Get Your First Texas License Starting Right Here in Jones

Jones sits in Jones County, and the nearest DPS Driver License Office handling road tests for Jones residents is in Anson, roughly 10 miles out. Before you walk in there, you need this course done. The Texas Adult Driver Education Course covers the 6 state-mandated hours, and passing the final exam means you skip the in-person written knowledge test entirely at the DPS.

  • TDLR Approved: Regulated under Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 84, approved by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
  • No Daily Cap: Finish the 6 required hours in one sitting or log in across multiple sessions, no enforced daily limit.
  • ADE-1317 Certificate: You receive the official ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion to bring to the DPS when applying for your license.
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Create your account and begin the Texas Adult Driver Education Course. The lessons are text and image based with quizzes between sections. Your progress saves automatically after each section, so you can close the browser and pick back up without losing anything.

Work Through the Material

The course covers Texas road signs, traffic laws, right-of-way rules, and alcohol and drug impairment content. No live video streams to sit through. Adults taking this course are not required to log behind-the-wheel practice hours under current TDLR guidelines.

Pass the Exam and Get Your Certificate

After completing 6 hours of approved instruction, you take the 30-question final exam. Hit 70% and you receive your ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion. That certificate substitutes for the DPS Class C written knowledge test when you apply at the Anson DPS office.

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You Cannot Apply for a Texas License Without This

Ages 18 to 24 in Texas are required by law to complete this course before the DPS will process a first-time license application. The sooner you finish the 6 hours and pass the final exam, the sooner you walk into the Anson DPS Driver License Office with your ADE-1317 certificate in hand and go straight to the driving skills test. Nothing about the licensing process moves forward until this course is done.

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Built Around Current Texas DPS Requirements

The course content reflects current Texas DPS requirements and the latest TDLR guidelines under Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 84. TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, holds active TDLR approval as a Texas driver education provider. The ADE-1317 certificate you earn here is the exact document the DPS accepts.

Last updated: 2025
State Approved Content

Every lesson meets TDLR standards under Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 84. The certificate you get is accepted at Texas DPS offices including the Anson location serving Jones County residents.

Access Any Device

Log in from a laptop, desktop, or phone. Progress saves server-side after each section so switching devices mid-course does not set you back.

Course Price

The Texas Adult Driver Education Course is available for $38.00. No hidden fees added at checkout. That price covers the full 6-hour course and your ADE-1317 certificate.

Online Course

Complete the state-required 6 hours on your own schedule from Jones or anywhere with internet access, no classroom commute to Anson required.

No Daily Hour Cap

Finish in one day or split across multiple sessions, entirely your call.

In-Person Classroom

Traditional classroom courses require you to travel to a licensed school, sit scheduled sessions, and coordinate around an instructor's timetable.

Fixed Class Schedule

You attend on the school's timeline, not yours, with no flexibility on session dates.

How Long Does This Actually Take?

Two paths to the same ADE-1317 certificate. One fits around Jones County life a lot better.

Method
Estimated Time to Certificate
Online Course Complete the full 6 required hours in one day or across several sessions, no commute to a classroom in Anson or anywhere else.
In-Person Classroom Scheduled over multiple days at a licensed school, requiring travel from Jones and attendance during set class hours.

What You Pay Versus What You Get

The ADE-1317 certificate is the same document either way. The price and convenience are not.

Method
Realistic Total Cost
Online Course TrafficSchool.net charges $38.00 for the full Texas Adult Driver Education Course, certificate included, no add-on fees.
In-Person Classroom Traditional school tuition varies and often runs higher, plus fuel costs driving out of Jones County to a licensed location.

Log In From Wherever You Are

Jones is a small community and most people out here are not sitting at a desk all day. The course works on your phone just as well as a laptop. Log in between shifts, during lunch, or from the house. Progress saves automatically after every section so you never lose ground.

  • Phone Friendly

    All lessons and quizzes load on mobile without a separate app download required.

  • Auto Saved

    Server-side saves after each section mean a lost connection never wipes your completed work.

  • Pick Up Anytime

    No session timers running in the background. 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 accepted by the Texas DPS, including the Anson Driver License Office serving Jones County.

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

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

Questions About the Course From Jones Residents

Who is required to take this course in Texas?

Texas law requires first-time 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, with Section 84.503 governing adult enrollment specifically. Adults 25 and older are not required to take it, but many do because completing the course lets them skip the in-person written knowledge test at the DPS. Both groups receive the same ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion. If you are in Jones County and applying for your first Texas license, check your age group and plan accordingly before heading to the Anson DPS Driver License Office.

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. Pass the final at the required score and you bring your ADE-1317 certificate to the DPS instead of sitting for a separate written exam at the counter. The in-person driving skills test at the DPS is a separate requirement and still happens at the office, so passing the course final does not replace that. Jones County residents take their driving skills test at the Anson DPS Driver License Office, about 10 miles from Jones.

How long does the course 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, so you can work through all of it in a single day 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 out in Jones County finish it faster than they expect once they sit down and get into the road signs and traffic law sections. The final exam becomes available only after you complete the full required hours.

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 under TDLR rules when you pass the Texas Adult Driver Education Course final exam. It is the document the Texas DPS requires when you apply for a first-time driver license. You bring it with you to the DPS Driver License Office, which for Jones County residents is the Anson location. Per current Texas DPS requirements, the ADE-1317 confirms you completed the state-mandated adult driver education and passed the built-in written knowledge test. Without it, the DPS will not process a first-time license application for anyone in the 18 to 24 age group. You receive it digitally after passing the final.

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 and Section 84.503. The adult course is the classroom instruction component only. You still have to pass the in-person driving skills test at the DPS, which is a separate step handled at the Anson Driver License Office for Jones County residents. That test evaluates your actual driving, but the hours leading up to it are your own preparation and are not tracked or submitted through this course.

Why would someone 25 or older take this course if it is not required?

The main reason is skipping the in-person written knowledge test at the DPS. Under current Texas DPS requirements, adults 25 and older applying for a first Texas license can either take the written test at the counter or complete the Texas Adult Driver Education Course and bring the ADE-1317 certificate instead. For someone who has not studied Texas road signs or traffic laws recently, sitting for a cold written test at the Anson DPS office is a real risk. Working through the course material first, then passing the built-in 30-question final, puts you in a much better position. Section 84.503 of the Texas Administrative Code makes this option available specifically for that age group.

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