Get Your First Texas License Starting Right Here in Marfa

This is the Texas Adult Driver Education Course, the state-mandated 6-hour program required for first-time license applicants ages 18 to 24 in Texas, and available to anyone 25 or older who wants to skip the in-person written knowledge test at the DPS. Finish the course, pass the built-in exam, get your ADE-1317 certificate, and walk into the Presidio County DPS office ready for your driving skills test.

  • State Approved: Regulated by TDLR under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, covering adult driver education.
  • Self-Paced: No daily hour cap, no enforced timers. Finish in one sitting or log back in across multiple sessions.
  • DPS Certificate: You receive the ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion the Marfa area DPS office requires when you apply.
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Enroll Online

Create your account 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 each section so you never lose your place between sessions.

Complete the Course

Work through text and image-based interactive lessons covering Texas road signs, traffic laws, and alcohol and drug material. Short quizzes between sections keep you on track. No live video streaming, no daily cap on how much you study. Finish on your schedule.

Pass the Exam and Get Your Certificate

The final exam is 30 multiple-choice questions split between road signs and road rules. You need a 70% to pass. That score satisfies the DPS Class C written knowledge test requirement. Pass it, and you get your ADE-1317 certificate. The course meets the state-mandated 6 hours requirement under current TDLR guidelines.

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You Cannot Apply for Your License Until This Is Done

For anyone between 18 and 24 in Texas, the law is clear: the Texas Adult Driver Education Course comes before the license application. The Presidio County DPS office on US-90 does not accept your application without the ADE-1317 certificate in hand. Finishing the course and passing the built-in written exam means you arrive at that office with one less thing standing between you and your license. The driving skills test is next. Get to it faster.

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Approved by the State, Built for Texas Adults

TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, is a TDLR approved Texas driver education provider. This course meets current Texas DPS requirements and satisfies the adult driver education mandate under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. The ADE-1317 certificate you receive is the document the DPS recognizes.

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

This course is approved and regulated by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. The certificate it produces is valid at every Texas DPS Driver License Office, including the Marfa area location serving Presidio County residents. Price: $38.00.

Access Anywhere

Log in from any device with a browser. Your progress saves server-side after each section. Marfa has limited in-person classroom options, so finishing this course on your own device is the practical path most locals take.

One Flat Price

The course costs $38.00. No hidden fees added at checkout. That price covers the full 6 hours of TDLR approved instruction and your ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion once you pass the final exam.

Online Course

Complete the Texas Adult Driver Education Course on your own schedule, with no commute and no classroom seat to reserve in advance.

No Daily Hour Cap

Study as much or as little as you want in a single session.

Progress Auto-Saves

Log out and return later without losing completed sections.

Built-In Written Test

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

In-Person Classroom

Traditional classroom driver education requires finding a licensed school near Marfa, which means driving to a larger city in far west Texas.

Limited Local Availability

No licensed adult driver education classroom operates in Marfa itself.

Fixed Schedule

You attend on the school's timetable, not yours.

Same DPS Step After

You still drive to the Presidio County DPS office for the skills test.

How Long Does This Actually Take?

Two paths to the same ADE-1317 certificate. One fits Marfa a lot better than the other.

Method
Estimated Time to Certificate
Online Course Six hours of TDLR approved instruction completed on your schedule, with no commute and no classroom seat to book ahead of time.
In-Person Classroom Six hours of instruction plus travel time to a licensed school outside Presidio County, since no adult driver education classroom operates in Marfa.

What You Pay to Get Licensed

The course fee is one part of the total cost. Here is how the online option compares to the classroom route from Marfa.

Method
Realistic Total Cost
Online Course Course fee is $38.00. No gas, no hotel, no time off work to drive out of Presidio County for a classroom session.
In-Person Classroom Classroom tuition varies by school, plus fuel costs for the round trip from Marfa to the nearest licensed provider outside the county.

Finish the Course From Marfa

Cell service in Presidio County can be spotty on the highway, but the course runs in any browser on any device with a connection. Start a section at the Lost Horse Saloon on the wifi, save your progress, and pick it up later at home. No app download required. Your completed sections stay saved on the server.

  • Any Device

    Phone, tablet, or laptop all work. No special software or app installation needed to access the course.

  • Auto-Saved Progress

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

  • Pick Up Where You Left Off

    Log back in anytime and the course returns you to your last completed section without any manual reset.

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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 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 on passing
  • Accepted at all Texas DPS Driver License Offices
  • Reviewed against current TDLR guidelines

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This adult driver education course is for first-time license applicants only, not for ticket dismissal or insurance reduction.

Questions About the Course and Getting Licensed in Marfa

Who is required to take this course in Texas?

Texas law requires first-time driver license applicants between the ages of 18 and 24 to complete the Texas Adult Driver Education Course before applying for a license. 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 the course, but completing it lets them skip the in-person written knowledge test at the DPS. Both groups receive the same ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion on passing. If you are in Presidio County and applying for your first Texas license, check your age group and enroll accordingly through TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, a TDLR approved provider.

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

Yes. The 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 is 30 multiple-choice questions covering road signs and road rules. Pass it at the required score and you do not retake a written test when you show up at the Marfa area DPS Driver License Office in Presidio County. You still complete the in-person driving skills test at the DPS, which is a separate requirement. Bring your ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion to the office when you apply. That certificate is what the DPS needs to confirm you satisfied the written knowledge requirement.

How long does the course take to finish?

The Texas Adult Driver Education Course covers 6 hours of TDLR approved instruction, which is the state-mandated requirement under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. The course is self-paced with no daily hour cap, meaning you can finish the full 6 hours in one sitting or spread it across multiple sessions over several days. Progress saves automatically to the server after each section, so logging out does not cost you completed work. For Marfa residents, that format matters because there is no licensed adult driver education classroom in Presidio County. Finishing the course on your own device is the most practical path to getting your ADE-1317 certificate and moving on to the DPS driving skills test.

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 when you pass the course final exam. It is the document the Texas DPS Driver License Office requires to confirm you completed the adult driver education requirement under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. Once you pass the final exam, you receive the ADE-1317 digitally. Print it or have it accessible on your device when you visit the Marfa area DPS office serving Presidio County residents. The DPS uses it to verify you have satisfied the written knowledge test requirement. Without it, your license application cannot move forward. Keep a copy somewhere you can access it reliably 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 program. That requirement applies to the teen driver education track, not to the adult course governed by Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, Section 84.503. The adult course covers the classroom instruction component only. The in-person driving skills test at the DPS is still required and is a separate step you complete after finishing the course and receiving your ADE-1317 certificate. For Marfa residents, the nearest DPS office handling road tests for Presidio County applicants is the location you will visit for that skills test. Prepare for it on your own time before your appointment.

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 and TDLR guidelines tied to Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, 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 DPS Driver License Office. For someone in Marfa or anywhere in Presidio County applying for a first Texas license later in life, that means one fewer step at the DPS office. The course also covers material that directly prepares you for the driving skills test, including road signs and traffic laws. Enroll through TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, a TDLR approved provider, and work through it on your own schedule.

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