Get Your First Texas License Starting Right Here in Midway South

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 test at the DPS. Pass the built-in final exam, get your ADE-1317 certificate, and walk into the Webb County area DPS office ready for your driving skills test.

  • TDLR Approved: Regulated under Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 84, meeting current Texas DPS requirements.
  • Self-Paced Course: No daily hour cap. Finish in one sitting or log back in across multiple sessions whenever you are ready.
  • ADE-1317 Certificate: Your digital Certificate of Completion goes straight to the DPS when you apply for your Texas license.
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Create your account with TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, a TDLR approved Texas driver education provider. The course opens immediately after enrollment. No waiting period, no classroom scheduling, no drive across Webb County to get started.

Work Through the 6 Hours

The course covers Texas road signs, traffic laws, and alcohol and drug material through text and image based interactive lessons with quizzes between sections. Your progress saves automatically after each section, so you can log out and pick up exactly where you left off without losing anything.

Pass the Exam, Get Your Certificate

The final exam is 30 multiple-choice questions covering road signs and road rules. Hit the 70% passing score and you complete the 6 hours state requirement. Your ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion is issued digitally and you bring it to the DPS when you apply for your license.

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You Cannot Apply for Your License Without This

For anyone between 18 and 24 in Texas, the DPS will not process your first license application until this course is done. That means the sooner you finish, the sooner you can book your driving skills test at the Laredo DPS Driver License Office on Shiloh Drive, roughly 10 miles from Midway South. Passing the course final exam also means you skip the in-person written knowledge test entirely. Get the course done and get moving.

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Built Around What Texas Actually Requires

TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, delivers this course under TDLR oversight as defined in Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. As of the latest TDLR guidelines, the ADE-1317 certificate this course produces is the document the DPS needs from first-time adult applicants in Webb County.

Last updated: 2025
State Approved Content

Every lesson meets TDLR standards under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. The material covers exactly what Texas tests on road signs and traffic law.

No Classroom Required

Work through the course on any device with a browser. No scheduled class times, no commute to a testing center anywhere in Webb County.

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 at the end.

Online Course

Complete the Texas Adult Driver Education Course on your own schedule with no travel required and no classroom seat to reserve in Webb County.

Start Immediately

Enroll and begin the same day, no waiting for a class to open.

No Daily Cap

Finish in one day or spread sessions across multiple days.

Auto-Saved Progress

Log out anytime and return exactly where you stopped.

Digital Certificate

ADE-1317 issued immediately after passing the final exam.

In-Person Classroom

Traditional classroom driver education requires scheduled sessions and travel to a licensed school, which adds time before you can apply at the Webb County DPS.

Fixed Schedule

Class times are set by the school, not by you.

Travel Required

You drive to the school location on their timetable.

Seat Availability

Enrollment depends on open seats in upcoming sessions.

Paper Certificate

Physical certificate processing can add days before DPS visit.

How Long Before You Get to the DPS

The faster you finish the course, the sooner you can book your driving skills test at the Laredo DPS Driver License Office.

Method
Estimated Time to Certificate
Online Course Finish the 6 hours on your own schedule, no wait for a class date, certificate issued the same day you pass.
In-Person Classroom Wait for an open class, attend on the school's schedule, then wait for certificate processing before your DPS visit.

What You Actually Pay

Compare the online course price against what in-person classroom options typically run in the Laredo and Webb County area.

Method
Realistic Total Cost
Online Course TrafficSchool.net charges $38.00 for the full Texas Adult Driver Education Course with no add-on fees.
In-Person Classroom Local driving schools in the Laredo area typically charge more, and that does not include fuel or time off work.

Pick It Up From Any Device

The course runs in any mobile browser. Sitting at home off Bob Bullock Loop, waiting somewhere in Laredo, or on a lunch break, you can log in and keep going. No app download required. Progress saves server-side after every section so nothing gets lost between sessions.

  • Any Device

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

  • Saved Progress

    Every completed section saves automatically on the server so you never repeat material you already finished.

  • Log In Anytime

    No session timers pushing you through. Return to the course on your own schedule until the 6 hours are done.

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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 delivering the Texas Adult Driver Education Course under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. The course content and certificate meet current Texas DPS requirements for first-time adult license applicants statewide, including Webb County residents.

  • TDLR approved Texas provider
  • Meets Title 16 Chapter 84 standards
  • ADE-1317 certificate issued on completion
  • Accepted at Texas DPS offices statewide
  • Regulated under current TDLR guidelines

Already Have Your License? Check This Out

Got a ticket in Webb County or the Laredo area? A defensive driving course handles that separately from this adult education course.

Questions About the Course in Midway South

Who is required to take this course in Texas?

Texas requires the Texas Adult Driver Education Course for anyone between 18 and 24 applying for their first Texas driver license. 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 it, but completing the course lets them skip the in-person written knowledge test at the DPS entirely. Both groups end up at the same place: the Laredo DPS Driver License Office on Shiloh Drive, about 10 miles from Midway South, with an ADE-1317 certificate in hand and no written test left to take. If you are in Webb County and getting your first Texas license, this is the course you need.

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

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 final at the required score and the DPS does not make you sit for the written test again at the counter. That applies whether you are 22 and required to take the course or 35 and taking it by choice. Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84 establishes the framework that makes this substitution valid. The driving skills test at the Laredo DPS Driver License Office is still required and separate. No course replaces that. But walking in with your ADE-1317 certificate already done means one less thing standing between you and your license.

How long does the course actually take to finish?

The Texas Adult Driver Education Course covers 6 hours of TDLR approved instruction, which is the state-mandated 6-hour requirement under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. There is no daily hour cap, so you can finish the entire course in one sitting if you want to. You can also spread it across multiple sessions since progress saves automatically after each section. Most people working through it steadily finish in a single day or across two short sessions. The final exam does not unlock until the required instruction hours are complete. For Midway South residents trying to get to the Laredo DPS Driver License Office as soon as possible, knocking it out in one go is a real option.

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 for the Texas Adult Driver Education Course, issued by a TDLR approved provider under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. You receive it digitally after passing the course final exam. When you go to the Laredo DPS Driver License Office on Shiloh Drive to apply for your first Texas license, you bring this certificate as proof that you completed the required adult driver education. The DPS will not process a first-time license application for an 18 to 24 year old without it. Adults 25 and older bring it to confirm they completed the course and qualify to skip the in-person written knowledge test. Print it or have it ready on your phone before you make the drive from Midway South.

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. That requirement applies to the teen driver education program, not to this adult course. Under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84 and current TDLR guidelines, adult applicants complete the 6 hours of classroom instruction and pass the final exam. The driving skills test at the Laredo DPS Driver License Office is still required and you do need to be able to drive when you show up for it, but there is no state-mandated minimum practice hour log attached to this course. Focus on finishing the coursework, passing the exam, getting your ADE-1317 certificate, and then booking your road test appointment at the Webb County DPS location.

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 Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, Section 84.503, adults 25 and older can complete the Texas Adult Driver Education Course voluntarily and use the course final exam in place of the DPS written test. For someone who has not driven in years, moved to Texas from another state, or just does not want to study independently and then test cold at the Laredo DPS Driver License Office, the course gives you structured review of Texas road signs and traffic law before the exam. The material covers exactly what the DPS tests on. Finishing the course means you show up at the Webb County DPS office with the written portion already behind you and only the driving skills test left.

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