Get Your First Texas License Starting Right Here in Memphis

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 for a Texas license. Ages 25 and older can take it to skip the in-person written knowledge test at DPS. Either way, you finish the course, pass the built-in exam, and walk into the Hall County DPS office ready.

  • TDLR Approved: Meets current Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation standards under Title 16, Chapter 84.
  • No Daily Cap: Finish in one sitting or log back in across multiple days. Progress saves automatically after every section.
  • ADE-1317 Certificate: Pass the final exam and you get the ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion to bring to the DPS office.
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Enroll and Start

Create your account and begin the Texas Adult Driver Education Course through TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com. Enrollment is open to any first-time Texas license applicant who is at least 18. Hall County residents enroll the same way anyone else in Texas does. No classroom scheduling required.

Work Through the Course

The course runs through text and image based interactive lessons covering Texas road signs, traffic laws, and alcohol and drug material. Short quizzes fall between sections to keep you sharp. There is no daily hour cap, so you set the pace. Log out and your progress is saved server-side when you come back.

Pass the Exam and Get Certified

The final exam is 30 multiple-choice questions split between road signs and road rules. You need a 70% to pass. That score substitutes for the DPS Class C written knowledge test. Pass it, receive your ADE-1317 certificate, and head to the Childress DPS Driver License Office, about 30 miles from Memphis, for your driving skills test. Total course time: 6 hours.

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You Cannot Apply for a License Until This Is Done

For anyone 18 to 24 in Hall County, the Texas Adult Driver Education Course is a hard requirement before the DPS will process a first-time license application. The sooner you finish the course and pass the final exam, the sooner you book your driving skills test at the Childress DPS Driver License Office and get your license in hand. There is no reason to sit on it.

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Built on Texas Rules, Not Generic Content

This course follows the Texas Administrative Code, Title 16, Chapter 84, specifically Section 84.503 covering adult enrollment requirements. TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, holds TDLR approval as a Texas driver education provider. The content reflects current Texas DPS requirements for first-time adult license applicants.

Last updated: Reviewed and current as of the latest TDLR guidelines.
State Approved Content

Every lesson meets TDLR standards under Title 16, Chapter 84. The material is built for Texas roads and Texas law, not a generic national curriculum repurposed for this state.

Access on Any Device

Log in from a laptop, desktop, or tablet. The course runs on text and image based lessons with no live video streaming required. Your progress saves automatically so nothing is lost between sessions.

One Flat Price

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

Online Course

Complete the Texas Adult Driver Education Course from anywhere in Hall County without driving to a classroom in another city.

No Classroom Drive

Skip the 30-mile trip to Childress just to sit in a driver ed class.

Self-Paced Schedule

No fixed class times. Log in when it works for you and stop when you need to.

Exam Built In

The final exam substitutes for the DPS written knowledge test. One less step at the office.

In-Person Classroom

Traditional classroom driver education requires scheduled sessions and travel from Memphis to a licensed school location.

Fixed Class Schedule

You attend on the school's timetable, not yours. Missing a session sets you back.

Travel Required

No licensed adult driver ed classroom sits in Memphis. You are driving out of Hall County.

Same End Result

You still get the ADE-1317 certificate, but you spent more time and fuel getting there.

How Long Does This Actually Take?

Here is a realistic look at the time involved for a Memphis resident going through each option.

Method
Estimated Time to Certificate
Online Course Complete the required 6 hours on your own schedule with no commute and no classroom wait time.
In-Person Classroom Add drive time from Memphis to a licensed school outside Hall County, plus fixed session hours you cannot compress.

What You Are Actually Paying

The online course price is fixed. In-person costs vary and usually include fuel and travel from Memphis.

Method
Realistic Total Cost
Online Course Flat $38.00 covers the full course and your ADE-1317 certificate. No add-on fees at the end.
In-Person Classroom School tuition plus gas for the round trip from Memphis to a licensed provider outside Hall County.

Pick Up Where You Left Off

The course saves your progress server-side after every section. Log in from a laptop at home, switch to a tablet later, and nothing resets. There is no daily hour cap and no enforced break timer. Memphis residents working around a job or other obligations can finish the course across as many sessions as they need.

  • Any Device

    Access lessons from a laptop, desktop, or tablet. No app download required to get started.

  • Auto-Saved Progress

    Every completed section saves automatically to the server. Close the browser and your place holds.

  • Log Back In Anytime

    No session expiration mid-lesson. Return to the course whenever your schedule opens back up.

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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 built specifically for first-time adult license applicants under current TDLR guidelines.

  • TDLR approved Texas provider
  • Meets Title 16, Chapter 84 standards
  • ADE-1317 certificate issued on completion
  • Covers current Texas DPS requirements
  • Built for adult first-time applicants

Need a Different Texas Driver Ed Course?

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

Questions About the Texas Adult Driver Education Course

Who is required to take this course in Texas?

Texas law requires anyone between 18 and 24 applying for a first Texas driver license to complete the Texas Adult Driver Education Course before the DPS will process their application. 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 can choose to complete it. Doing so lets them skip the in-person written knowledge test at the DPS. For Hall County residents in either age group, the next step after enrolling is starting the course through TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, a TDLR approved provider.

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

Yes. The final exam in the Texas Adult Driver Education Course substitutes for the DPS Class C written knowledge test under current Texas DPS requirements. 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 knowledge test when you walk into the Childress DPS Driver License Office, which is the nearest DPS location for Memphis residents at roughly 30 miles away. The in-person driving skills test at DPS is a separate step and still required. Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84 governs the course structure that makes this substitution possible.

How long does the course 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 finish the entire course in a single day or spread it across multiple sessions. Progress saves automatically server-side after each section, so logging out does not cost you any completed work. For Memphis residents juggling a job or other obligations in Hall County, that flexibility matters. Once you hit the required hours and pass the final exam at 70%, the course is complete and your ADE-1317 certificate is issued.

What is the ADE-1317 certificate and what do I do with it at DPS?

The ADE-1317 is the Certificate of Completion issued by a TDLR approved Texas driver education provider after you finish the course and pass the final exam. It is the document the Texas DPS requires when you apply for a first-time adult driver license. Under current Texas DPS requirements, you bring this certificate to the DPS Driver License Office as part of your license application. For Memphis residents, that office is in Childress, about 30 miles from town. The certificate is issued digitally after you pass. Print it or have it accessible when you go in. Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84 establishes the ADE-1317 as the required completion document.

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 by Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, Section 84.503. You complete the 6 hours of online instruction, pass the final exam, and receive your ADE-1317 certificate without any mandated practice driving attached to the course itself. The DPS driving skills test is still a separate in-person requirement you complete at the Childress DPS Driver License Office. That test is on DPS, not part of this course. Enroll through TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, to get started.

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

The practical reason is simple: passing the course final exam substitutes for the DPS Class C written knowledge test under current Texas DPS requirements. For an adult 25 or older applying for a first Texas license, that means one less test to take at the Childress DPS Driver License Office, which is the nearest DPS location to Memphis at about 30 miles out. You show up with your ADE-1317 certificate, skip the written test line, and go straight to scheduling your driving skills test. Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84 allows this substitution for any eligible adult who completes the course. For someone who has not studied Texas traffic law recently, the course content also serves as solid preparation.

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