Get Your First Texas License Starting Right Here in Petersburg

This is the Texas Adult Driver Education Course, the state-mandated 6-hour course required for first-time license applicants ages 18 to 24 in Texas. Adults 25 and older can take it to skip the in-person written knowledge test at DPS. Pass the built-in final exam, get your ADE-1317 certificate, and walk into the Lubbock DPS Driver License Office ready for your driving skills test.

  • TDLR Approved: Approved and regulated by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation under Title 16, Chapter 84.
  • Self-Paced Course: No daily hour cap. Finish in one sitting or log back in across multiple sessions whenever you have time.
  • ADE-1317 Certificate: Your digital Certificate of Completion goes straight to DPS when you apply for your Texas driver license.
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Enroll Online

Create your account and enroll in the Texas Adult Driver Education Course through TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, a TDLR approved provider. Hale County residents in Petersburg can start the same day they sign up, no waiting on a class schedule.

Work Through the Course

The course runs through text-based interactive lessons covering Texas road signs, traffic laws, and alcohol and drug material, with quizzes between sections. Your progress saves automatically server-side after each section, so closing the browser does not cost you your place.

Pass the Exam and Get Certified

Complete 6 hours of TDLR approved instruction, then pass the 30-question final exam at 70%. That exam substitutes for the DPS Class C written knowledge test. You get your ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion and head to the Lubbock DPS office for your driving skills test.

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You Cannot Apply for a License Without This

For anyone between 18 and 24 in Petersburg, the Texas Adult Driver Education Course is a hard requirement before DPS will process your first license application. Every day you wait is another day you are not licensed. Finishing the course and passing the built-in written test gets you to the Lubbock DPS Driver License Office, about 75 miles from Petersburg, ready to take your driving skills test and leave with a license.

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Built on Texas Rules, Not Generic Content

This course follows the Texas Administrative Code, Title 16, Chapter 84, the regulatory framework TDLR uses to govern adult driver education in Texas. The material reflects current Texas DPS requirements for first-time license applicants, not recycled content from another state.

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 course covers exactly what Texas requires for adult driver education, nothing more, nothing less.

No Classroom Required

Petersburg has no local driver education classroom for adults. This course runs on any device with a browser, so the 75-mile drive to Lubbock stays reserved for your actual driving skills test.

One Flat Price

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

Online Course

Complete the Texas Adult Driver Education Course on your own schedule from Petersburg, with no classroom commute and no fixed class times to work around.

No Daily Hour Cap

Finish in one day or spread sessions across multiple days, whichever fits your schedule.

Auto-Saved Progress

Server-side saving means you pick up exactly where you left off every time you log back in.

Built-In Written Test

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

In-Person Classroom

Traditional classroom driver education for adults is not readily available in Petersburg or Hale County, making an online course the practical option for most residents.

Limited Local Availability

No adult driver education classroom operates in Petersburg, requiring travel outside Hale County.

Fixed Class Schedule

Classroom courses run on the provider's timetable, not yours, with no option to pause and resume.

Same DPS Steps After

You still go to the Lubbock DPS office for the driving skills test regardless of how you completed the course.

How Long Does This Actually Take?

The course is self-paced with no daily hour cap. Here is how the time breaks down compared to the alternative.

Method
Estimated Time to Certificate
Online Course Six hours of TDLR approved instruction completed on your schedule, in one session or spread across multiple days, with no enforced daily limit.
DPS Office Wait The Lubbock DPS Driver License Office is roughly 75 miles from Petersburg. Finishing the course first means your only trip there is for the driving skills test.

What This Course Costs vs. What It Replaces

The course fee covers the full 6-hour program and the ADE-1317 certificate DPS requires. Compare that to the alternative.

Method
Realistic Total Cost
Online Course One payment of $38.00 covers the complete Texas Adult Driver Education Course and your ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion.
In-Person Classroom No adult driver education classroom operates in Petersburg. Travel costs to reach one outside Hale County add up fast on top of any course fee.

Works on Any Device You Have

The course runs in any modern browser on a phone, tablet, or laptop. Out in Hale County, where you might be finishing a session between other obligations, that matters. No app download required, and your progress is always saved on the server side.

  • Any Device

    Phone, tablet, or laptop all work. The course does not require a specific device or operating system to run.

  • Saved Progress

    Every completed section saves automatically to the server. Log out and come back without losing any ground you covered.

  • Pick Up Anytime

    No session timers push you forward. Return to the course whenever you are ready and continue from the last completed section.

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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, as of the latest TDLR guidelines for first-time adult license applicants.

  • TDLR approved Texas provider
  • Meets Title 16, Chapter 84 standards
  • ADE-1317 certificate issued on completion
  • Accepted at Texas DPS offices statewide
  • Current Texas DPS requirements reflected

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The Texas Adult Driver Education Course is for first-time license applicants only, not for ticket dismissal or insurance discounts.

Questions About the Course From Someone Who Has Been Through It

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

Anyone applying for their first Texas driver license between the ages of 18 and 24 is required to complete the Texas Adult Driver Education Course before DPS will process the application. That requirement comes 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 office. Both groups end up with the same ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion. If you are in Petersburg and fall into either category, enrolling through a TDLR approved provider is the first move to make.

Does passing the course final exam mean I skip the written test at the Lubbock 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 tied to TDLR approved course completion. Pass the final exam at the required score and you do not retake a written test when you show up at the Lubbock DPS Driver License Office, which is the nearest full-service DPS location for Petersburg residents in Hale County. The in-person driving skills test is still required and cannot be skipped. Bring your ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion to the DPS office when you go for that test and your license application.

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. The course is self-paced with no daily hour cap, so finishing it in a single day is possible if you have the time to sit down and work through it. You can also split it across multiple sessions since progress saves automatically to the server after each section. Petersburg residents who work or have other obligations during the week often find it easier to knock out a few sections at a time. There is no enforced deadline named in this course, so you move at the pace that works for you.

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 after you finish the Texas Adult Driver Education Course and pass the final exam. It is the document DPS requires to confirm you completed state-mandated adult driver education, as outlined under Texas Administrative Code, Title 16, Chapter 84. You bring the ADE-1317 to the Lubbock DPS Driver License Office, which handles license applications and driving skills tests for Petersburg residents in Hale County, roughly 75 miles away. Present it along with your other required documents when you apply for your first Texas driver license. Without it, DPS cannot process the application for applicants in the 18 to 24 age group.

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 program. That requirement applies to the teen driver education track, not to the adult course governed by Texas Administrative Code, Title 16, Chapter 84, Section 84.503. The 6-hour course covers classroom instruction only, and the ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion you receive reflects that. The in-person driving skills test at the Lubbock DPS Driver License Office is still required and is separate from this course entirely. Practicing your driving before that test is a smart idea, but it is not a tracked or reported requirement tied to the adult driver education course itself.

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 current Texas DPS requirements, adults 25 and older who complete a TDLR approved Texas Adult Driver Education Course and pass the built-in final exam do not have to take the written test at the DPS office when they apply for their first Texas license. For someone in Petersburg who has to drive to the Lubbock DPS Driver License Office, about 75 miles away on US-82 and then up through Lubbock County, making that trip once for the driving skills test instead of twice saves real time. The course also covers Texas-specific traffic laws and road signs that are worth knowing before you sit for the driving skills test regardless of age.

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