Get Your First Texas License Starting Right Here in Mount Pleasant

This is the Texas Adult Driver Education Course, the state-mandated 6-hour program regulated by TDLR under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. Ages 18 to 24 must finish it before applying for a Texas license. Adults 25 and older can take it to skip the in-person DPS written knowledge test entirely. Either way, you leave with the ADE-1317 certificate the Mount Pleasant area DPS office needs.

  • TDLR Approved: Regulated under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, and approved by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
  • No Daily Cap: Finish the required 6 hours in one sitting or across multiple sessions with no enforced daily hour limit.
  • ADE-1317 Certificate: Pass the final exam and receive your digital ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion to bring to the DPS office.
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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 after each section, so you can log out and pick back up without losing anything. No software to install.

Work Through the Material

The course covers Texas road signs, traffic laws, right-of-way rules, and alcohol and drug effects on driving. These are exactly the topics that show up on the final exam. Adults taking this course are not required to log any behind-the-wheel practice hours under current TDLR guidelines.

Pass the Exam and Get Your Certificate

After completing 6 hours of approved instruction, you take a 30-question final exam covering road signs and road rules. Score 70% or better and your digital ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion is issued. That certificate replaces the DPS Class C written knowledge test 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 Titus County, the Texas Adult Driver Education Course is a hard requirement before the DPS will process your first license application. The sooner you finish the course and pass the built-in written exam, the sooner you can walk into the Mount Pleasant area DPS Driver License Office ready for your driving skills test. Nothing moves forward until this is done.

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Approved by the State, Accepted at DPS

TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, is a TDLR approved Texas driver education provider. The Texas Adult Driver Education Course meets the requirements set under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. The ADE-1317 certificate it produces is accepted at Texas DPS Driver License Offices statewide, including the Mount Pleasant area office.

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

The ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion you receive meets current Texas DPS requirements and is accepted when you apply for your first Texas driver license.

No Classroom Required

Complete the entire course from any device with a browser. No drive to a classroom, no set schedule, and no waiting for a seat in a Mount Pleasant area course session.

One Flat Price

The course costs $38.00. No hidden fees added at checkout. That covers the full 6-hour course and your ADE-1317 certificate on passing.

Online Course

Complete the Texas Adult Driver Education Course on your own schedule from any device, with progress saved automatically after every section.

No Fixed Class Times

Log in and out whenever you want with no scheduled session to attend.

Instant Certificate Delivery

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

No Daily Hour Cap

Finish the full 6 hours in one day or spread it across multiple days.

In-Person Classroom

Traditional classroom driver education in Titus County requires finding a licensed provider, matching their schedule, and commuting to a physical location.

Fixed Class Schedule

You attend on the provider's timetable, not your own.

Travel Required

You drive to the classroom location, which may not be close to Mount Pleasant.

Paper Certificate Processing

Physical certificate delivery can add days before you can visit DPS.

How Long Does This Actually Take?

Here is what the time commitment looks like compared to the in-person path for a Mount Pleasant area applicant.

Method
Estimated Time to Certificate
Online Course Complete the state-required 6 hours on your own schedule with no daily cap, then get your certificate the same day you pass the final exam.
In-Person Classroom Schedule around a provider's available sessions, commute to the location, and wait for your certificate before you can visit the DPS office.

What Does Each Option Cost?

Cost matters when you are just trying to get your first Texas license without spending more than you have to.

Method
Realistic Total Cost
Online Course at TrafficSchool.net One flat fee of $38.00 covers the full Texas Adult Driver Education Course and your ADE-1317 certificate on passing.
In-Person Classroom Provider Classroom providers in Texas typically charge more per student and may add fees for materials, registration, or certificate processing.

Pick It Up on Any Device

The course runs in any browser, so you are not tied to one machine. Start a section on your laptop at home, close it, and pick it back up on your phone later. Progress saves server-side after each section. No app download needed, and no work gets lost between sessions.

  • Any Device

    Phone, tablet, or desktop all work. The course runs in your browser without any download or install required.

  • Auto-Saved Progress

    Every completed section saves automatically on the server so you never lose progress when you log out.

  • Log In Anytime

    No session expiration pressure. Return to the course whenever your schedule opens up and continue where you left off.

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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 produces the ADE-1317 certificate accepted at Texas DPS Driver License Offices.

  • TDLR approved Texas driver education provider
  • Meets Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84
  • Issues state accepted ADE-1317 certificate
  • Accepted at all Texas DPS Driver License Offices
  • Regulated under current TDLR guidelines

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?

Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, Section 84.503 governs adult driver education enrollment. Under that rule, any first-time Texas driver license applicant between the ages of 18 and 24 must complete the Texas Adult Driver Education Course before the DPS will process their application. Adults who are 25 or older are not required to take it, but completing the course lets them skip the in-person DPS Class C written knowledge test. Both groups receive the same ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion on passing. If you are in Titus County and applying for your first Texas license, check your age group to know whether this course is mandatory or optional for your situation.

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

Yes. The 30-question final exam built into the Texas Adult Driver Education Course substitutes for the DPS Class C written knowledge test, as recognized under current Texas DPS requirements. You take the exam inside the course, not at the DPS office. Pass it at the required score and the DPS accepts your ADE-1317 certificate in place of the in-person written test. The driving skills test at the DPS is a separate requirement and still happens in person. The Mount Pleasant area DPS Driver License Office handles that road test. Bring your ADE-1317 certificate when you go, and you walk in already past the written test step.

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 complete all 6 hours in a single sitting or split the work across multiple days. Progress saves automatically after each section, so logging out does not cost you anything. Most people working steadily can finish in one focused day. If you are in Mount Pleasant and want to get to the DPS office for your driving skills test as soon as possible, knocking out the full course in one session 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 issued under TDLR rules when you pass the Texas Adult Driver Education Course final exam. It is the document that proves to the Texas DPS that you completed the state-required driver education. When you go to the Mount Pleasant area DPS Driver License Office to apply for your first Texas license, you bring that certificate with you. The DPS uses it to confirm your course completion and to accept it in place of the in-person written knowledge test. Under current Texas DPS requirements, the certificate must come from a TDLR approved provider. TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, meets that requirement.

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 the course. That requirement applies to the teen driver education program, not the adult course. Under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, the adult course is a knowledge-based program covering Texas traffic laws, road signs, and safe driving practices. The 30-question final exam tests that knowledge. The DPS driving skills test is still required and happens separately at the DPS office. For Mount Pleasant residents, that road test takes place at the Mount Pleasant area DPS Driver License Office. The course itself has no driving hours component.

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 DPS Class C written knowledge test entirely. Under current Texas DPS requirements, the ADE-1317 certificate from a TDLR approved course substitutes for that test. For someone in Titus County who has never held a Texas license, that means one fewer step at the Mount Pleasant area DPS Driver License Office, which is roughly 70 miles from the Tyler DPS regional hub. Skipping the written test line alone saves time. The course also covers the same material the DPS tests on, so working through it before your road test appointment is a practical way to prepare.

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