Get Your First Texas License Starting Right Here in Lavon

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, and available by choice for anyone 25 or older who wants to skip the DPS written knowledge test. Pass the built-in final exam, get your ADE-1317 certificate, and walk into the Collin County DPS office ready for your driving skills test.

  • TDLR Approved: Regulated under Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 84, approved by TDLR for Texas licensing.
  • Self-Paced Course: No daily hour cap. Finish in one sitting or log back in across multiple sessions whenever you are ready.
  • ADE-1317 Certificate: Your digital Certificate of Completion goes straight to the DPS when you apply for your Texas license.
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Create your account and begin the Texas Adult Driver Education Course. The course is approved by TDLR under Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 84. Your progress saves automatically after every section, so you can log out and pick back up without losing anything.

Work Through the Material

The course covers Texas road signs, traffic laws, and alcohol and drug awareness through text and image-based interactive lessons with quizzes between sections. No live video streaming. No enforced timers. Work through it on your schedule, in whatever order the course presents the material.

Pass the Exam and Get Certified

The 30-question final exam covers road signs and road rules. Score 70% or higher and you complete the 6 hours state requirement. Your ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion is issued digitally. That certificate substitutes for the DPS Class C written knowledge test when you apply for your license.

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You Cannot Apply for a License Without This

Ages 18 to 24 in Texas cannot submit a first-time license application until this course is finished. That is the requirement under current TDLR guidelines. Every day the course sits unfinished is another day before you can get to the Collin County DPS Driver License Office for your driving skills test. Finish the course, pass the final, and get that appointment scheduled.

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Built Around What Texas DPS Actually Requires

TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, delivers this course as a TDLR approved Texas driver education provider. The content aligns with current Texas DPS requirements and the TDLR rules under Title 16 Chapter 84. What you study here is what the DPS expects you to know.

Last updated: 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 reflects what Texas DPS tests on the Class C knowledge exam.

No Classroom Required

Complete the course from any device with a browser. No drive to a classroom in Wylie or McKinney. Log in from Lavon and work through it on your own time.

One Flat Price

The full Texas Adult Driver Education Course costs $38.00. That covers all six hours of TDLR approved instruction and your ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion.

Online Course

Complete all six required hours from Lavon without scheduling around a classroom in another city or county.

Self-Paced Completion

No daily cap. Finish in one day or spread sessions across multiple days.

Built-In Written Test

Pass the final exam here and skip the DPS written knowledge test entirely.

Digital Certificate

ADE-1317 issued immediately after passing. No waiting for mail delivery.

In-Person Classroom

Traditional classroom courses exist but require travel to a licensed school outside Lavon, often in Wylie or McKinney.

Fixed Class Schedule

You attend on the school's timeline, not yours. Rescheduling takes extra steps.

Travel Required

No licensed adult driver ed classroom sits in Lavon. Expect a drive into Collin County.

Same Certificate Result

Both formats produce the ADE-1317. The process to get there differs significantly.

How Long This Actually Takes

The state requires 6 hours. Here is how that plays out depending on how you approach it.

Method
Estimated Time to Certificate
Online Course Finish all six required hours in one day or split across sessions with no daily cap enforced.
In-Person Classroom Scheduled over one or more days at a fixed location, often requiring a drive to McKinney or Wylie.

What You Pay to Get Licensed

The course fee is one part of your total cost. Factor in what you spend getting to and from a classroom.

Method
Realistic Total Cost
Online Course Flat $38.00 for the full Texas Adult Driver Education Course, certificate included, no travel cost.
In-Person Classroom Classroom fees vary by school, plus fuel and time driving out of Lavon to reach a licensed provider.

Pick It Up Wherever You Left Off

The course saves your progress server-side after every section. Log in from your phone on FM 6 waiting for someone, switch to your laptop at home, and the course picks up exactly where you stopped. No daily hour cap means you control the pace entirely.

  • Any Device

    Phone, tablet, or desktop all work. No app download required to access your course.

  • Auto-Saved Progress

    Server-side saving after each section means a lost connection does not cost you completed work.

  • Your Schedule

    No enforced timers or mandatory breaks. Return to the course whenever your day allows it.

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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 delivered here meets the requirements of Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 84 and current Texas DPS licensing standards for first-time adult applicants.

  • TDLR approved Texas provider
  • Meets Title 16 Chapter 84 standards
  • ADE-1317 certificate issued on completion
  • Aligned with current DPS requirements
  • First-time adult license eligible

Still Need to Prep for the Driving Skills Test?

The course handles the written knowledge test. The driving skills test at the DPS is a separate step you still complete in person.

Questions About the Texas Adult Driver Education Course

Who is required to take this course in Texas?

First-time Texas driver license applicants between the ages of 18 and 24 are required to complete this course before applying. 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 written knowledge test, which is a real advantage if you want to walk into the Collin County DPS Driver License Office with that step already handled. Check your situation against current TDLR guidelines to confirm which category applies to you before you enroll.

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

Yes. The 30-question final exam built into this 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 at the DPS counter. This applies to both the 18 to 24 group and the 25 and older group who take the course by choice. The exam covers road signs and road rules, the same material the DPS tests. What you still complete in person at the Collin County DPS Driver License Office is the driving skills test. That road test is a separate requirement and is not waived by this course. Plan your DPS appointment accordingly after you receive your ADE-1317.

How long does the course take to finish?

The Texas Adult Driver Education Course requires 6 hours of TDLR approved instruction, as mandated under Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 84. There is no daily hour cap, so you can finish the full requirement in a single day or spread it across multiple sessions over several days. Your progress saves automatically server-side after each section, so logging out does not cost you completed work. Most people working steadily can knock it out in one focused sitting. Others split it up around work or other obligations. Either approach gets you to the same result: a completed course, a passed final exam, and your ADE-1317 certificate ready for the Collin County 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 by a TDLR approved provider when you finish the Texas Adult Driver Education Course and pass the final exam. It is the document the Texas DPS requires when you apply for your first driver license. Under current Texas DPS requirements, you present this certificate as proof that you completed the state-mandated adult driver education requirement. The certificate is issued digitally after you pass, so you are not waiting on anything in the mail. Bring it to the Collin County DPS Driver License Office along with your other required documents when you go in for your driving skills test and license application. Confirm current DPS document requirements 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 under Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 84, Section 84.503. You complete the six hours of online instruction, pass the final exam, and receive your ADE-1317 certificate without any supervised driving log attached to the course itself. The in-person driving skills test at the DPS is still required and is separate from this course, but there is no hour-logging requirement tied to enrollment here. Practice driving on your own before your DPS road test appointment in Collin County.

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 applying for a first Texas license can either take the written test at the DPS counter or complete an approved adult driver education course and use the course final exam as a substitute. Passing the course final at the required score means you walk into the Collin County DPS Driver License Office without that written test hanging over the visit. For someone who has not studied Texas traffic laws recently, working through the course material is also better preparation than showing up cold. Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 84 authorizes this substitution. Enroll, finish the six hours, and show up to your DPS appointment with one less thing to handle.

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