Get Your First Texas License Starting Right Here in Hurst

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. Adults 25 and older can take it to skip the in-person DPS written knowledge test. Pass the built-in final exam, get your ADE-1317 certificate, and walk into the Tarrant 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.
  • Self-Paced Course: No daily hour cap. Finish in one sitting or log back in across multiple sessions whenever you are ready.
  • ADE-1317 Certificate: Your digital ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion goes straight to the DPS when you apply for your license.
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Create your account and start the Texas Adult Driver Education Course. The course runs through text and image-based interactive lessons with quizzes between sections. Your progress saves automatically after each section, so you can log out and pick back up without losing anything.

Work Through the Material

The course covers Texas road signs, traffic laws, and alcohol and drug awareness rules. No live video streaming, no scheduled class times. Work through the sections on your own schedule. There is no daily hour cap, so you can finish in one day or spread it across several sessions.

Pass the Exam and Get Certified

After completing 6 hours of TDLR-approved instruction, you take a 30-question final exam covering road signs and road rules. Score 70% or higher and you receive your ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion. That certificate substitutes for the DPS Class C written knowledge test when you apply for your Texas license.

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You Cannot Apply for Your License Without This

Under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, Section 84.503, first-time applicants ages 18 to 24 must complete this course before the DPS will process a license application. Every day you wait is another day you are not licensed. Finish the course, pass the final, and get to the Tarrant County DPS Driver License Office ready to take your driving skills test and walk out with your license.

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Regulated by TDLR, Accepted at Texas DPS

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 the latest TDLR guidelines under Title 16, Chapter 84. Your ADE-1317 certificate is the document the DPS needs.

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

Fully approved by TDLR under Title 16, Chapter 84. The ADE-1317 certificate this course issues is accepted at every Texas DPS Driver License Office, including the one serving Tarrant County.

Access Anywhere

Log in from any device with a browser. Progress saves server-side after each section, so switching devices between sessions does not cost you any completed work.

One Flat Price

The Texas Adult Driver Education Course is $38.00. No hidden fees, no upsells required to get your ADE-1317 certificate after you pass the final exam.

Online Course

Complete the Texas Adult Driver Education Course on your own schedule, from any device, with no commute to a classroom anywhere in Tarrant County.

No Classroom Commute

Work through all required material from home, a coffee shop, or anywhere with internet access.

Self-Paced Schedule

No set class times. Log in and out as your schedule allows, with progress saved automatically.

Built-In Written Test

The course final exam substitutes for the DPS Class C written knowledge test, so you skip that step at the office.

Instant Certificate

Pass the final and your digital ADE-1317 certificate is available immediately for your DPS appointment.

In-Person Classroom

Traditional classroom driver education in the Hurst and Tarrant County area requires scheduled sessions, a fixed location, and a separate DPS written test.

Fixed Class Schedule

You attend on the school's timetable, not yours, which limits scheduling around work or other commitments.

Travel Required

You drive to a physical location in or around Hurst or elsewhere in Tarrant County for every session.

Separate Written Test

Classroom completion alone does not always substitute for the DPS written knowledge test in the same way.

Paper Certificate

Physical certificates can be lost or delayed before your DPS appointment, adding an extra step to the process.

How Long Does This Actually Take?

Here is a realistic look at the time involved with each path to getting your first Texas license in Hurst.

Method
Estimated Time to Certificate
Online Course Complete the required 6 hours on your own schedule with no daily cap, then head to the Tarrant County DPS office for your driving skills test only.
In-Person Classroom Attend scheduled classroom sessions across multiple days, then still visit the DPS Driver License Office for the written knowledge test and driving skills test separately.

What Does Each Option Cost?

The online course is a single flat fee. In-person classroom schools in the Hurst and Tarrant County area typically charge more.

Method
Realistic Total Cost
Online Course TrafficSchool.net charges $38.00 for the full Texas Adult Driver Education Course, including your ADE-1317 certificate on passing.
In-Person Classroom Tarrant County area classroom driver education schools typically charge significantly more, plus you may pay additional DPS testing fees.

Pick Up Where You Left Off

The course works on phones, tablets, and laptops. A lot of people in Hurst end up doing sections during a lunch break or after work, then finishing up at home later. Progress saves server-side after every section, so you never lose ground between sessions. No app download required.

  • Any Device

    Access the course from your phone, tablet, or laptop with no separate app installation needed.

  • Auto-Saved Progress

    Every completed section saves to the server automatically, so closing your browser loses nothing.

  • Log In Anytime

    No scheduled sessions, no expiring login windows. 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 meets current Texas DPS requirements and complies with Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, governing adult driver education in the state.

  • TDLR-approved Texas driver education provider
  • Compliant with Title 16, Chapter 84
  • ADE-1317 certificate issued on completion
  • Accepted at all Texas DPS Driver License Offices
  • Meets current Texas DPS licensing requirements

Need a Different Texas Driver Education Course?

This page covers the first-time adult license course. TrafficSchool.net also offers other TDLR-approved Texas driver education options.

Questions About the Texas Adult Driver Education Course

Who is required to take this course in Texas?

First-time Texas driver license applicants between the ages of 18 and 24 are 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 in the state. Adults who are 25 or older are not required to take the course, but many choose to complete it anyway because passing the built-in final exam substitutes for the DPS Class C written knowledge test. If you are in the Hurst area and fall into either group, enrolling at TrafficSchool.net gets you started under a TDLR-approved provider.

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 and TDLR guidelines in Title 16, Chapter 84. That means when you show up at the Tarrant County DPS Driver License Office, you are there for the driving skills test only, not the written test. You still have to pass the driving skills test in person at the DPS. The written test substitution applies only to the knowledge portion. Bring your ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion to your DPS appointment as proof you completed the course and passed the exam.

How long does it take to finish the course?

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, so you can finish the entire course in one day if your schedule allows, or you can 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 the Hurst area find it practical to knock out a few sections at a time around work or school. The pace is entirely up to you within the overall 6-hour requirement.

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 final exam for the Texas Adult Driver Education Course. It is the document the Texas DPS requires when you apply for your first driver license, as specified under current Texas DPS requirements and TDLR rules in Title 16, Chapter 84. After passing the final, you receive the digital ADE-1317 through TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com. Bring it to your appointment at the Tarrant County DPS Driver License Office, which is the office serving Hurst residents. Without this certificate, the DPS cannot complete your license application if you are in the required 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 to the adult course governed by Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, Section 84.503. The adult course focuses on the knowledge component: completing the required instruction and passing the final exam to earn your ADE-1317 certificate. The in-person driving skills test at the DPS is still required and is a separate step you complete at the Tarrant County DPS Driver License Office. Passing the course does not substitute for that 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. Under current Texas DPS requirements and TDLR guidelines in Title 16, Chapter 84, completing the Texas Adult Driver Education Course and passing its final exam substitutes for the Class C written knowledge test at the DPS. For someone 25 or older getting their first Texas license, that means one fewer step at the Tarrant County DPS Driver License Office, which is roughly 10 to 15 minutes from most of Hurst depending on where you are coming from on Highway 183 or Airport Freeway. The course is also a practical refresher on Texas-specific traffic laws and road signs before the driving skills test.

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