Get Your First Texas License Starting Right Here in Mitchell

This is the Texas Adult Driver Education Course, the state-required 6-hour course for first-time adult license applicants in Mitchell and across Coke County. Ages 18 to 24 must finish it before applying. Ages 25 and older can take it to skip the in-person written knowledge test at the DPS office. Either way, this course gets you to that counter ready.

  • TDLR Approved: Regulated under Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 84, approved by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
  • Self-Paced Access: 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 you get the digital ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion the Texas DPS requires at your license appointment.
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Create your account and begin the Texas Adult Driver Education Course. The lessons are text and image based with quizzes between sections. Your progress saves automatically on the server after each section, so you can close out and pick back up whenever you have time.

Work Through the Material

The course covers Texas road signs, traffic laws, and alcohol and drug rules in depth. No daily cap means you can push through the full course in one day or spread it across several sessions. The content is the same material the DPS written test pulls from.

Pass the Exam and Get Your Certificate

The final exam is 30 multiple-choice questions covering road signs and road rules. You need a 70% to pass. Finish 6 hours of TDLR approved instruction, pass that exam, and your digital ADE-1317 certificate is ready to bring to the DPS office.

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You Cannot Apply for Your License Until This Is Done

For Mitchell residents between 18 and 24, Texas law under Title 16 Chapter 84 of the Administrative Code requires this course before you can apply for a Class C license. The sooner you finish the course and pass the built-in written test, the sooner you can book your driving skills test at the DPS office and get your license in hand.

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TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, is a TDLR approved Texas driver education provider. The Texas Adult Driver Education Course meets current Texas DPS requirements and the latest TDLR guidelines under Title 16 Chapter 84 of the Texas Administrative Code.

Last updated: Reviewed and current as of 2025 TDLR guidelines
State Approved Content

Every lesson meets TDLR standards. The course is approved under Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 84, so the certificate you earn is accepted at Texas DPS offices statewide, including the office serving Mitchell residents.

No Classroom Required

Work through the course from any device with a browser. No scheduled class times, no driving to a location in Abilene or San Angelo just to sit in a room for six hours.

One Flat Price

The course costs $38.00. No hidden fees added at checkout. That covers the full 6-hour course, all quizzes, the final exam, and your ADE-1317 certificate on completion.

Online Course

Complete the Texas Adult Driver Education Course from Mitchell without driving to a classroom. Work on your schedule, no set start times, and your progress saves automatically.

No Commute Required

Mitchell sits roughly 90 miles from Abilene. Skip that drive entirely.

Self-Paced Sessions

Log in and out as needed. No daily cap on how much you complete.

Instant Certificate

Pass the final exam and your ADE-1317 certificate is available digitally right away.

In-Person Classroom

Traditional classroom driver education requires scheduled sessions at a licensed school, which means travel time from Mitchell and fixed class hours you have to match.

Fixed Class Schedule

You attend on the school's timetable, not yours.

Travel from Mitchell

Nearest licensed classroom schools require a significant drive out of Coke County.

Same Certificate Result

Both paths produce the ADE-1317, but the classroom takes longer to schedule.

How Long Does Each Path Actually Take

Time matters when your license is the goal. Here is how the two options compare for a Mitchell resident.

Method
Estimated Time to Certificate
Online Course Six hours of coursework completed on your schedule, no travel time, no waiting for a class to fill.
In-Person Classroom Six hours of instruction plus drive time from Mitchell to a licensed school, often in Abilene or San Angelo.

What Each Option Costs

Both paths lead to the same ADE-1317 certificate. The price difference is real.

Method
Realistic Total Cost
Online Course $38.00 total, flat rate, covers the full course and your ADE-1317 certificate on passing.
In-Person Classroom Classroom fees vary by school and do not include fuel costs for the drive from Mitchell to the nearest provider.

Works on Any Device You Have

The course runs in any modern browser on a phone, tablet, or laptop. Out in Coke County, that matters. You are not tied to a desktop. Pick up where you left off from wherever you are, and your progress is already saved on the server.

  • Any Device

    Phone, tablet, or laptop all work. No app download needed to access your course.

  • Auto-Saved Progress

    The server saves your place after each section. Close the browser and come back without losing anything.

  • Pick Up Anytime

    No session timers forcing you to stay logged in. Return to the course on your own schedule.

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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 is built to the standards set under Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 84.

  • TDLR approved Texas provider
  • Meets Title 16 Chapter 84 standards
  • ADE-1317 certificate issued on completion
  • Accepted at Texas DPS offices statewide
  • Current as of latest TDLR guidelines

Already Have Your License and Need Something Else

This course is for first-time license applicants only. Ticket dismissal or insurance reduction courses are a separate product.

Questions About the Texas Adult Driver Education Course

Who is required to take this course in Texas?

First-time Texas driver license applicants between 18 and 24 years old are required to complete the Texas Adult Driver Education Course before applying for a Class C license. That requirement comes from Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 84, specifically Section 84.503, which governs adult driver education enrollment. Adults 25 and older are not required to take the course under current TDLR guidelines, but they can choose to take it. Completing the course lets anyone 25 or older skip the in-person written knowledge test at the DPS office. For Mitchell residents in Coke County, that means one fewer step at the DPS office in Abilene, roughly 90 miles away. Start by enrolling through TrafficSchool.net.

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

Yes. The final exam built into 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 split between road signs and road rules. Pass it at the required score and you bring your ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion to the DPS office instead of sitting for the written test there. Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 84 establishes this course as the approved pathway. The in-person driving skills test at the DPS is still required and separate. For Mitchell residents, that skills test happens at the nearest DPS Driver License Office. Book that appointment after you have your certificate in hand.

How long does the course take to finish?

The Texas Adult Driver Education Course requires 6 hours of TDLR approved instruction, meeting the state-mandated 6-hour requirement under Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 84. There is no daily hour cap, so you can complete the entire course in one sitting or spread it across multiple sessions over several days. Progress saves automatically on the server after each section, so logging out does not cost you anything. For someone in Mitchell or anywhere in Coke County juggling work or other obligations, that format makes it possible to finish on a realistic schedule. Once you hit the required hours and pass the final exam, your ADE-1317 certificate is ready. From there, schedule your driving skills test at the DPS office.

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 when you finish the Texas Adult Driver Education Course and pass the final exam. It is the document the Texas DPS requires when you apply for your first Class C driver license. TDLR regulations under Title 16 Chapter 84 specify this certificate as proof that you completed the state-approved adult driver education requirement. You bring it to your DPS appointment along with your other required documents. For Mitchell residents in Coke County, the nearest DPS Driver License Office handling license applications and road tests is in Abilene, approximately 90 miles from Mitchell. Pull up your digital ADE-1317 on your phone or print it before you make that drive.

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 and Section 84.503. The adult course is the 6-hour classroom instruction component only. The in-person driving skills test at the DPS is still required and is a separate step, but it is not tied to logged practice hours for adults. As of the latest TDLR guidelines, completing the course, passing the final exam, and obtaining your ADE-1317 certificate is what qualifies you to apply. From there, schedule your driving skills test at the Abilene DPS Driver License Office.

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

The practical reason is simple. Completing the Texas Adult Driver Education Course lets adults 25 and older skip the in-person written knowledge test at the DPS office entirely. Under current Texas DPS requirements and TDLR guidelines tied to Title 16 Chapter 84, the course final exam substitutes for that test. For someone in Mitchell, the nearest DPS Driver License Office is in Abilene, roughly 90 miles away on US-83 heading north. Making that trip twice, once to test and once to finish the license application, adds real time and fuel cost. Finishing the course first means you show up to that Abilene office with your ADE-1317 certificate and go straight to the skills test step. Enroll through TrafficSchool.net to get started.

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