Get Your First Texas License Starting Right Here in Midland

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 DPS written knowledge test. Regulated by TDLR under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, this course gets you to the Midland area DPS Driver License Office ready to test.

  • TDLR Approved: Approved by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation under current TDLR guidelines for adult driver education.
  • Self-Paced Course: No daily hour cap. Finish in one sitting or log back in across multiple sessions without losing your progress.
  • ADE-1317 Certificate: Pass the final exam and receive your ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion to bring to the Midland area DPS office.
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Create your account and begin the Texas Adult Driver Education Course immediately. The course is text and image based with interactive lessons and quizzes between sections. Your progress saves automatically server-side after each section, so you can log out and pick up exactly where you left off.

Work Through the Material

The course covers Texas road signs, traffic laws, and alcohol and drug awareness content required under TDLR rules. No live video streaming. Read, review the images, answer the section quizzes, and move forward. Adults are not required to log any behind-the-wheel practice hours to complete this course.

Pass the Exam and Get Your Certificate

Finish 6 hours of TDLR approved instruction and pass the 30-question final exam at 70%. That exam substitutes for the DPS Class C written knowledge test. Pass it here and you do not retake the written test at the Midland area DPS Driver License Office.

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You Cannot Apply for Your License Without This

For anyone 18 to 24 in Midland, Texas DPS will not process your first license application until you hand over the ADE-1317 certificate this course produces. Every week you wait is another week you are not behind the wheel legally. Finish the course, pass the built-in written test, and walk into the Midland area DPS Driver License Office on Tradewinds Boulevard ready for your driving skills test.

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Built on Texas Rules, Not Generic Content

TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, delivers this course as a TDLR approved Texas driver education provider. The content aligns with current Texas DPS requirements and Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, the rule framework that governs adult driver education in this state.

Last updated: Last reviewed in accordance with the latest TDLR guidelines for Texas adult driver education.
State Approved Content

Every lesson meets TDLR standards under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. This is not a generic course repurposed from another state.

No Classroom Required

Complete the full 6 hours course from any device with a browser. No drive across Midland to a classroom, no set schedule to keep.

One Flat Price

Pay $38.00 and get access to the full Texas Adult Driver Education Course, the final exam, and your ADE-1317 certificate on passing.

Online Course at TrafficSchool.net

Complete the Texas Adult Driver Education Course on your own schedule, no commute, no classroom seat, and no waiting on other students to catch up.

No Daily Hour Cap

Log as many hours as you want in a single day and finish the full course without an enforced daily limit.

Auto-Saved Progress

Server-side saves after every section mean you never lose your place if you close the browser.

Built-In Written Test

Pass the 30-question final here and skip the DPS written knowledge test entirely at the Midland office.

In-Person Classroom Option

Classroom driver education still exists in Texas, but finding a licensed adult course provider near Midland takes research and scheduling coordination.

Fixed Class Schedule

You attend on the provider's timetable, not yours, which can stretch completion across multiple days.

Travel Required

Getting to a classroom in Midland or Midland County adds time before you even start the material.

Same Certificate Result

Both formats produce the ADE-1317 certificate, but the online course gets you there on your own timeline.

How Long Does This Actually Take?

The state requires 6 hours of instruction. Here is how the two paths compare for a Midland resident.

Method
Estimated Time to Certificate
Online Course Complete the full 6 hours in one day or spread sessions across multiple days with no daily cap enforced.
In-Person Classroom Classroom schedules in the Midland area often split the required hours across two or more separate class days.

What You Pay for Each Option

Cost matters when you are just trying to get your first Texas license and move on.

Method
Realistic Total Cost
Online Course at TrafficSchool.net Pay $38.00 for the full Texas Adult Driver Education Course, final exam, and ADE-1317 certificate included.
In-Person Classroom Classroom adult driver education providers in Texas typically charge more, and you still pay DPS fees separately.

Works on Any Device You Already Own

The course runs in any modern browser on a phone, tablet, or laptop. Sitting in a waiting room on West Texas Avenue or on a lunch break off Loop 250, you can knock out a section whenever you have a few minutes free. No app download needed.

  • Any Device

    Phone, tablet, or desktop all work. The course loads in your browser without any software installation required.

  • Saved Progress

    Every completed section saves to the server automatically so your progress stays intact between sessions.

  • Pick Up Anytime

    No session timer forces you out. Log back in whenever you are ready and continue from your last completed section.

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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 the standards set under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84 for adult driver education.

  • TDLR approved Texas driver education provider
  • Meets Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 84
  • Issues official ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion
  • Aligned with current Texas DPS requirements
  • Adult course under Section 84.503 enrollment rules

Need a Different Texas Driver Education Course?

This page covers the first-time adult 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, and who takes it by choice?

Anyone applying for their first Texas driver license between the ages of 18 and 24 is required to complete this course before DPS will process their application. That requirement comes from Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, specifically Section 84.503, which governs adult driver education enrollment in Texas. 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. Both groups receive the same ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion on passing. If you are in Midland and fall into either category, enroll through TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, a TDLR approved provider.

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

Yes. The 30-question final exam built into this course substitutes for the DPS Class C written knowledge test under current Texas DPS requirements. Pass the exam at 70% here and you do not sit down for a separate written test at the Midland area DPS Driver License Office. The exam covers road signs and road rules, the same material DPS tests in person. What you still complete at the DPS is the driving skills test, which is a separate in-person requirement no course replaces. Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84 establishes the framework that makes this substitution valid. Bring your ADE-1317 certificate to the Midland DPS office when you go.

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 minimum under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. There is no daily hour cap on this course, so finishing the full requirement in a single day is possible if you have the time to sit down and work through it. Progress saves automatically to the server after each section, so logging out and returning later does not cost you anything. Some people in Midland spread it across a few evenings after work. Others knock it out on a Saturday. The pace is yours to set within the course structure.

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 that proves to Texas DPS you completed the state-required adult driver education. Without it, the Midland area DPS Driver License Office cannot process a first-time license application for anyone in the 18 to 24 age group. Adults 25 and older bring it to confirm they completed the course and qualify to skip the in-person written knowledge test. You receive the certificate digitally after passing. Print it or have it ready on your device when you head to the Midland DPS office on Tradewinds Boulevard.

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

No. Adults taking the Texas Adult Driver Education Course are not required to log any 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. You complete the online instruction, pass the final exam at 70%, and receive your ADE-1317 certificate. The driving skills test you take at the Midland area DPS Driver License Office is a separate DPS requirement, but it is not tied to practice hour logging through this course. Once you have your certificate, schedule your driving skills test appointment at the Midland DPS office directly.

Why would someone 25 or older in Midland bother taking this course if it is not required?

The practical reason is skipping the in-person written knowledge test at the Midland area DPS Driver License Office. The DPS office that serves Midland County residents is on Tradewinds Boulevard, and walk-in wait times there can run long depending on the day. Passing the course final exam here substitutes for that in-person test under current Texas DPS requirements, so you show up at the DPS with one less step standing between you and your license. For someone moving to Texas from another state who already knows how to drive, sitting through a DPS written test feels redundant. Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84 makes the adult course available to this group for exactly that reason.

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