Get Your First Texas License Starting Right Here in Longview

This is the Texas Adult Driver Education Course, approved by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. Ages 18 to 24 are required to finish it before applying at the Longview area DPS Driver License Office. Adults 25 and older can take it to skip the in-person written knowledge test entirely. Either way, this course gets you to the DPS ready to go.

  • TDLR Approved: Regulated under Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 84, the state framework for adult driver education.
  • Self-Paced Course: No daily hour cap. Finish in one sitting or log back in across multiple sessions whenever your schedule allows.
  • ADE-1317 Certificate: Pass the final exam and you get the official certificate the Longview area DPS office needs to process your license.
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Enroll and Start Today

Create your account and jump straight into the course material. TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, is a TDLR approved Texas driver education provider. Your progress saves automatically after each section, so you can stop and pick back up without losing ground.

Work Through the 6 Hours

The course covers Texas road signs, traffic laws, and alcohol and drug material through text and image based interactive lessons with quizzes between sections. No live video streaming. No enforced timers. Work through it at whatever pace gets the material to stick.

Pass the Exam, Get Your Certificate

The 30-question final exam covers road signs and road rules. Score 70% or better and you complete the state mandated 6 hours requirement. Your digital ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion comes to you immediately, ready to bring to the Longview area DPS Driver License Office.

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Every Day Without This Course Is a Day Without Your License

For anyone 18 to 24 in Gregg County, the Texas Adult Driver Education Course is a hard requirement before the DPS will process your license application. You cannot skip it or substitute something else. Finishing this course and passing the built-in written test means you walk into the Longview area DPS Driver License Office with one less thing standing between you and your license.

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Built Around Current Texas DPS Requirements

The course content reflects the latest TDLR guidelines under Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 84. TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, holds active TDLR approval as a Texas driver education provider. What you study here matches what the Longview area DPS expects.

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

Every lesson meets TDLR standards under Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 84. The certificate you earn is accepted at the Longview area DPS Driver License Office as required documentation.

Access on Any Device

Log in from a laptop, desktop, or tablet. 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, the final exam, and your ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion. No hidden fees added at checkout.

Texas Adult Driver Education Course Online

Complete the full 6-hour TDLR approved course on your schedule, pass the final exam, and receive your ADE-1317 certificate without a classroom commute.

No Daily Study Cap

Finish the full course 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.

Instant Certificate Delivery

Your ADE-1317 arrives digitally the moment you pass the final exam.

Traditional In-Person Classroom Option

Classroom-based adult driver education exists in Texas but requires scheduling around a provider's fixed class times and physical location.

Fixed Class Schedule

You attend on the provider's timetable, not your own available hours.

Separate DPS Written Test

Some in-person paths still require a separate written test visit at DPS.

Travel Required

Getting to a classroom adds time before you even start the course material.

How Fast Can You Actually Finish This?

The course requires 6 state-mandated hours. Here is how the two paths compare for a Gregg County resident.

Method
Estimated Time to Certificate
Online Course Start today, finish the 6 hours on your own schedule, and get your ADE-1317 certificate the same day you pass the final exam.
In-Person Classroom Find a provider, wait for an open class date, drive to the location, and sit through a fixed schedule that may span multiple days.

What This Actually Costs You

Price matters when you are just getting started. Here is the honest comparison for a Longview area first-time applicant.

Method
Realistic Total Cost
Online Course at TrafficSchool.net $38.00 covers full course access, the final exam, and your ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion with no add-on fees.
In-Person Classroom Option Classroom provider fees vary and do not include your gas, parking, or time spent commuting to and from the class location.

Pick It Up Wherever You Left Off

The course saves your progress server-side after every section. Log in from your phone on a lunch break, switch to a laptop at home later, and the course remembers exactly where you stopped. No daily cap means you can push through as much as you want in a single session.

  • Any Device Works

    Phone, tablet, or desktop all load the course correctly without any app download required.

  • Auto-Saved Progress

    Server-side saves after each section mean you never repeat completed material after logging back in.

  • Pick Your Sessions

    No enforced timers or mandatory breaks. Come back when you are ready and keep moving forward.

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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 the requirements of Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 84 and is accepted by the Longview area DPS Driver License Office.

  • TDLR approved Texas driver education provider
  • Meets Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 84
  • ADE-1317 certificate accepted at Texas DPS offices
  • Course content reflects current TDLR guidelines
  • Serves first-time adult license applicants statewide

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This 6-hour course is for first-time Texas license applicants only, not for ticket dismissal or insurance reduction.

Questions Longview Residents Ask Before Enrolling

Who is actually required to take this course in Texas?

Under Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 84, Section 84.503, any first-time Texas driver license applicant between the ages of 18 and 24 must complete the Texas Adult Driver Education Course before the DPS will process their application. That requirement applies to everyone in that age range, including Gregg County residents applying at the Longview area DPS Driver License Office. Adults 25 and older are not required to take the course, but completing it lets them skip the in-person DPS written knowledge test. If you are 25 or older and want to avoid that extra DPS visit, enrolling is a practical move. Either way, your next step is to create your account and start the course today.

Does passing the course final exam really replace the DPS written test?

Yes. The 30-question final exam built into the Texas Adult Driver Education Course substitutes for the DPS Class C written knowledge test, as recognized under current Texas DPS requirements and TDLR guidelines. The exam covers road signs and road rules in multiple-choice format. Score 70% or better and you complete the course. When you bring your ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion to the Longview area DPS Driver License Office, you do not sit for a separate written knowledge test at the counter. The in-person driving skills test is still required and happens at the DPS separately. Passing the course exam only covers the written portion, not the road test. Plan your DPS appointment for the driving skills test after you have your certificate in hand.

How long does the course actually 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, so you can complete the full course in a single day if your schedule allows, or spread it across multiple sessions over several days. Progress saves server-side after each section, so logging out does not cost you any completed work. Most people working steadily find the material moves at a reasonable pace. The road signs section and the alcohol and drug content tend to take more focus than the rest. Gregg County residents who want to get to the Longview area DPS sooner can push through the full course in one sitting without any system restriction stopping them.

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 under TDLR rules when you pass the Texas Adult Driver Education Course final exam. It is the document the Texas DPS requires to confirm you completed state approved adult driver education. Under current Texas DPS requirements, you bring the ADE-1317 to the Longview area DPS Driver License Office when you apply for your Class C license. The Longview DPS office is the location Gregg County residents use for license applications and driving skills tests. Without this certificate, the DPS will not process a first-time application for anyone in the 18 to 24 age group. You receive the ADE-1317 digitally as soon as you pass the final exam, so print it or save it before your DPS 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 to the adult course governed by Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 84, Section 84.503. The 6-hour adult course is classroom instruction only, delivered here through text and image based interactive lessons. You complete the coursework, pass the final exam, and receive your ADE-1317 certificate without any supervised driving log. The in-person driving skills test at the Longview area DPS Driver License Office is still required before you get your license, but that is a DPS step, not a course requirement. Schedule your DPS road test after you have your ADE-1317 certificate ready.

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 built-in final exam receive the ADE-1317 certificate, which substitutes for the written test at the DPS. For a Gregg County resident, the Longview area DPS Driver License Office handles first-time license applications, and wait times at that office can run long depending on the day. Showing up with your ADE-1317 already in hand removes one step from that visit entirely. Adults in this age group who have been driving in another state or country and are getting their first Texas license often find this the faster path. Enroll, finish the 6 hours, and walk into the DPS with less to do.

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