Get Your First Texas License Starting Right Here in Plainview

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, and available to anyone 25 or older who wants to skip the in-person written knowledge test at the DPS. Finish the course, pass the built-in exam, get your ADE-1317 certificate, and walk into the Plainview area DPS office ready to go.

  • 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 it works for you.
  • ADE-1317 Certificate: You get your digital ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion the moment you pass, ready to bring to the DPS.
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Create your account and begin the Texas Adult Driver Education Course right away. The course is text and image based with interactive lessons and 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.

Work Through the Material

The course covers Texas road signs, traffic laws, and alcohol and drug content required under current TDLR guidelines. No daily hour cap means you can push through all the material in one day or spread it across several sessions. The quizzes between sections keep you sharp before the final exam.

Pass the Exam and Get Your Certificate

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

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You Cannot Apply for a License Without This

Ages 18 to 24 in Texas cannot submit a first-time license application until this course is done. That is the requirement under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. Every day you wait is another day you are not licensed. Finish the course, pass the exam, and get your ADE-1317 certificate in hand so your next stop is the Hale County area DPS office for the driving skills test, not the waiting room for a written test you still have to take.

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Regulated by TDLR, Accepted at Texas DPS

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 standards set under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. Your ADE-1317 certificate is the document the Plainview area DPS office needs when you apply.

Last updated: Last reviewed to reflect the latest TDLR guidelines and current Texas DPS requirements.
State Approved Course

Approved by TDLR under Title 16, Chapter 84. The ADE-1317 certificate you earn here is accepted at every Texas DPS Driver License Office, including the Plainview area location serving Hale County residents.

Access on Any Device

Log in from a laptop, desktop, or tablet. Progress saves server-side after each section so switching devices between sessions does not cost you any completed work.

One Flat Price

The Texas Adult Driver Education Course is $38.00. No hidden fees added at checkout. That price covers the full course, the final exam, and your ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion.

Online Course

Complete the Texas Adult Driver Education Course on your own schedule without driving to a classroom. No daily cap on hours means you finish when you are ready.

No Classroom Commute

Work through all six hours from wherever you have internet access, on your own schedule.

Built-In Written Test

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

Instant Certificate

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

In-Person Classroom

Traditional classroom driver education requires fixed scheduling and travel to a physical location, which adds time before you can apply for your license.

Fixed Class Schedule

You attend on the provider's schedule, not yours, which can delay when you finish.

Separate Written Test

Some in-person paths still require the DPS written knowledge test as a separate step.

Travel Required

Getting to and from a classroom in the Plainview area adds time and logistical planning.

How Long Does Each Path Take?

Time from starting your education to walking into the DPS office with your certificate in hand.

Method
Estimated Time to Certificate
Online Course Finish the full six hours in one day or across multiple sessions with no daily cap on study time.
In-Person Classroom Classroom schedules in the Plainview area may spread the required hours across several days or weeks.

What Does Each Option Cost?

Compare the online course price against typical in-person driver education costs in the Plainview area.

Method
Realistic Total Cost
Online Course Flat rate of $38.00 covers the full course, exam, and your ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion.
In-Person Classroom In-person adult driver education in Texas typically costs more and may include additional scheduling or material fees.

Pick Up Where You Left Off

The course saves your progress server-side after every section. Log in from your laptop at home, then pick it back up on a tablet later. No daily hour cap means you can finish the full six hours in one push or break it up across several days, whatever your schedule in Plainview looks like right now.

  • Any Device

    Access the course on a phone, tablet, or laptop without losing your place between sessions.

  • Auto-Saved Progress

    Every completed section saves automatically to the server so nothing gets lost if you close the browser.

  • Log In Anytime

    No session timers forcing you off. Come back the next morning or later the same day and keep going.

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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 the standards established under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, including Section 84.503 governing adult enrollment.

  • TDLR approved Texas driver education provider
  • Meets Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84
  • ADE-1317 certificate accepted at Texas DPS
  • Course satisfies Section 84.503 adult enrollment requirements
  • Accepted for first-time license applicants statewide

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Questions About the Texas Adult Driver Education Course

Who is required to take this course in Texas?

Anyone applying for a first Texas driver license between the ages of 18 and 24 is required to complete this course before the DPS will process their application. That requirement comes from Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, specifically Section 84.503, which governs adult driver education enrollment in Texas. Adults 25 and older are not required to take it, but completing the course lets them skip the in-person DPS written knowledge test, which is a real time saver. If you live in Hale County and are in either group, enroll in the Texas Adult Driver Education Course through TrafficSchool.net and get the process moving now.

Does passing the course 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. You do not retake a written test when you walk into the Plainview area DPS Driver License Office. The exam covers road signs and road rules, split across 30 multiple-choice questions, and you need to hit 70% to pass. Once you pass, you get your ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion. Bring that certificate to the DPS along with your other required documents. The in-person driving skills test at the DPS is still required and separate from this course. That part does not change.

How long does it actually take to finish the course?

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 on this course, so you can complete all the required hours in a single day if you want to push through it. You can also spread it across multiple sessions and log back in whenever you have time. Progress saves automatically after each section on the server side, so nothing resets between logins. For Plainview residents who want to get to the DPS sooner rather than later, finishing in one focused sitting 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 regulations 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 a first-time driver license. Without it, the Plainview area DPS Driver License Office cannot process your application if you are between 18 and 24. You receive the ADE-1317 digitally after passing the exam. Print it or have it accessible on a device when you go to the DPS. Per current Texas DPS requirements, this certificate is one of the required documents for your license application. Do not show up to the DPS without it.

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, Section 84.503. You complete the six hours of online instruction, pass the final exam, and you are done with the course requirements. The in-person driving skills test at the DPS is still a separate required step before you get your license, but that is a DPS requirement, not a course requirement. Plainview residents should contact the Hale County area DPS office directly to schedule that skills test.

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

The main reason is skipping the in-person DPS written knowledge test. Under current Texas DPS requirements, adults 25 and older applying for a first Texas license can substitute the course final exam for the DPS written test. That means one less thing to deal with at the DPS Driver License Office. The Plainview area DPS office serves Hale County residents, and walking in with your ADE-1317 certificate already in hand moves the process along faster. Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84 allows this substitution specifically for adults who complete an approved course. For anyone who has been putting off getting a Texas license, this course removes the written test from the equation entirely.

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