Get Your First Texas License Starting Right Here in Kent

This is the Texas Adult Driver Education Course, the state-required 6-hour course for first-time license applicants in Texas. Ages 18 to 24 must finish it before applying. Ages 25 and older can take it to skip the in-person DPS written knowledge test entirely. Either way, you leave this course with the ADE-1317 certificate the Culberson County area DPS office needs to process your license application.

  • TDLR Approved: Regulated under Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 84, meeting current TDLR guidelines for adult driver education.
  • 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 you get the digital ADE-1317 certificate the DPS requires when you apply for your license.
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Create your account and begin the Texas Adult Driver Education Course right away. The course runs through text-based interactive lessons with quizzes between sections. No live video streams, no scheduled class times. Your progress saves automatically on the server after each section so you never lose your place.

Work Through the Material

The course covers Texas road signs, traffic laws, right-of-way rules, and alcohol and drug impairment content required under Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 84. Log in and out as your schedule allows. There is no daily hour cap, so you can push through the full course in one day if you want.

Pass the Exam and Get Certified

The final exam is 30 multiple-choice questions covering road signs and road rules. Score 70% or better and you complete the state-mandated 6 hours requirement. Your digital ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion is issued immediately. That certificate substitutes for the DPS Class C written knowledge test when you apply at the nearest DPS office.

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Every Day Without This Course Is a Day Without Your License

For anyone between 18 and 24 in Kent, the Texas DPS will not process your first license application until this course is done. That is the law under Section 84.503 of the Texas Administrative Code. Finish the course, pass the exam, and you walk into the Pecos DPS Driver License Office ready for the driving skills test. Nothing else stands between you and your license except this step.

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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 all current TDLR guidelines under Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 84. The ADE-1317 certificate this course produces is accepted at Texas DPS Driver License Offices statewide.

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State Accepted Certificate

The ADE-1317 you get after passing is the exact document the Texas DPS requires. It covers the written knowledge test requirement so you skip that step at the counter. Priced at $38.00.

Works on Any Device

The course runs on any browser-connected device. No app download required. Start on your laptop at home and pick it back up from anywhere without losing your spot.

One Flat Price

Pay $38.00 and get full access to all course material and the final exam. No hidden fees, no upsells required to get your ADE-1317 certificate after you pass.

Online Course at TrafficSchool.net

Work through the Texas Adult Driver Education Course on your own schedule, no commute required, and get your ADE-1317 the same day you pass.

No Daily Hour Cap

Finish the full 6 hours in one session or split it across multiple days.

Instant Certificate

ADE-1317 issued digitally the moment you pass the final exam.

No Classroom Travel

Kent sits in Culberson County with no local classroom option nearby.

In-Person Classroom Option

Traditional classroom driver education requires finding a licensed school, scheduling around their calendar, and driving to a physical location.

Fixed Class Schedule

You attend on the school's timetable, not yours.

Travel Required

No licensed adult driver ed classroom sits in Kent or Culberson County.

Same Certificate Result

Both formats produce the ADE-1317 the DPS requires.

How Long Does This Actually Take?

The state requires 6 hours of instruction. Here is what that looks like in practice versus the alternative.

Method
Estimated Time to Certificate
Online Course Complete the full 6-hour requirement in one day or across multiple sessions with no daily cap enforced.
In-Person Classroom Scheduled over multiple days at a fixed location, requiring travel from Kent with no local school available.

What You Pay Compared to Other Routes

The ADE-1317 certificate is the goal. Here is what it costs to get there each way.

Method
Realistic Total Cost
Online at TrafficSchool.net One flat payment of $38.00 covers all lessons, quizzes, the final exam, and your ADE-1317 certificate.
In-Person Classroom Classroom adult driver ed programs typically charge more and add fuel costs for the drive out of Culberson County.

Pick It Up From Anywhere in Kent

The course runs in any mobile browser. Out on Highway 90 between sessions or sitting at home in Kent, your progress is saved server-side after every section. Log back in from your phone, tablet, or laptop and pick up exactly where you stopped. No app install, no re-downloading material.

  • Any Device

    Phone, tablet, or laptop all work. No dedicated app required to access your course.

  • Auto-Saved Progress

    Every completed section saves to the server automatically so nothing gets lost between sessions.

  • Log In Anytime

    No scheduled windows. Return to the course whenever your day in Culberson County allows.

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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 all requirements under Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 84 and produces the ADE-1317 certificate accepted at every Texas DPS Driver License Office.

  • 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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The Texas Adult Driver Education Course is specifically for first-time license applicants, 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 their 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. That requirement comes directly from Section 84.503 of the Texas Administrative Code, Title 16 Chapter 84, which governs adult driver education enrollment in Texas. Adults 25 and older are not required to take it, but completing the course lets them skip the in-person DPS Class C written knowledge test. For Kent residents in Culberson County, that means one less step at the Pecos DPS Driver License Office. Start the course now to get your ADE-1317 certificate in hand before your DPS appointment.

Does passing the course 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 TDLR guidelines and Texas DPS requirements. Pass the exam at the required score and the DPS does not administer a separate written test when you apply for your license. You still take the in-person driving skills test at the DPS office. For Kent residents, that driving skills test happens at the Pecos DPS Driver License Office, roughly 60 miles east on Interstate 20. Bring your ADE-1317 certificate to that appointment and the written test step is already handled.

How long does the course take to finish?

The Texas Adult Driver Education Course requires 6 hours of TDLR approved instruction, meeting the state-mandated 6-hour requirement under Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 84. There is no daily hour cap on this course, so finishing the full requirement in a single day is entirely possible. You can also split sessions across multiple days since progress saves automatically after each section. Kent sits in a rural stretch of Culberson County where driving anywhere takes time, so being able to knock out the course from home in one focused session is a real advantage. Log in, work through the material, and get your ADE-1317 without scheduling around anyone else.

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 you pass the course final exam. It is the document the Texas DPS requires as proof you completed the adult driver education requirement under Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 84. You bring it to the DPS Driver License Office when you apply for your first Texas license. For Kent residents, that office is the Pecos DPS Driver License Office, approximately 60 miles east on I-20. The certificate is issued digitally after you pass, so you can print it or have it ready on your phone. Do not show up at the DPS without it.

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 Section 84.503 of the Texas Administrative Code, Title 16 Chapter 84. Complete the 6 hours of online instruction, pass the final exam, and you receive your ADE-1317 certificate. The in-person driving skills test at the DPS is still required and separate from this course, but no supervised driving log is part of what you submit. Kent residents should schedule their driving skills test at the Pecos DPS Driver License Office after they have their ADE-1317 in hand.

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 applying for their first Texas license can substitute the course final exam for the DPS Class C written knowledge test, which is the same outcome the 18 to 24 group gets. For someone moving to Culberson County from out of state, that means one less thing to deal with at the Pecos DPS Driver License Office, which is about 60 miles from Kent. The course also covers Texas-specific traffic laws, road signs, and right-of-way rules that differ from other states. Passing the built-in exam demonstrates you know Texas law before you ever sit in the DPS parking lot.

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