Get Your First Texas License Starting Right Here in Howe

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, and available to anyone 25 or older who wants to skip the DPS written knowledge test. Finish the course, pass the final exam, get your ADE-1317 certificate, and walk into the Grayson County DPS office ready for your driving skills test.

  • TDLR Approved: Approved and regulated by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation under Title 16, Chapter 84.
  • No Daily Cap: No enforced daily hour limit. Finish in one sitting or log back in across multiple sessions.
  • ADE-1317 Certificate: Your digital ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion is what the Grayson County DPS office requires at licensing.
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Create your account with TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, a TDLR approved Texas driver education provider. Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, Section 84.503 governs adult enrollment. You need to be at least 18 and applying for your first Texas license to qualify for this course.

Work Through the Course

The course runs text and image based interactive lessons covering Texas road signs, traffic laws, and alcohol and drug material. Quizzes appear between sections. Your progress saves automatically server-side after each section, so closing the browser does not cost you anything. Log back in and pick up exactly where you stopped.

Pass the Exam, Get Your Certificate

After completing 6 hours of TDLR approved instruction, you take a 30-question final exam covering road signs and road rules. Hit 70% and the course issues your digital ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion. That certificate replaces the DPS Class C written knowledge test. Bring it to the Grayson County DPS Driver License Office and schedule your driving skills test.

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You Cannot Apply for a Texas License Without This

For anyone between 18 and 24 in Howe, Texas, the DPS will not process a first-time license application without proof you finished this course. The sooner you complete it and pass the built-in written exam, the sooner you can book your driving skills test at the Grayson County DPS Driver License Office and get an actual Texas license in your hand. The course is sitting here ready. Your license is not.

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Approved by the State of Texas for Adult Licensing

TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, is a TDLR approved Texas driver education provider. This course meets current Texas DPS requirements and the latest TDLR guidelines under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. The ADE-1317 certificate this course issues is the document Grayson County DPS accepts.

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

Regulated by TDLR under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. The ADE-1317 certificate meets current Texas DPS requirements for first-time adult license applicants in Grayson County.

Access Any Device

Log in from a laptop, desktop, or tablet. No app download required. Progress saves server-side so switching devices between sessions does not reset your work.

One Flat Price

Pay $38.00 and get full access to all course material, section quizzes, the final exam, and your ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion once you pass.

Online Adult Driver Education

Complete the Texas Adult Driver Education Course on your own schedule from Howe without driving to a classroom in Sherman or McKinney.

No Classroom Commute

Skip the drive up US-75 to Sherman. Work through all six hours from home.

Self-Paced Sessions

No daily hour cap. Finish in one day or spread sessions across multiple days.

Instant Certificate

Pass the final exam and receive your digital ADE-1317 certificate immediately.

In-Person Classroom Option

Traditional classroom courses exist but require scheduled sessions at a facility outside Howe, adding travel time and fixed scheduling.

Fixed Class Schedule

You attend on the provider's timetable, not yours. Rescheduling costs time.

Travel Required

No classroom provider sits in Howe. Expect a drive to Sherman or beyond for each session.

Paper Certificate Delay

Physical certificates may take additional days to process before you can visit DPS.

How Long Does Each Path Take?

Both paths require the same 6 hours of instruction. The difference is when and where you put those hours in.

Method
Estimated Time to Certificate
Online Course Complete all six hours on your own schedule from Howe, with no commute eating into your day.
In-Person Classroom Add drive time to Sherman or another Grayson County location on top of the required six classroom hours.

What Does Each Option Cost?

Course fees vary by provider. This course is priced at a flat rate with no hidden fees added at checkout.

Method
Realistic Total Cost
Online Course Flat $38.00 covers all lessons, quizzes, the final exam, and your ADE-1317 certificate.
In-Person Classroom Classroom providers in the Sherman area typically charge more, and you still pay for fuel and drive time.

Pick Up Where You Left Off

The course saves your progress server-side after every section. Log in from your phone while you wait, from your laptop at home on FM 1417, or from any device with a browser. No app install needed. Grayson County has spotty coverage in some spots, so the browser-based format keeps things reliable.

  • Any Browser

    Works on phones, tablets, and laptops without downloading anything to your device.

  • Auto-Saved Progress

    Server-side saving means closing the browser or losing signal does not erase your completed sections.

  • Log In Anytime

    No session timers forcing you to stay logged in. Return to the course whenever your schedule opens up.

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About This 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 TDLR guidelines and Texas DPS requirements. The ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion this course issues is accepted at the Grayson County DPS Driver License Office.

  • TDLR approved Texas driver education provider
  • Regulated under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84
  • Issues official ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion
  • Meets current Texas DPS licensing requirements
  • Adult enrollment governed by Section 84.503

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

Questions About the Texas Adult Driver Education Course

Who is required to take this course in Texas?

Anyone applying for a first Texas driver license between the ages of 18 and 24 must complete the Texas Adult Driver Education Course before the DPS will process their application. Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, Section 84.503 establishes this requirement for adult applicants in that age range. Adults 25 and older are not required to complete the course under current TDLR guidelines, but many take it anyway because passing the built-in final exam lets them skip the in-person DPS written knowledge test. Both groups end up at the same place: the Grayson County DPS Driver License Office with an ADE-1317 certificate in hand. If you live in Howe and fall into either group, enroll through TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, to get started.

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

Yes. The 30-question final exam built into this Texas Adult Driver Education Course substitutes for the DPS Class C written knowledge test, as recognized under current Texas DPS requirements. The exam covers road signs and road rules in multiple-choice format. Once you pass at the required score, the course issues your ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion. You bring that certificate to the Grayson County DPS Driver License Office when you apply for your license, and the DPS does not administer a separate written test. The in-person driving skills test is a separate DPS requirement and still happens at the office regardless of how you completed the written portion. Plan for that appointment after you have your certificate.

How long does the course actually take to finish?

The Texas Adult Driver Education Course requires 6 hours of TDLR approved instruction, which is the state-mandated minimum under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. There is no daily hour cap on this course, so finishing in a single day is possible if your schedule allows it. Spreading sessions across multiple days works just as well because the course saves your progress server-side after each section. When I went through it, I split it across two evenings after work and had no issues picking back up. The final exam comes after you complete all required instruction. Howe is about 15 to 20 minutes from the Sherman DPS Driver License Office, so finishing the course quickly gets you to that appointment sooner.

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 after a student finishes the course and passes the final exam. Under current Texas DPS requirements, this certificate is the document that confirms you completed the required adult driver education and passed the written knowledge component. You bring it to the Grayson County DPS Driver License Office, located in Sherman roughly 15 to 20 miles north of Howe on US-75, when you apply for your first Texas license. The DPS associate will take the certificate as part of your application packet. Keep a digital copy saved somewhere accessible. TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, delivers the certificate digitally once you pass.

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 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 focuses entirely on the classroom instruction component, which you complete through the online lessons and quizzes. The in-person driving skills test at the Grayson County DPS Driver License Office is still required before the DPS issues your license, but that is a DPS administered test, not a practice-hours log. Once you have your ADE-1317 certificate from TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, you schedule that driving skills test directly with the DPS.

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 the Texas Adult Driver Education Course and pass the final exam receive an ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion that substitutes for the written test at the DPS. For someone getting a first Texas license later in life, that means one fewer step to handle at the Grayson County DPS Driver License Office in Sherman. The office handles road tests for Howe residents, and walk-in wait times there can run long. Arriving with your ADE-1317 already in hand removes the written test from the visit entirely. As of the latest TDLR guidelines under Title 16, Chapter 84, this option remains available to any eligible first-time adult applicant regardless of age.

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