Get Your First Texas License Starting Right Here in Kimble

This is the Texas Adult Driver Education Course, regulated by TDLR under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. Ages 18 to 24 must finish it before applying for a Texas license. Adults 25 and older can take it to skip the in-person DPS written knowledge test entirely. Pass the course, get your ADE-1317 certificate, and walk into the Junction DPS office ready.

  • TDLR Approved: Course meets current Texas DPS requirements under TDLR rules for adult driver education.
  • No Daily Cap: No enforced daily hour limit. Finish in one sitting or log back in across multiple sessions.
  • ADE-1317 Certificate: Digital certificate issued on passing. Bring it to the DPS office when you apply for your license.
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Create your account and enroll in the Texas Adult Driver Education Course through TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, a TDLR approved Texas driver education provider. Eligibility under Section 84.503 covers any first-time Texas license applicant who is at least 18 years old.

Complete the Course

Work through text and image based interactive lessons covering Texas road signs, traffic laws, and alcohol and drug awareness. Quizzes appear between sections. Progress saves automatically after each section, so closing the browser does not cost you your place in the material.

Pass and Get Certified

Finish 6 hours of TDLR approved instruction and pass the 30-question final exam at 70% or better. That exam substitutes for the DPS Class C written knowledge test. Your digital ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion is issued immediately so you can head to the Junction DPS office prepared.

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You Cannot Apply for Your License Without This

For anyone 18 to 24 in Kimble County, the Texas Adult Driver Education Course is a hard requirement before DPS will process your first license application. The Junction DPS Driver License Office is roughly 60 miles from central Kimble. Finishing the course and passing the built-in written test means that drive is for your road skills test only, not a written test you still have to pass in person.

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TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, delivers this course under current TDLR approval as required by Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. The material covers Texas-specific traffic law, road signs, and the rules you will actually use on US 83 and the roads around Kimble County.

Last updated: Last reviewed to reflect the latest TDLR guidelines and current Texas DPS requirements.
State Approved Content

Every lesson meets TDLR standards for adult driver education in Texas. The final exam substitutes for the DPS Class C written knowledge test under current Texas DPS requirements.

Access Any Device

Log in from any computer, tablet, or phone. Progress saves server-side after each section so you pick up exactly where you left off, no matter the device.

One Flat Price

The course costs $38.00. No hidden fees added at checkout. That covers the full 6 hours of instruction and your ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion.

Online Course

Complete the state required Texas Adult Driver Education Course on your schedule, with no commute to a classroom and no fixed class times to work around.

No Classroom Commute

Work through lessons from Kimble without driving to a physical school location.

Auto-Saved Progress

Server-side saves mean you never lose completed sections between sessions.

Written Test Included

Pass the course final and skip the in-person DPS written knowledge test entirely.

In-Person Classroom

Traditional classroom driver education requires attending scheduled sessions at a licensed school, which may require travel well outside Kimble County.

Fixed Class Schedule

Attendance depends on the school's calendar, not your availability or work schedule.

Travel Required

No licensed adult driver education classroom is confirmed operating in Kimble itself.

Same Certificate Result

Both formats produce the ADE-1317 certificate DPS requires for your license application.

How Long Does This Actually Take?

The state mandates 6 hours of instruction. Here is how the two paths compare for a Kimble resident.

Method
Estimated Time to Certificate
Online Course Complete the required hours on your own schedule with no daily cap, no classroom travel, and no waiting for a class to fill.
In-Person Classroom Requires finding a licensed school, scheduling around their calendar, and likely driving outside Kimble County for each session.

What Does Each Option Cost?

Price is one factor. Time and travel from Kimble County are the others worth calculating.

Method
Realistic Total Cost
Online Course Flat $38.00 covers the full course and your ADE-1317 certificate with no added fees at checkout.
In-Person Classroom Tuition varies by school and does not include fuel or time costs for driving to and from class outside Kimble County.

Finish the Course From Anywhere

Out on a ranch road in Kimble County or sitting at home in Junction, the course loads on any device with a browser. No app download required. Lessons and quizzes work the same on a phone screen as on a desktop, and your progress is always saved server-side.

  • Any Device

    Phone, tablet, or laptop all work. No special software or app installation needed to access the course.

  • Saved Progress

    Every completed section saves automatically. Log out and return later without losing any finished work.

  • Pick Up 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 offered here meets all requirements under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, as of the latest TDLR guidelines for adult enrollment and course completion.

  • TDLR approved Texas provider
  • Meets Title 16, Chapter 84 standards
  • Issues official ADE-1317 certificate
  • Covers current Texas DPS requirements
  • Adult enrollment per Section 84.503

Already Licensed? Other Texas Courses Available

This adult driver education course is for first-time Texas license applicants only, 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 between 18 and 24 applying for a first Texas driver license must complete the Texas Adult Driver Education Course before DPS will process the 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. Both groups receive the same ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion on passing. If you live in Kimble County and fall into either group, enrolling through TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, a TDLR approved provider, is the practical starting point.

Does passing the course final exam mean I skip the written test at DPS?

Yes. The 30-question final exam built into the Texas Adult Driver Education Course substitutes for the DPS Class C written knowledge test under current Texas DPS requirements. Pass the final at the required score and you do not retake a written test when you walk into the Junction DPS Driver License Office, which serves Kimble County residents and sits roughly 60 miles from central Kimble. The in-person driving skills test at DPS is a separate requirement and is still conducted at the office regardless of how you completed the written portion. Bring your ADE-1317 certificate when you go. That certificate is what DPS needs to confirm you finished the course.

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 on this course, so finishing in a single day is possible if your schedule allows. Spreading it across multiple sessions works just as well because progress saves server-side after each section. As of the latest TDLR guidelines, no enforced break periods or daily limits apply to this adult course format. Kimble County residents who want to get to the Junction DPS office for their road skills test as soon as possible can work through the material at whatever pace their day allows.

What is the ADE-1317 certificate and what do I do with it at DPS?

The ADE-1317 is the official Certificate of Completion issued by a TDLR approved provider when you finish the Texas Adult Driver Education Course and pass the final exam. It is the document DPS requires to confirm you completed state mandated adult driver education under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. You receive it digitally after passing. Print it or have it accessible on your phone when you go to the Junction DPS Driver License Office, which is the nearest DPS location handling license applications and road skills tests for Kimble County residents. Without the ADE-1317, DPS cannot process a first-time license application for anyone in the 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 covers classroom instruction only, delivered through text and image based interactive lessons with quizzes between sections. The in-person driving skills test at the DPS office is still required before DPS issues your license, but that test is separate from this course and is conducted at the Junction DPS Driver License Office. No practice hour log is submitted with your ADE-1317 certificate.

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 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 Kimble County, the nearest DPS Driver License Office is in Junction, roughly 60 miles away. Making that drive once for the road skills test is unavoidable. Making it twice, once for a written test and once for the road test, is not. Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84 authorizes this course for voluntary adult enrollment, and the ADE-1317 certificate satisfies the written test requirement at DPS for this age group.

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