Get Your First Texas License Starting Right Here in Laredo

This is the Texas Adult Driver Education Course, the state-mandated 6-hour course required for first-time license applicants ages 18 to 24 in 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 Webb County DPS Driver License Office ready to test.

  • TDLR Approved: Approved by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation under Title 16, Chapter 84 of the Texas Administrative Code.
  • Self-Paced Course: No daily hour cap. Finish the required 6 hours in one sitting or spread sessions across multiple days.
  • ADE-1317 Certificate: Your digital ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion is issued after passing and goes straight to the DPS with your application.
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Sign up and enroll in the Texas Adult Driver Education Course through TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, a TDLR approved Texas driver education provider. Your progress saves automatically after every section, so you can log out and pick back up without losing anything.

Work Through the Course

The course runs through Texas traffic laws, road signs, and safe driving rules using text-based interactive lessons with quizzes between sections. No live video streams. No enforced timers. Work through the material at whatever pace keeps you moving forward through all required content.

Pass the Exam and Get Certified

After completing 6 hours of TDLR approved instruction, you take a 30-question final exam covering road signs and road rules. Score 70% or better and you receive your ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion. That certificate replaces the DPS Class C written knowledge test when you apply at the Webb County DPS Driver License Office.

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You Cannot Apply for a Texas License Without This

For anyone 18 to 24 in Laredo, the Texas Adult Driver Education Course is a hard requirement before the DPS will process your first license application. Finishing the course and passing the built-in written test means you arrive at the Webb County DPS Driver License Office with one less hurdle standing between you and your driving skills test. The sooner you complete this, the sooner you are actually licensed.

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Regulated by TDLR, Accepted by Texas DPS

TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, is a TDLR approved Texas driver education provider. The Texas Adult Driver Education Course meets current Texas DPS requirements and satisfies the adult driver education mandate under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84.

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

Every lesson meets TDLR standards under Title 16, Chapter 84. The certificate the course issues is accepted at Texas DPS Driver License Offices statewide, including the Webb County location serving Laredo.

No Classroom Required

Complete the entire Texas Adult Driver Education Course from any device with a browser. No driving to a classroom on Saunders Street or anywhere else in Laredo. Enroll for $38.00 and start today.

One Flat Price

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

Texas Adult Driver Education Course Online

Complete all required coursework and the written knowledge exam from home, then head to the Webb County DPS office only for the driving skills test.

No Daily Hour Cap

Finish the full 6 hours in one day or split sessions across multiple days with no restrictions.

Written Test Built In

The 30-question final exam substitutes for the DPS Class C written knowledge test entirely.

Instant Certificate

Your digital ADE-1317 certificate is issued immediately after passing the final exam.

In-Person Classroom Option

Traditional classroom driver education in Webb County requires scheduling around a provider's fixed class times and physically attending every session.

Fixed Class Schedule

You attend on the provider's timetable, not your own, which limits scheduling flexibility.

Separate DPS Written Test

Some in-person formats still require you to take the written knowledge test at the DPS office.

Paper Certificate Processing

Physical certificate handling can add days before you have what the DPS needs for your application.

How Long Does This Actually Take?

Here is a realistic look at the time involved for a Laredo resident getting a first Texas license.

Method
Estimated Time to Certificate
Online Course Complete the required 6 hours on your own schedule with no daily cap, then drive to the Webb County DPS Driver License Office only once for the skills test.
In-Person Classroom Attend multiple scheduled sessions at a Webb County classroom location, then make a separate DPS trip for the written test before the skills test appointment.

What You Pay Versus the Alternatives

Cost matters when you are just getting started. Here is how the options stack up for Laredo residents.

Method
Realistic Total Cost
Online Course at TrafficSchool.net Pay $38.00 for the full Texas Adult Driver Education Course including the final exam and your ADE-1317 certificate upon passing.
In-Person Classroom in Webb County Local classroom providers in the Laredo area typically charge more than the online option and require additional trips for testing.

Start on Your Phone, Finish on Your Laptop

The course works on any device with a browser. A lot of people in Laredo start a section on their phone during lunch and finish it at home later that night. Your progress saves server-side after every section, so switching devices mid-course does not cost you anything.

  • Any Device

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

  • Auto-Saved Progress

    Every completed section saves automatically to the server. Log out and return without losing your place.

  • Pick Up Anytime

    No session expiration pressure. Return to the course whenever your schedule in Laredo allows.

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About This 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 current Texas DPS requirements and satisfies the adult driver education mandate under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, Section 84.503.

  • TDLR approved Texas driver education provider
  • Meets Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84
  • ADE-1317 certificate issued upon passing
  • Accepted at all Texas DPS Driver License Offices
  • Course content current with latest TDLR guidelines

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TrafficSchool.net also offers Texas defensive driving courses for ticket dismissal and insurance discount purposes.

Questions About the Texas Adult Driver Education Course

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

Anyone applying for their 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 many do because completing the course and passing the built-in final exam lets them skip the in-person written knowledge test at the DPS entirely. If you live in Laredo and fall into either group, you can enroll through TrafficSchool.net and start today.

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 meet the same standard as the DPS Class C written knowledge test. Under current Texas DPS requirements and TDLR guidelines governing approved adult driver education providers, passing the course final exam at the required score means you do not retake the written test in person at the Webb County DPS Driver License Office. You bring your ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion to the DPS instead. The in-person driving skills test is a separate requirement and still happens at the DPS office. The course final only substitutes for the written portion, not the road test.

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

The Texas Adult Driver Education Course covers 6 hours of TDLR approved instruction as required under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. There is no daily hour cap on this course, so finishing all required content in a single day is entirely possible if your schedule allows. You can also split sessions across multiple days since the course saves your progress server-side after every completed section. Laredo residents who work during the week often knock out a few sections in the evening and finish over a weekend. The only requirement is completing all course content and passing the final exam at 70% before your ADE-1317 certificate is issued.

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 to adults who finish the Texas Adult Driver Education Course and pass the final exam. TDLR requires approved providers to issue this specific certificate under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. You receive it digitally after passing. When you go to the Webb County DPS Driver License Office on Saunders Street in Laredo to apply for your first Texas license, you bring this certificate as proof that you completed the required adult driver education and passed the written knowledge component. Without it, the DPS cannot process a first-time license application for anyone in the 18 to 24 age group. Keep a digital copy saved somewhere accessible.

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 adult course focuses on the classroom instruction component, which you complete through the online lessons and the final exam. The driving skills test you take at the Webb County DPS Driver License Office is a separate DPS requirement and is not tied to any practice hour log from this course. Once you have your ADE-1317 certificate, your next step is scheduling the driving skills test at the Laredo area DPS office.

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

The main reason adults 25 and older take the Texas Adult Driver Education Course is to skip the in-person written knowledge test at the DPS. Under current Texas DPS requirements, adults in this age group who apply for a first Texas license can substitute the course completion certificate for the DPS written test. For someone in Laredo who has never held a Texas license, that means one fewer trip to the Webb County DPS Driver License Office and no sitting in the waiting room to take a test on a screen. The course also covers Texas-specific traffic laws and road signs that are genuinely useful if you have been driving in another state or country and are now applying here for the first time.

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