Get Your First Texas License Starting Right Here in Kilgore

The Texas Adult Driver Education Course is the state-required 6-hour course for first-time license applicants ages 18 to 24 in Gregg County and across Texas. Adults 25 and older can take it too and skip the written knowledge test at the DPS office entirely. Pass the built-in final exam, get your ADE-1317 certificate, and walk into the Kilgore area DPS office ready for your driving skills test.

  • TDLR Approved: Course meets current Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation standards under Title 16, Chapter 84.
  • No Daily Cap: Finish the required 6 hours in one sitting or log back in across multiple sessions whenever it works.
  • ADE-1317 Certificate: You receive the official digital certificate the Kilgore area DPS Driver License Office requires for your application.
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Create your account with TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, a TDLR approved Texas driver education provider. The course opens immediately. No waiting for a class to fill, no driving to a location off US-259 in Kilgore. Your progress saves automatically after every section so you can pick up exactly where you stopped.

Work Through the Course

The lessons cover Texas road signs, traffic laws, right-of-way rules, and alcohol and drug impairment material. Each section ends with a quiz before you move forward. The format is text and image based with no live video streaming required. Section quizzes keep you sharp before the final exam counts.

Pass the Final and Get Certified

The 30-question final exam covers road signs and road rules and must be passed at 70% to complete the 6 hours course. Passing it substitutes for the DPS Class C written knowledge test. You get your digital ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion and take it to the DPS office when you apply for your license.

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Every Day Without This Finished Is a Day Without a License

For Kilgore residents ages 18 to 24, the Texas Adult Driver Education Course must be completed before the DPS will process a first-time license application. That is the requirement under current TDLR guidelines. Finishing the course and passing the built-in written test means you show up at the Gregg County area DPS Driver License Office with one less thing standing between you and your driving skills test appointment.

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TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, is a TDLR approved Texas driver education provider. The Texas Adult Driver Education Course content aligns with current Texas DPS requirements and the rules set out in Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. What you study in this course is what Texas actually tests.

Last updated: Content reviewed and current as of the latest TDLR guidelines.
State Approved Content

Every lesson meets TDLR standards under Title 16, Chapter 84. The material reflects what the Kilgore area DPS Driver License Office and the state of Texas actually require for a Class C license.

Access on Any Device

Log in from a laptop, desktop, or tablet. Progress saves server-side after each section so switching devices mid-course does not cost you any completed work.

One Flat Price

The full Texas Adult Driver Education Course costs $38.00. No upsells required to get your ADE-1317 certificate. That is the price from enrollment through completion.

Online Course

Complete the Texas Adult Driver Education Course on your schedule from Kilgore without taking time off work or rearranging your week around a classroom.

No Fixed Class Schedule

Log in and out as needed with no set meeting times and no daily hour cap enforced.

Built-In Written Test

The course final exam substitutes for the DPS Class C written knowledge test entirely.

Instant Certificate Delivery

Your digital ADE-1317 certificate arrives as soon as you pass the final exam.

In-Person Classroom

Traditional classroom driver education in the Kilgore and Gregg County area requires finding a licensed school, fixed session times, and separate DPS written test scheduling.

Fixed Location and Times

You attend on the school's schedule, not yours, with no option to pause and resume.

Separate DPS Written Test

Classroom completion alone may not substitute for the DPS written knowledge test.

Limited Local Availability

Adult driver education classroom options in Gregg County are limited compared to online access.

How Long Does This Actually Take?

The course requires 6 state-mandated hours. Here is how the two paths compare for a Kilgore resident.

Method
Estimated Time to Certificate
Online Course Six hours of TDLR approved instruction completed on your own schedule with no daily cap, in one session or spread across multiple logins.
In-Person Classroom Fixed multi-day or single-day sessions at a licensed school, plus a separate DPS written test appointment at the Kilgore area office.

What Does Each Option Cost?

Price is one factor. Time away from work and travel to a Gregg County classroom are the others worth adding up.

Method
Realistic Total Cost
Online Course Flat $38.00 for the full Texas Adult Driver Education Course through TrafficSchool.net, certificate included, no additional fees required.
In-Person Classroom Varies by school in the Kilgore and Gregg County area, plus potential travel costs and time off work for fixed class sessions.

Pick It Up Wherever You Left Off

The course saves your progress server-side after every section. Log in from your apartment off Kilgore's Loop 281, from a break at work, or from anywhere with a connection. No app download required. The course runs in your browser and your place holds until you come back.

  • Browser Based

    No app install needed. The course runs in any modern mobile browser without additional software or downloads.

  • Auto-Saved Progress

    Every completed section saves to the server automatically so a lost connection never costs you finished work.

  • Log In Anytime

    No session timers force you off. Return to the course whenever your schedule opens up and continue from the last completed section.

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About This Course and 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 approved for first-time adult license applicants across Texas, including Gregg County residents in the Kilgore area.

  • TDLR approved Texas driver education provider
  • Meets Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84
  • Issues official ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion
  • Approved for Gregg County and statewide use
  • Aligned with current Texas DPS license requirements

Already Licensed? There Are Other Courses Here

The Texas Adult Driver Education Course is specifically for first-time license applicants, not for ticket dismissal or insurance discounts.

Questions About the Course and Getting Licensed in Kilgore

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

Texas law requires first-time driver 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, Section 84.503, which governs adult driver education enrollment. Adults 25 and older are not required to take the course but can choose to complete it. Finishing the course and passing the final exam lets anyone 25 or older skip the in-person DPS written knowledge test entirely. If you are a Gregg County resident in either group, enrolling through TrafficSchool.net gets you started today under current TDLR guidelines.

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 designed to substitute for the DPS Class C written knowledge test under current Texas DPS requirements. Passing the final at the required score means you do not sit for a separate written test at the Kilgore area DPS Driver License Office. The exam covers road signs and road rules, the same material the DPS tests in person. Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84 establishes the framework that allows an approved course final to stand in for the in-person written test. Note that the driving skills test at the DPS is a separate requirement and still takes place in person regardless of course completion.

How long does the course take, and can I finish it in one day?

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 all required material in a single day is possible if your schedule allows. You can also split the hours across multiple sessions since progress saves automatically after each section. Most people working through it steadily find the pacing manageable. Gregg County residents who want to get to their DPS driving skills test appointment as quickly as possible tend to knock it out in one or two sittings rather than spreading it across a week.

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 when you finish the course and pass the final exam. It is the document the Texas DPS Driver License Office requires to confirm you completed the state-mandated adult driver education requirement. Under current Texas DPS requirements, you bring this certificate when you apply for your first Texas driver license. For Kilgore residents, that means taking it to the Gregg County area DPS Driver License Office along with your other required application documents. TrafficSchool.net delivers the ADE-1317 digitally after you pass, so you can print it or present it electronically at the DPS counter.

Do adults have to log behind-the-wheel practice hours for this course?

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 6 hours of classroom instruction and the final exam. The in-person driving skills test at the DPS is still required before the DPS issues your license, but that is a DPS administered test, not a logged practice hour requirement tied to this course. Kilgore area residents schedule the driving skills test directly with the Gregg County DPS Driver License Office after completing the course.

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

The main practical reason is skipping the in-person DPS written knowledge test. Under current Texas DPS requirements, adults 25 and older who apply for a first Texas license without completing an approved adult driver education course must pass the written knowledge test at the DPS office in person. Completing the Texas Adult Driver Education Course and passing its built-in final exam eliminates that step. For someone in Gregg County who has never held a Texas license, that means one fewer appointment at the Kilgore area DPS Driver License Office. Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84 allows this substitution for adults of any eligible age. Enroll through TrafficSchool.net to get started under the latest TDLR guidelines.

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