Get Your First Texas License Starting Right Here in Kermit

This is the Texas Adult Driver Education Course, the state-required 6-hour course for first-time adult license applicants in Winkler County and across Texas. Pass the built-in final exam and you walk into the DPS office with your written test already done. The driving skills test is still ahead of you, but the written knowledge test is not.

  • TDLR Approved: Regulated under Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 84 and approved by TDLR for adult driver education.
  • Self-Paced Course: No daily hour cap. Finish the full 6 hours in one sitting or log back in across multiple sessions.
  • ADE-1317 Certificate: Pass the final exam and receive the digital ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion the DPS requires at application.
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Create your account and begin the Texas Adult Driver Education Course. Lessons are text and image based with quizzes between sections. Your progress saves automatically on the server after each section, so closing the browser does not cost you anything. Pick back up exactly where you left off.

Work Through the Material

The course covers Texas road signs, traffic laws, right-of-way rules, and alcohol and drug impairment content required under current TDLR guidelines. No live video streams. No scheduled sessions. Log in from Kermit or anywhere else in Winkler County and work through it on your own schedule.

Pass the Exam and Get Your Certificate

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

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Every Day Without This Done Is a Day Without Your License

For anyone between 18 and 24 in Winkler County, the Texas DPS will not process a first-time license application until this course is finished. The nearest DPS Driver License Office handling road tests for Kermit residents is in Odessa, roughly 50 miles east on US-302. Finish the course, get the ADE-1317 certificate, and book that driving skills test appointment. The road test is the last step. Get to it.

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Built Around Current Texas Licensing Requirements

TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, is 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. Kermit residents in Winkler County have used this course to meet the adult driver education requirement before applying at the Odessa DPS office.

Last updated: Content reviewed and updated to reflect the latest TDLR guidelines.
State Approved Content

Every lesson meets TDLR standards under Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 84. The material covers exactly what the DPS Class C written knowledge test addresses, because the final exam replaces it.

No Classroom Required

There is no driver education classroom in Kermit. This course runs on any device with a browser. Start in Kermit, finish in Odessa if you want. Progress saves automatically between sessions.

One Flat Price

Pay $38.00 and get full access to the complete Texas Adult Driver Education Course. No upsells required to receive your ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion after passing.

Online Course at TrafficSchool.net

Complete the full 6-hour Texas Adult Driver Education Course from Kermit without driving to a classroom. No set schedule, no commute to Odessa just for a class.

No Daily Hour Cap

Finish all 6 hours in one day or spread sessions across multiple days without penalty.

Instant Certificate

ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion delivered digitally the moment you pass the final exam.

Written Test Waived

Passing the course final exam substitutes for the DPS Class C written knowledge test at the office.

In-Person Classroom Option

No licensed adult driver education classroom currently operates in Kermit or Winkler County, making the in-person route a significant logistical challenge for local residents.

Travel Required

Attending a classroom means driving out of Winkler County, adding time and fuel cost.

Fixed Class Schedule

Classroom sessions run on the provider's schedule, not yours. Missing a session means rescheduling.

Same End Result

A completed classroom course produces the same ADE-1317 certificate the online course provides.

How Long Does This Actually Take?

Here is what the time commitment looks like compared to handling the written test the old way at the DPS office in Odessa.

Method
Estimated Time to Certificate
Online Course Complete the full 6-hour course on your own schedule with no daily cap, then drive to Odessa once for the road test only.
DPS Written Test Route Drive roughly 50 miles to the Odessa DPS office, wait for your turn, take the written test, then schedule a separate road test appointment.

What Does Each Path Cost You?

The course fee covers the written test requirement. Factor in the real cost of multiple trips to the Odessa DPS Driver License Office from Kermit.

Method
Realistic Total Cost
Online Course Pay $38.00 once. Written knowledge test is covered by the course final exam. One trip to Odessa for the road test.
DPS Written Test Only No course fee, but you make at least two separate trips to Odessa covering 100 or more miles round trip total.

Works on Any Device You Have

Out in Winkler County, you are not always at a desk. The course runs on phones, tablets, and laptops through any standard browser. Your progress saves on the server after each section. Log out after a lesson, come back later, and the course picks up right where you stopped.

  • Any Device

    Phone, tablet, or laptop all work. No app download required to access the full course.

  • Auto-Saved Progress

    Server-side saving means closing the browser never loses your completed sections or quiz results.

  • Log In Anytime

    No session timers forcing you to stay logged in. Return to the course whenever your schedule 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 meets all requirements under Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 84 and reflects current Texas DPS requirements for first-time adult license applicants statewide, including Winkler County residents.

  • TDLR approved Texas driver education provider
  • Governed by Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 84
  • Issues official ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion
  • Meets current Texas DPS licensing requirements
  • Serves first-time adult applicants statewide

Already Have Your License? Look at This Instead

This page covers the first-time adult license course. Texas also offers a separate defensive driving course for ticket dismissal and insurance reduction.

Questions About the Course From Someone Who Already Did It

Who is required to take this course in Texas, and who takes it by choice?

Anyone applying for a 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 it, but completing the course lets them skip the in-person DPS Class C written knowledge test entirely. For Kermit residents in Winkler County, that means one fewer trip to the Odessa DPS Driver License Office. Check the current TDLR guidelines to confirm your eligibility before enrolling.

How does the course final exam replace the DPS written knowledge test?

The 30-question final exam built into the Texas Adult Driver Education Course is accepted by the Texas DPS as a substitute for the Class C written knowledge test under current TDLR guidelines tied to Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 84. Score the required passing score and the DPS does not ask you to retake the written test in person at their office. The exam covers road signs and road rules, the same material the DPS written test addresses. Pass it, get your ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion, and head to the Odessa DPS Driver License Office about 50 miles from Kermit for the driving skills test only. The road test is still required and is separate.

How long does it take to finish the course?

The Texas Adult Driver Education Course requires 6 hours of TDLR approved instruction to meet the state-mandated 6-hour requirement under Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 84. There is no daily hour cap, so you can finish all of it in one day or split it across several sessions. Progress saves automatically on the server after each section, so you never lose completed work. Most people in Kermit working through it on a day off finish in one sitting. Others spread it across a few evenings after work. Either approach is fine. The only thing that matters is completing the full required hours and passing the final exam before heading to the Odessa DPS office.

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 governed by Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 84. You receive it digitally as soon as you pass the course final exam. It is the document the Texas DPS requires when you apply for a first-time Class C driver license. Without it, the DPS in Odessa will not process a first-time application for anyone in the 18 to 24 age group. Bring the ADE-1317 with you to the Odessa DPS Driver License Office, roughly 50 miles east of Kermit on US-302, along with your other required application documents. Confirm the current Texas DPS requirements for your specific application before your appointment.

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 6-hour course covers classroom instruction only. The in-person driving skills test at the DPS is still required and is separate from this course, but you do not need to document supervised driving hours to complete the adult course or receive your ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion. Kermit residents should confirm current Texas DPS requirements for the driving skills test appointment at the Odessa DPS Driver License Office before scheduling.

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 TDLR guidelines tied to Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 84, adults 25 and older who complete the Texas Adult Driver Education Course and pass the final exam do not have to take the written test at the DPS office. For someone in Kermit, the nearest DPS Driver License Office handling road tests is in Odessa, about 50 miles away. Making that drive once for the road test is unavoidable. Making it twice, once for the written test and once for the road test, is not. Completing the course at home removes that second trip entirely. The 70% passing score on the 30-question final exam is the only written test you need.

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