Get Your First Texas License Starting Right Here in Olney

This is the Texas Adult Driver Education Course, 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 DPS written knowledge test entirely. Pass the built-in final exam, get your ADE-1317 certificate, and walk into the Young County DPS office ready for your driving skills test.

  • TDLR Approved: Course meets current Texas DPS requirements under TDLR rules for adult driver education.
  • No Daily Cap: No enforced daily hour limit. Finish in one sitting or log back in across multiple sessions.
  • ADE-1317 Certificate: Digital certificate issued on passing. Bring it to the Young County DPS office when you apply.
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Enroll Online

Create your account with TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, a TDLR approved Texas driver education provider. Enrollment is open to any first-time Texas license applicant who is at least 18 years old. Ages 18 to 24 are required to complete this course under Section 84.503 of the Texas Administrative Code.

Work Through the Course

The course uses text and image based interactive lessons with quizzes between sections. Your progress saves automatically after each section on the server side, so you can log out and return without losing anything. No live video streaming, no mandatory timers. Adults are not required to log behind-the-wheel practice hours for this course.

Pass the Exam and Get Your Certificate

After completing 6 hours of TDLR approved instruction, you take a 30-question final exam covering road signs and road rules. Score 70% or better and you receive your digital ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion. That certificate substitutes for the DPS Class C written knowledge test, so you skip that step entirely at the Young County DPS office.

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Every Day You Wait Is a Day Without a License

For anyone 18 to 24 in Young County, the Texas Adult Driver Education Course is not optional. You cannot submit your Texas license application until this course is done. For adults 25 and older, finishing the course means you walk into the Wichita Falls DPS Driver License Office, roughly 45 miles south of Olney on US-277, needing only the driving skills test. The written test is already handled.

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Built Around Current Texas Licensing Rules

TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, delivers this course under TDLR approval as required by Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. As of the latest TDLR guidelines, the course satisfies the adult driver education requirement for first-time Texas license applicants statewide, including residents of Young County.

Last updated: 2025
State Approved Content

Every lesson meets TDLR standards for adult driver education in Texas. The course covers traffic laws, road signs, and safe driving practices required under current Texas DPS requirements.

Access Any Device

Log in from any computer, tablet, or phone. Progress saves server-side after each section, so switching devices mid-course does not cost you any completed work.

One Flat Price

The full Texas Adult Driver Education Course costs $38.00. No hidden fees added at checkout. Your ADE-1317 certificate is included in that price when you pass.

Online Course

Complete the Texas Adult Driver Education Course on your own schedule with no daily hour cap. Log in from Olney, finish at your own pace across one day or several sessions.

No Daily Hour Cap

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

Built-In Written Test

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

Digital Certificate

ADE-1317 certificate delivered digitally as soon as you pass the final exam.

No Commute Required

No drive to a classroom. Save the 45-mile trip to Wichita Falls for your skills test only.

In-Person Classroom

Traditional classroom driver education requires finding a licensed school near Young County, scheduling around their session times, and commuting to each class meeting.

Fixed Class Schedule

Attend on the school's timetable, not yours. Missed sessions may require rescheduling.

Separate Written Test

Some formats still require the DPS written knowledge test at the office after class.

Paper Certificate

Physical certificate issued after course completion. You carry it to the DPS office yourself.

Travel to Class

No licensed adult driver education classroom sits inside Olney city limits currently.

How Long Does Each Path Take?

Time from enrollment to DPS-ready certificate, based on the Young County area.

Method
Estimated Time to Certificate
Online Course Finish the required course hours on your own schedule with no daily cap, then get your certificate the same day you pass the final exam.
In-Person Classroom Depends entirely on when a school near Young County schedules sessions. Could stretch across multiple days or weeks depending on availability.

What Does Each Option Cost?

Comparing the online course price against typical in-person costs for Young County residents.

Method
Realistic Total Cost
Online Course Flat $38.00 covers the full Texas Adult Driver Education Course and your ADE-1317 certificate. No additional classroom or materials fees.
In-Person Classroom Tuition at private driving schools in the Wichita Falls area typically runs higher than $38.00, plus fuel costs for the drive from Olney.

Pick Up Where You Left Off

The course works on any device you already own. Log in from your phone at home in Olney, switch to a laptop later, and your progress is exactly where you left it. No app download needed. Server-side saving means a lost connection does not erase completed sections.

  • Any Device

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

  • Auto-Saved Progress

    Each completed section saves to the server automatically. Log out anytime without losing your place in the course.

  • Return Reminders

    Get reminders to return and finish if you step away. Staying on track gets you to the DPS faster.

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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, including Section 84.503 governing adult enrollment for first-time license applicants statewide.

  • TDLR approved Texas provider
  • Meets Title 16 Chapter 84 standards
  • ADE-1317 certificate issuing authority
  • Serves all Texas counties including Young County
  • Aligned with current DPS licensing requirements

Need a Different Texas Driver Education Course?

This page covers the adult first-license course only. Other Texas driver education needs have separate courses.

Questions About the Texas Adult Driver Education Course

Who is required to take this course in Texas?

Anyone between 18 and 24 applying for a first Texas driver license must complete the Texas Adult Driver Education Course before the DPS will process their application. 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 DPS Class C written knowledge test at the office. Both groups receive the same ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion on passing. If you live in Young County and fall into either group, enroll with TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, and start working through the material today.

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. The exam covers road signs and road rules in multiple-choice format. Score 70% or better and you do not retake any written test at the Wichita Falls DPS Driver License Office, which is the nearest full-service DPS location for Young County residents, roughly 45 miles south of Olney on US-277. The in-person driving skills test is a separate DPS requirement and still happens at the office. The course final only replaces the written portion, not the behind-the-wheel evaluation.

How long does the course actually take to finish?

The Texas Adult Driver Education Course requires 6 hours of TDLR approved instruction as mandated under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. There is no daily hour cap, so you can complete the entire course in a single day or log in and out across multiple sessions. Progress saves automatically to the server after each section, so you never lose completed work between sessions. When I went through it, I split it across two evenings and finished the final exam on the third day. The pacing is entirely up to you. Residents of Young County can enroll through TrafficSchool.net and start the same day they sign up.

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 under TDLR regulations in Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. You receive it digitally after passing the course final exam at the required score. Bring that certificate to the DPS Driver License Office when you apply for your first Texas license. For Young County residents, that means the Wichita Falls DPS Driver License Office on US-277, about 45 miles from Olney. The DPS uses the ADE-1317 to confirm you completed the required adult driver education. Without it, the 18 to 24 age group cannot complete their license application under current Texas DPS requirements.

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, which is a separate course under different TDLR rules. The adult course, governed by Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, Section 84.503, focuses on the classroom instruction component only. The driving skills test you take at the DPS office in Wichita Falls is a separate evaluation conducted by DPS examiners, not a logged practice requirement tied to this course. Finish the course, get your ADE-1317 certificate, and schedule your driving skills test at the Young County area DPS office when you are ready.

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

The main reason is skipping the DPS written knowledge test at the office. Under current Texas DPS requirements, adults 25 and older applying for a first Texas license can either take the written test in person at the Wichita Falls DPS Driver License Office or complete the Texas Adult Driver Education Course and let the built-in final exam substitute for it. For anyone who has been out of school for years and does not want to sit for a cold written test at the DPS, working through the course material first is the smarter move. Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84 allows this substitution. Enroll through TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, pass the final, and walk into the DPS with one less test to worry about.

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