Get Your First Texas License Starting Right Here in Maverick

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 to anyone 25 or older who wants to skip the in-person DPS written knowledge test. Approved by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, this course gets you to the Eagle Pass DPS Driver License Office ready to test.

  • TDLR Approved: Regulated under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, meeting current TDLR driver education standards.
  • Self-Paced Access: No daily hour cap. Finish in one sitting or log back in across multiple sessions without losing progress.
  • ADE-1317 Certificate: Pass the final exam and get the ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion the DPS requires when you apply for your license.
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Create your account and begin the Texas Adult Driver Education Course immediately. The course runs through text and image-based interactive lessons with quizzes between sections. No live video streams, no scheduled class times. Maverick County residents can start and stop as needed, with progress saved automatically after each section.

Work Through the Material

The course covers Texas road signs, traffic laws, right-of-way rules, and alcohol and drug impairment content. Section quizzes check your understanding before you move forward. Adults taking this course are not required to log any behind-the-wheel practice hours, which is different from the teen driver education program under Texas law.

Pass the Exam and Get Certified

After completing 6 hours of TDLR-approved instruction, you take the 30-question final exam covering road signs and road rules. Score 70% or higher and you receive your ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion. That certificate substitutes for the DPS Class C written knowledge test, so you walk into the Eagle Pass DPS office ready for the driving skills test.

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Every Day Without This Course Delays Your License

Ages 18 to 24 in Texas cannot submit a first-time driver license application without completing this course first. That is the requirement under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. The Eagle Pass DPS Driver License Office, which serves Maverick County residents, handles the driving skills test. Finish the course, get your ADE-1317 certificate, and get that appointment scheduled sooner rather than later.

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Built Around Current Texas DPS Requirements

As of the latest TDLR guidelines, this course meets every requirement under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84 for adult driver education. TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, holds active TDLR approval as a Texas driver education provider.

Last updated: 2025
State-Mandated Content

Every lesson aligns with current TDLR-approved curriculum covering Texas traffic laws, road signs, and impairment rules required for adult driver education completion.

No Classroom Required

Work through the course from any device with a browser. No drive to a classroom in Eagle Pass or anywhere else in Maverick County just to sit through a lecture.

One Flat Price

The full Texas Adult Driver Education Course costs $38.00. No hidden fees, no upsells required to get your ADE-1317 certificate after passing.

Online Course

Complete the Texas Adult Driver Education Course on your own schedule, with progress saved automatically and no commute to a testing location required.

No Daily Study Cap

Finish the full course in one day or spread sessions across multiple days without penalty.

Built-In Written Test

The course final exam substitutes for the DPS Class C written knowledge test entirely.

Instant Certificate

Pass the final exam and receive your ADE-1317 certificate digitally, ready to bring to DPS.

In-Person Classroom

Traditional classroom driver education requires scheduled sessions at a physical location, which for Maverick County residents means traveling outside the immediate area.

Fixed Class Schedule

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

Separate DPS Written Test

Some in-person programs still require you to take the DPS written test separately afterward.

Travel Required

Maverick County residents must drive to Eagle Pass or farther to reach a licensed classroom provider.

How Long Does Each Path Take?

Time from enrollment to walking into the Eagle Pass DPS Driver License Office with your certificate.

Method
Estimated Time to Certificate
Online Course Complete the required 6 hours on your own schedule, finish the final exam, and get your ADE-1317 certificate the same day you pass.
In-Person Classroom Wait for available class dates, drive to a provider location outside Maverick, and sit through scheduled sessions across multiple days before receiving any certificate.

What Does Each Option Cost?

Comparing the online course price against typical in-person adult driver education costs for Maverick County residents.

Method
Realistic Total Cost
Online Course Enroll for $38.00 total. That covers the full TDLR-approved course and your ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion after passing.
In-Person Classroom Classroom providers typically charge more per student, and Maverick County residents add fuel and travel costs driving to Eagle Pass or beyond.

Start the Course From Any Device

The Texas Adult Driver Education Course runs in any modern browser on a phone, tablet, or computer. Maverick County has stretches where you are not always near a desktop. Pick up the course wherever you have a connection and your progress stays exactly where you left it.

  • Any Device

    Phone, tablet, or laptop all work. No app download required to access your course lessons and quizzes.

  • Auto-Saved Progress

    Progress saves server-side after each section. Log out and return later without losing completed work.

  • Pick Up Anytime

    No scheduled login windows. Return to the course whenever it fits your day, from anywhere in Maverick County.

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About Your 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 Texas DPS for first-time adult license applicants statewide, including Maverick County residents.

  • TDLR-approved Texas driver education provider
  • Meets Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 84
  • ADE-1317 certificate issued on completion
  • Accepted at all Texas DPS Driver License Offices
  • Current TDLR guidelines compliance verified

Need a Different Texas Driver Education Course?

This page covers the adult first-license course. Other Texas driver education needs have their own separate courses.

Questions About the Texas Adult Driver Education Course

Who is required to take this course in Texas, and who takes it by choice?

First-time Texas driver license applicants between ages 18 and 24 are required to complete the Texas Adult Driver Education Course before applying. That requirement comes directly 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 DPS Class C written knowledge test when they apply for their license at the Eagle Pass DPS Driver License Office, which serves Maverick County. Both groups receive the same ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion. Check current TDLR guidelines to confirm your eligibility before enrolling.

How does the course final exam replace the DPS written knowledge test?

The 30-question final exam built into the Texas Adult Driver Education Course is accepted by the Texas DPS as a substitute for the Class C written knowledge test under current TDLR guidelines. That means once you pass the final exam in the course, you do not retake a written test at the Eagle Pass DPS Driver License Office. The exam covers road signs and road rules in equal measure. Pass at the required score and you receive your ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion, which you bring to the DPS when you apply. The in-person driving skills test at the DPS is a separate requirement and is still conducted there regardless of your course results.

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 as mandated under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. There is no daily hour cap, so finishing the full course in a single day is possible if your schedule allows. Progress saves automatically after each section, so you can also split the work across multiple sessions and return without losing anything. For Maverick County residents who want to get their DPS appointment at the Eagle Pass office scheduled quickly, finishing in one or two focused sittings is realistic. Work through the lessons, complete the section quizzes, and take the final exam when you reach the end of the material.

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 you to present when applying for a first-time driver license. Without it, a first-time applicant between 18 and 24 cannot complete the license application process, per Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. Once you pass the final exam, you receive the ADE-1317 digitally. Bring it to the Eagle Pass DPS Driver License Office, which is the nearest DPS location handling road tests for Maverick County residents, located roughly 30 miles from central Maverick. Have it ready along with your other required application documents.

Do adults have to log behind-the-wheel practice hours for this course?

No. Adults enrolled in the Texas Adult Driver Education Course are not required to log any behind-the-wheel practice hours as part of this program. That requirement applies to the teen driver education program under Texas law, not to 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 and a final exam. The in-person driving skills test at the Eagle Pass DPS Driver License Office is still required before you receive your license, but that is a DPS test, not a course requirement. You schedule that appointment separately after you have your ADE-1317 certificate in hand.

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 TDLR guidelines and Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, adults 25 and older who complete the Texas Adult Driver Education Course and pass the built-in final exam receive an ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion that substitutes for the DPS Class C written knowledge test. For someone in Maverick County, that means one fewer trip to the Eagle Pass DPS Driver License Office, which sits about 30 miles from central Maverick. The course also covers the full Texas traffic law and road sign curriculum, which is genuinely useful if you have never held a Texas license before and want to feel prepared before your driving skills test appointment.

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