Get Your First Texas License Starting Right Here in Lockney

This is the Texas Adult Driver Education Course, regulated by TDLR and required for first-time applicants ages 18 to 24 under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. Adults 25 and older can take it to skip the DPS written knowledge test entirely. Pass the built-in final exam, get your ADE-1317 certificate, and walk into the Floyd County area DPS office ready for your driving skills test.

  • TDLR Approved: Course meets current Texas DPS requirements under Title 16, Chapter 84 of the Texas Administrative Code.
  • Self-Paced Format: No daily hour cap. Finish in one sitting or log back in across multiple sessions whenever your schedule allows.
  • ADE-1317 Certificate: Digital certificate issued on passing. Bring it to the DPS office when you apply for your Texas driver license.
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Enroll Online

Create your account with TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, a TDLR approved Texas driver education provider. Enrollment takes only a few minutes. Your progress saves automatically server-side after every section, so you never lose your place if you close the browser.

Complete the Course

Work through text and image based interactive lessons covering Texas road signs, traffic laws, and alcohol and drug material. Short quizzes appear between sections to keep you sharp. No live video streaming required. Log in and out as needed until all sections are done.

Pass the Exam and Get Certified

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

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You Cannot Apply for Your License Without This

Under Section 84.503 of the Texas Administrative Code, first-time applicants ages 18 to 24 must finish this course before the DPS will process their license application. Every day you wait is another day you are not licensed. Lockney sits in Floyd County, and the nearest DPS Driver License Office handling road tests is roughly 45 miles away in Lubbock. Finish the course first, then make that drive once and walk out licensed.

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Built on Current Texas Licensing Rules

TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, delivers this course under TDLR oversight as required by Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. Content reflects the latest TDLR guidelines and current Texas DPS requirements so what you study matches what Texas actually tests.

Last updated: 2025
State Approved Content

Every lesson meets TDLR standards under Title 16, Chapter 84. The material you study here is the same material Texas bases its Class C knowledge requirements on.

Access Any Device

Log in from your phone, tablet, or computer. 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 sections and the final exam. No hidden fees added at checkout before you finish.

Online Course

Complete all six required hours on your own schedule from anywhere in Floyd County, no classroom commute required.

No Daily Hour Cap

Finish in one day or spread sessions across multiple days without any enforced daily limit.

Built-In Written Test

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

Instant Certificate

Digital ADE-1317 issued immediately on passing, ready to present at the DPS office.

In-Person Classroom

Traditional classroom option requires finding a licensed school near Floyd County and matching their fixed schedule.

Fixed Class Schedule

Attend on the school's timetable, not yours, with no option to pause and resume later.

Separate DPS Written Test

Some classroom formats still require you to take the written knowledge test at the DPS office.

Travel Required

No licensed adult driver education classroom sits in Lockney itself, so travel adds time and cost.

How Long Does Getting Licensed Actually Take

The course itself is six hours. What you control is how fast you move through it and how soon you book your DPS road test in Lubbock.

Method
Estimated Time to Certificate
Online Course Route Finish all six course hours at your pace, pass the final exam, get your ADE-1317, then drive to Lubbock once for the skills test only.
Classroom Route Coordinate with a school schedule outside Floyd County, attend fixed sessions, then still make the trip to the Lubbock DPS for testing.

What This Actually Costs You

The online course runs $38.00. Compare that against the time and fuel cost of multiple trips from Lockney to Lubbock for classroom and testing.

Method
Realistic Total Cost
Online Course Pay $38.00 once. One trip to the Lubbock DPS for your driving skills test covers everything you need.
In-Person Classroom Classroom tuition plus fuel for multiple 45-mile drives from Lockney to Lubbock adds up fast before you even test.

Pick Up Where You Left Off

Out in Floyd County, your schedule does not always cooperate. Log in from your phone between shifts, finish a section on your lunch break, and come back later without losing progress. The course saves your place server-side every time you complete a section.

  • Phone Friendly

    Every lesson and quiz loads cleanly on a mobile browser without needing a separate app download.

  • Auto-Saved Progress

    Server-side saving means closing the browser or switching devices never wipes your completed sections.

  • Pick Your Sessions

    No enforced timers or mandatory breaks. Return to the course whenever you are ready to keep going.

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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 all requirements under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, and reflects current Texas DPS requirements as of the latest TDLR guidelines.

  • TDLR approved Texas provider
  • Meets Title 16, Chapter 84 standards
  • ADE-1317 certificate issued on completion
  • Covers current DPS Class C requirements
  • Accepted at Texas DPS Driver License Offices

Need a Different Texas Driver Education Course

This course covers first-time adult licensing only. Other Texas driver education needs have their own separate approved courses.

Questions About the Texas Adult Driver Education Course

Who is required to take this course in Texas?

First-time Texas driver license applicants between ages 18 and 24 are required to complete this course before the DPS will process their application. That requirement comes directly from Section 84.503 of the Texas Administrative Code, Title 16, Chapter 84, 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 time saver when the nearest DPS Driver License Office is about 45 miles from Lockney in Lubbock. Check your age group, confirm your situation, and enroll through TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, a TDLR approved provider.

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

Yes. The 30-question final exam built into this 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 that written test in person at the Lubbock DPS Driver License Office. The exam covers road signs and road rules in multiple-choice format, matching what Texas tests on the Class C knowledge exam. This substitution is recognized under TDLR guidelines tied to Title 16, Chapter 84. The in-person driving skills test at the DPS is still required and separate. Passing the course final does not waive that road test.

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 six-hour minimum under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. There is no daily hour cap, so finishing in a single day is possible if your schedule allows it. You can also spread sessions across multiple days since progress saves automatically server-side after each section. Living out in Floyd County near Lockney, you already know days do not always go as planned. Log in when you have time, finish a section, and come back later without losing anything. The course stays open until you complete all sections and pass the final exam.

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 TDLR approved providers 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 at the DPS Driver License Office as proof you completed the state mandated adult driver education requirement. For Lockney residents in Floyd County, that means bringing it to the Lubbock DPS Driver License Office, roughly 45 miles away. TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, issues your digital ADE-1317 after you pass. Save it and bring it with you on the day you go in for your driving skills test.

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 Section 84.503 of the Texas Administrative Code, Title 16, Chapter 84. The six hours you complete here are all classroom instruction hours, delivered through text and image based interactive lessons and quizzes. You still have to pass the in-person driving skills test at the DPS Driver License Office in Lubbock, but no supervised driving log is required beforehand. Finish the course, get your ADE-1317 certificate, and schedule your road test through the Lubbock DPS office when you are ready.

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

The main reason is skipping the DPS written knowledge test entirely. Under current Texas DPS requirements, adults 25 and older who complete the Texas Adult Driver Education Course and pass the built-in final exam do not have to take the Class C written knowledge test in person at the DPS. For someone in Lockney making a 45-mile drive to the Lubbock DPS Driver License Office, showing up with your ADE-1317 certificate already in hand means one trip instead of potentially two. The course also covers Texas-specific traffic laws, road signs, and alcohol and drug rules that are worth knowing before you get on US-70 or FM roads around Floyd County. Enroll through TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, a TDLR approved provider, and handle the written portion before you ever leave home.

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