDLR approved Texas driver education provider. The course content reflects current Texas DPS requirements and is governed by Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. Howard County residents get the same state-approved instruction as anywhere else in Texas.

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

Every lesson meets TDLR standards under Title 16, Chapter 84. The material is accurate to current Texas law, not generic filler from another state.

Access on Any Device

Log in from a phone, tablet, or computer. Progress saves automatically so switching devices mid-course does not reset your work.

One Flat Price

The course costs $38.00. No hidden fees added at checkout. Your ADE-1317 certificate is included when you pass the final exam.

Online Course

Complete the Texas Adult Driver Education Course on your own schedule from Howard County, no commute to a classroom required.

No Classroom Commute

Skip the drive to Big Spring entirely for the education portion of your license process.

Self-Paced Schedule

No fixed class times. Start and stop whenever your day allows, progress saves automatically.

Written Test Built In

Pass the course final exam and you skip the in-person DPS written knowledge test entirely.

In-Person Classroom

Traditional classroom driver education requires scheduled sessions at a licensed school, which may not operate in Howard County.

Fixed Class Schedule

Classroom sessions run on the school's timetable, not yours, requiring advance scheduling.

Travel Required

Howard County residents may need to travel to a neighboring city to find an active classroom provider.

Same End Certificate

A classroom course also produces the ADE-1317 certificate, but takes more coordination to complete.

How Long Does This Actually Take?

Here is what the time commitment looks like compared to the in-person classroom route for Howard County residents.

Method
Estimated Time to Certificate
Online Course Six hours of TDLR approved instruction with no daily cap, finished in one day or split across sessions as your schedule allows.
In-Person Classroom Classroom sessions require travel to a licensed school, fixed scheduling, and multiple trips that add hours beyond the instruction time itself.

What You Pay to Get Licensed

The course fee is one part of the total cost of getting your first Texas license in Howard County.

Method
Realistic Total Cost
Online Course Course enrollment costs $38.00, which includes the final exam and your ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion upon passing.
In-Person Classroom Classroom driver education pricing varies by school and does not include the fuel cost of driving to a provider outside Howard County.

Finish the Course From Howard County

The course runs in any modern browser on any device. Howard County has stretches with limited options for getting around, so being able to work through the material from home before making the trip to the Big Spring DPS office on US-87 is a real advantage. No app download required.

  • Any Device

    Phone, tablet, or laptop all work. The course layout adjusts to your screen without losing any content.

  • Auto-Saved Progress

    The server saves your place after every completed section. Close the browser and come back without losing ground.

  • No Missed Deadlines

    Log back in on your own schedule. The course does not expire on a fixed calendar date while you are actively working through it.

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About This Course Provider

TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com

TrafficSchool.net is operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, 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 accepted by the Texas DPS for first-time license applicants statewide, including Howard County residents.

  • TDLR approved Texas provider
  • Compliant with Title 16, Chapter 84
  • ADE-1317 certificate issued on completion
  • Accepted at all Texas DPS offices
  • Current Texas DPS requirements met

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The Texas Adult Driver Education Course is for first-time license applicants only, not for ticket dismissal or insurance discounts.

Questions About the Course and Your Howard County License

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 the course under current TDLR guidelines, but many choose to complete it anyway because passing the built-in final exam substitutes for the in-person DPS written knowledge test. If you are a Howard County resident in either group, enrolling now gets you moving toward your Big Spring DPS appointment faster.

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 adult driver education. Pass the final at the required score and you do not retake a written test in person at the Big Spring DPS Driver License Office. The exam covers road signs and road rules in equal measure, the same material the DPS written test pulls from. The in-person driving skills test at the DPS is still required and separate from this course. Study the course material seriously and the final exam should not catch you off guard.

How long does the course take to finish?

The Texas Adult Driver Education Course requires 6 hours of TDLR approved instruction to meet the state-mandated requirement under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. There is no daily hour cap, so you can work through the full course in a single sitting or spread it across multiple sessions over several days. Progress saves automatically on the server after each section, so you never lose your place. For Howard County residents who work long hours or have limited time on weekdays, that kind of scheduling control matters. Log in when you have time, finish a section, and come back later. The course does not penalize you for taking breaks between sessions.

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 when you pass the Texas Adult Driver Education Course final exam. It is the document the Texas DPS requires from adult driver education completers when they apply for a first Texas license, as specified under current TDLR guidelines and Texas DPS requirements. You receive it digitally after passing. When you schedule your appointment at the Big Spring DPS Driver License Office, which serves Howard County residents and sits roughly 40 miles from the center of Howard County on US-87, bring the ADE-1317 along with your other required documents. Without it, the DPS cannot process your first license application if you are in the 18 to 24 age group.

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 the adult course governed by Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, Section 84.503. The adult course is education only. You complete the online lessons, pass the final exam, and receive your ADE-1317 certificate. The DPS driving skills test is still required when you go to the Big Spring DPS Driver License Office to apply for your license, but the hours you practice before that appointment are up to you. There is no minimum practice log the DPS checks for adult applicants under current Texas DPS requirements.

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 adult driver education course and pass the built-in final exam do not have to take the written test at the DPS office in person. For someone who has been driving in another state for years and is now getting a first Texas license, sitting through a written test at the Big Spring DPS Driver License Office feels unnecessary. Completing the course at home, passing the 30-question final, and walking into the DPS with the ADE-1317 certificate already in hand cuts one step out of the appointment entirely. Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84 supports this option for adults in that age group.

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