Get Your First Texas License Starting Right Here in Webb County

Las Quintas Fronterizas sits in Webb County, and getting a first Texas driver license means completing the state-required Texas Adult Driver Education Course before you walk into the DPS. Ages 18 to 24 must finish it. Ages 25 and older can take it to skip the in-person written knowledge test entirely. Either way, the course final exam handles the written test for you.

  • TDLR Approved: Course meets current Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation standards under Title 16, Chapter 84.
  • No Daily Cap: Finish the required hours in one sitting or log back in across multiple days, no enforced daily limit.
  • ADE-1317 Certificate: Pass the final exam and you get the ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion the Webb County DPS office requires.
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Create your account with TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, a TDLR approved Texas driver education provider. Enrollment is open to any first-time Texas license applicant who is at least 18 years old and meets current TDLR eligibility guidelines under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84.

Complete the Course

Work through text and image-based interactive lessons covering Texas road signs, traffic laws, and alcohol and drug rules. Quizzes appear between sections. Your progress saves automatically after each section, so you can log out and pick up exactly where you left off without losing anything.

Pass and Get Certified

Finish 6 hours of TDLR approved instruction, then pass the 30-question final exam at 70% or better. That exam substitutes for the DPS Class C written knowledge test. You get your ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion and head to the Webb County DPS office ready for the driving skills test.

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You Cannot Apply for a License Without This

For anyone between 18 and 24 in Las Quintas Fronterizas, the Texas Adult Driver Education Course is not optional. Texas law blocks the license application until this course is done. For adults 25 and older, finishing the course means skipping the in-person written test at the DPS office entirely. The sooner the course is complete, the sooner you are standing at the Webb County DPS office ready for the road test.

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Approved by the State, Built for Texas Adults

TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, delivers this course under TDLR approval as required by Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. As of the latest TDLR guidelines, the course content and final exam meet every requirement for adult driver education in Texas.

Last updated: 2025
State Approved Content

Every lesson meets current Texas DPS requirements and TDLR standards, so the certificate you earn is valid when you apply for your Webb County license.

Works on Any Device

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

One Flat Price

Pay $38.00 and get full access to all course material and the final exam. No hidden fees between enrollment and your ADE-1317 certificate.

Texas Adult Driver Education Course Online

Complete the required 6-hour course on your own schedule from Las Quintas Fronterizas, with no commute to a classroom and no fixed class times.

No Classroom Commute

Work from home without driving to a Webb County classroom location.

Self-Paced Sessions

No daily hour cap means you finish on your own timeline.

Written Test Included

The course final exam replaces the DPS in-person written knowledge test.

Instant Certificate

ADE-1317 certificate delivered digitally once you pass the final exam.

Traditional In-Person Driver Education

Classroom-based adult driver education requires fixed schedules, travel to a licensed facility, and separate DPS written test appointments.

Fixed Class Schedule

Attend sessions on the provider's timetable, not yours.

Travel Required

Drive to a licensed classroom facility in or near Webb County.

Separate Written Test

May still require a separate DPS written knowledge test appointment.

Paper Certificate

Certificate processing depends on the provider's own timeline.

How Long This Actually Takes

Two paths to the Webb County DPS office. One is faster.

Method
Estimated Time to Certificate
Online Course Complete the required hours at your own pace, no daily cap, no mandatory wait between sessions, certificate ready after passing the final.
In-Person Classroom Fixed session blocks spread across multiple days, plus a separate DPS written test appointment before you can apply for your license.

What You Actually Pay

The online course costs less and skips the extra DPS written test trip.

Method
Realistic Total Cost
Online Course One flat fee of $38.00 covers all lessons, quizzes, the final exam, and your ADE-1317 certificate with no add-on charges.
In-Person Classroom Classroom provider fees vary and may not include the separate DPS written knowledge test fee or travel costs to the facility.

Finish the Course From Anywhere

Las Quintas Fronterizas is right on the Webb County side of the border, and not everyone has a dedicated desk setup at home. The course runs on any phone or tablet browser. Log in during a lunch break, finish a section, and your progress is already saved when you come back.

  • Phone Friendly

    Full course access on any smartphone browser, no app download required to get started.

  • Auto-Saved Progress

    Server-side saving means closing the browser never loses a completed section or quiz result.

  • Pick Up Anytime

    No session timers running in the background, log back in whenever your schedule opens up.

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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 on this platform meets the requirements of Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, and is accepted by the Texas DPS for first-time adult license applicants statewide, including Webb County residents.

  • TDLR approved Texas provider
  • Meets Title 16, Chapter 84 standards
  • ADE-1317 certificate issued on completion
  • Accepted at Texas DPS offices statewide
  • Current TDLR guidelines compliant

Need a Different Texas Driver Education Course?

This is the adult first-license course. Other Texas driver education needs have their own approved courses.

Questions About the Course in Las Quintas Fronterizas

Who is required to take this course in Texas?

Texas law requires anyone between 18 and 24 applying for a first Texas driver license to complete the Texas Adult Driver Education Course before submitting a license application. That requirement comes from Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, specifically Section 84.503 governing adult enrollment. Adults 25 and older are not required to take it, but completing the course lets them skip the in-person DPS written knowledge test, which is a real time saver before heading to the Webb County DPS Driver License Office. Check current TDLR guidelines to confirm your eligibility before enrolling.

Does passing the course final 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. Under current Texas DPS requirements, passing the course final exam at the required score means you do not sit for a separate written test at the DPS office. You still need to pass the in-person driving skills test at the Webb County DPS Driver License Office, which is a separate step the course does not replace. Bring your ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion when you go in for the driving skills test appointment.

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 6-hour requirement under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. There is no daily hour cap, so you can work through all the material in a single day or split it across multiple sessions. Progress saves automatically after each section, so logging out between sessions does not cost you completed work. Most people in Las Quintas Fronterizas find it practical to split the course across two or three evenings rather than sitting through everything at once.

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 when you apply for a first driver license. Under current Texas DPS requirements, you bring the ADE-1317 to the Webb County DPS Driver License Office along with your other application documents. The Laredo DPS Driver License Office, which serves Webb County residents including those from Las Quintas Fronterizas, is located approximately 10 miles from the Las Quintas Fronterizas area. Do not show up 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 Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, Section 84.503. The adult course is classroom instruction only, delivered through text and image-based lessons with quizzes and a final exam. The separate in-person driving skills test at the Webb County DPS Driver License Office is still required before you get your license, but that is a DPS step, not a course requirement.

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

The main reason is skipping the in-person written knowledge test at the DPS. 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 Webb County DPS Driver License Office. That removes one trip and one appointment from the licensing process. For someone who moved to Las Quintas Fronterizas from another state and is getting a first Texas license, the course also covers Texas-specific road signs and traffic laws that differ from other states, which makes the driving skills test less of a surprise.

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