Get Your First Texas License Starting Right Here in Midland County

This is the Texas Adult Driver Education Course, the state-required 6-hour course for first-time adult license applicants in Texas. Ages 18 to 24 must complete it before applying. Adults 25 and older can take it to skip the in-person DPS written knowledge test entirely. Pass the built-in final exam, get your ADE-1317 certificate, and walk into the Midland DPS office ready for your driving skills test.

  • TDLR Approved: Regulated under Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 84, meeting current TDLR adult driver education standards.
  • Self-Paced Access: No daily hour cap. Finish in one sitting or log back in across multiple sessions until your 6 hours are done.
  • ADE-1317 Certificate: Digital certificate issued on passing, accepted by the Midland County area Texas DPS Driver License Office.
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Create your account and begin the Texas Adult Driver Education Course immediately. Lessons are text and image based with quizzes between sections. Your progress saves server-side after each section, so closing the browser does not cost you any completed work. Pick up exactly where you left off.

Work Through the Material

The course covers Texas road signs, traffic laws, right-of-way rules, and alcohol and drug impairment content required under TDLR guidelines. No live video streams. No mandatory timers. Work through each section, answer the quizzes, and build the knowledge you will actually use on Midland County roads.

Pass the Final and Get Your Certificate

The 30-question final exam covers road signs and road rules. Score 70% or higher and you complete the state-mandated 6 hours requirement. Your digital ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion is issued immediately. Bring it to the Midland DPS office when you apply for your Class C license.

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Every Day Without This Course Is a Day Without Your License

For Midland County residents ages 18 to 24, the Texas DPS will not process a first-time license application without proof you finished this course. The sooner you complete the 6 hours and pass the final exam, the sooner you book your driving skills test at the Midland DPS Driver License Office on Rankin Highway and get behind the wheel legally. Adults 25 and older who want to skip the in-person written test face the same math: finish the course first, then go to the DPS.

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Built on the Rules That Actually Govern This Course

The Texas Adult Driver Education Course is governed by Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 84, with adult enrollment requirements set out in Section 84.503. TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, is a TDLR approved Texas driver education provider. The content and certificate meet current Texas DPS requirements for first-time adult license applicants.

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

Every lesson meets TDLR standards under Title 16 Chapter 84. The certificate you receive satisfies what the Midland County area DPS Driver License Office requires for a first-time adult license application.

Access on Any Device

Log in from a laptop, desktop, or tablet. Progress saves automatically after each section, so switching devices between sessions does not reset your work or your completed time.

One Flat Price

The full Texas Adult Driver Education Course costs $38.00. No hidden fees added at checkout. That price covers the complete 6-hour course and your ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion.

Online at TrafficSchool.net

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

No Daily Hour Cap

Finish all 6 hours in one day or spread sessions across multiple days.

Instant Certificate Delivery

ADE-1317 issued digitally the moment you pass the final exam.

Built-In Written Test

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

In-Person Classroom

Traditional classroom driver education in the Midland area requires scheduling around a provider's fixed class times and physical attendance.

Fixed Class Schedule

Attendance tied to provider availability, not your own calendar.

Drive to Class

Requires travel to a physical location in or near Midland County.

Same DPS Visit Required

Driving skills test at the Midland DPS office is still required regardless of format.

How Long This Actually Takes

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

Method
Estimated Time to Certificate
Online Course Complete the full 6 hours on your own schedule with no commute to a classroom anywhere in Midland County.
In-Person Classroom Fixed class sessions require travel to a provider location, adding drive time and scheduling delays on top of seat time.

What You Pay for Each Path

Cost for the adult driver education course itself, before any DPS licensing fees.

Method
Realistic Total Cost
Online at TrafficSchool.net $38.00 flat for the complete Texas Adult Driver Education Course and your ADE-1317 certificate.
In-Person Classroom Classroom provider fees in the Midland area vary and typically run higher than the online course price.

Pick Up Where You Left Off Anytime

The course saves your progress server-side after every section. Log in from a different device, close the browser mid-lesson, or take a break between work shifts out on the Permian Basin and your completed sections stay done. No daily cap means you can push through the full 6 hours in one stretch if that works better for you.

  • Any Device

    Access lessons from a phone, tablet, or laptop without losing your place in the course.

  • Auto-Saved Progress

    Server-side saves after each section mean a lost connection does not erase your completed work.

  • Log In Anytime

    No session timers forcing you off. Return to the course whenever your schedule in Midland County allows.

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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 set out in Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 84 and satisfies current Texas DPS requirements for first-time adult license applicants in Midland County and across the state.

  • TDLR approved Texas driver education provider
  • Course governed by Title 16 Chapter 84
  • ADE-1317 certificate issued on completion
  • Meets current Texas DPS license requirements
  • Accepted at Midland County area DPS offices

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Questions About the Texas Adult Driver Education Course in Midland County

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

Texas law requires anyone between 18 and 24 years old 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, with adult enrollment governed by Section 84.503. 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. For Midland County residents in either group, the practical result is the same: finish the course, get the ADE-1317 certificate, and head to the Midland DPS Driver License Office on Rankin Highway ready to apply.

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 you would otherwise take in person at the Midland County area DPS Driver License Office. Under current TDLR guidelines and Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 84, passing the final exam at the required score satisfies the written knowledge test requirement. You do not retake a written test at the DPS counter. The driving skills test is still required and still happens in person at the Midland DPS office. Passing the course final is the step that clears the written test from your to-do list before that appointment.

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 all 6 hours in a single session is possible if your schedule allows. You can also split the time across multiple sessions since progress saves server-side after each section. Midland County residents who work long shifts in the oilfield or have irregular schedules can log in and out without losing completed work. The course moves at whatever pace you set, with no enforced timers between sections.

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 finish the Texas Adult Driver Education Course and pass the final exam. It is the document the Texas DPS requires to process a first-time adult license application. Under current Texas DPS requirements, you bring the ADE-1317 to the Midland County area DPS Driver License Office on Rankin Highway when you apply for your Class C license. The certificate is issued digitally as soon as you pass the final exam. Print it or have it accessible on a device. Without it, the DPS cannot complete your application, so do not show up at the Midland office without it.

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 the course itself. That requirement applies to the teen driver education program, not to this adult course. Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 84 and the adult enrollment provisions in Section 84.503 do not impose a behind-the-wheel hour requirement on adult applicants completing this 6-hour course. You still have to pass the driving skills test in person at the Midland DPS Driver License Office before the DPS issues your license, but that test is separate from this course. Practicing on Midland County roads before your skills test appointment is smart, but it does not count toward any course requirement.

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. Adults 25 and older applying for a first Texas license can walk into the Midland County area DPS Driver License Office on Rankin Highway without sitting for the written test if they hold an ADE-1317 certificate from a TDLR approved course. Under current Texas DPS requirements, the course final exam substitutes for that test. For someone who has not studied Texas road rules recently, working through the course material on road signs, traffic laws, and right-of-way rules is also useful preparation for the driving skills test. The course costs $38.00 and takes 6 hours. Skipping a separate written test appointment at the DPS is worth that to most people.

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