Get Your First Texas License Starting Right Here in Preston

This is the Texas Adult Driver Education Course, approved by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. Ages 18 to 24 are required to finish it before applying for a license. Ages 25 and older can take it to skip the in-person DPS written knowledge test. Either way, you walk into the Grayson County area DPS office already done with the written portion.

  • State Approved: Regulated by TDLR under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, covering adult driver education.
  • Self-Paced Access: No daily hour cap. Finish in one session or log back in across multiple days whenever you have time.
  • ADE-1317 Certificate: Pass the final exam and you get the ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion the DPS requires at application.
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Sign up and enroll in the Texas Adult Driver Education Course through TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, a TDLR approved Texas driver education provider. Your progress saves automatically after each section so you never lose your place between sessions.

Work Through the Course

The course uses text-based lessons and images with quizzes between sections. You cover Texas road signs, traffic laws, and alcohol and drug material. No live video streaming required. Log in and out as needed. There is no daily study cap limiting how much you complete in a single sitting.

Pass the Exam and Get Certified

The 30-question final exam covers road signs and road rules. Score 70% or higher and you complete the state-mandated 6 hours requirement. Your digital ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion is issued immediately. That certificate substitutes for the DPS Class C written knowledge test when you apply for your license.

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Every Day Waiting Is a Day Without Your License

For anyone between 18 and 24 in Preston, the Texas Adult Driver Education Course is not optional. You cannot submit your license application to the DPS until this course is done. For adults 25 and older, finishing the course means you walk into the Sherman DPS Driver License Office, roughly 20 miles from Preston, ready for the driving skills test without sitting through a separate written exam that day.

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Built on Current Texas Licensing Requirements

This course meets the adult driver education standards set under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, as of the latest TDLR guidelines. TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, holds active TDLR approval. The course content and final exam align with current Texas DPS requirements for first-time adult license applicants.

Last updated: Content reviewed and current as of 2025 TDLR guidelines
TDLR Approved Course

Every lesson and the final exam meet the standards TDLR enforces under Chapter 84 for adult driver education in Texas. This is not a generic course repackaged for Texas.

Access on Any Device

The course runs in your browser on a laptop, desktop, or tablet. Progress saves server-side after each section so switching devices mid-course does not cost you any completed work.

One Flat Price

Pay $38.00 and get full access to all course material, the final exam, and your ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion. No hidden fees added at checkout.

Online Course

Complete the Texas Adult Driver Education Course on your own schedule without driving to a classroom in Sherman or McKinney.

No Classroom Commute

Skip the 20-mile drive to Sherman and work through lessons from wherever you have internet access.

No Daily Cap

Finish the full course in one day or spread sessions across multiple days with no restrictions.

Instant Certificate

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

In-Person Classroom

Traditional classroom courses require travel to a licensed school location, fixed scheduling, and in-person attendance for the full session block.

Fixed Class Schedule

You attend on the school's timetable, not your own, with no option to pause and return later.

Travel Required

Preston has no local driver education classroom. You drive to Sherman or farther to find a licensed school.

Same Certificate Result

The in-person course produces the same ADE-1317 certificate, but costs more time to obtain it.

How Long Does Each Path Take?

Time from enrollment to DPS-ready certificate, based on the Preston area situation.

Method
Estimated Time to Certificate
Online Course Finish the state-required hours at your own session pace, get your ADE-1317 the same day you pass the final exam.
In-Person Classroom Add round-trip drive time to Sherman plus fixed class scheduling before you ever sit down for the first lesson.

What Does Each Option Cost?

Price comparison for Preston residents choosing between online and in-person adult driver education.

Method
Realistic Total Cost
Online Course TrafficSchool.net charges $38.00 total, covering all lessons, the final exam, and your completion certificate.
In-Person Classroom In-person schools in the Sherman area typically charge more, and that price does not include your fuel and drive time.

Pick Up Where You Left Off

The course saves your progress server-side after every section. Log in from your laptop at home on FM 120 or from a tablet at a friend's place in Pottsboro. You do not restart from the beginning. The course picks up at the last completed section every time you return.

  • Browser Based

    No app download needed. The course runs in any modern mobile or desktop browser without additional software.

  • Auto-Saved Progress

    Every completed section saves automatically to the server so a lost connection never wipes your work.

  • Return Anytime

    Log back in on any device and the course resumes exactly where you stopped, no timer penalties for breaks.

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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 set under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, and aligns with current Texas DPS requirements for first-time adult license applicants.

  • TDLR approved Texas provider
  • Meets Chapter 84 adult standards
  • ADE-1317 certificate issued on completion
  • Aligned with current DPS requirements
  • First-time adult license eligible

Need a Different Texas Driver Education Course?

This course covers first-time adult licensing only. Other situations call for a different course entirely.

Questions About the Texas Adult Driver Education Course

Who is required to take this course in Texas?

Texas law requires anyone between 18 and 24 applying for their first Texas driver license to complete the Texas Adult Driver Education Course before submitting their application. 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 it, but completing the course lets them skip the in-person DPS Class C written knowledge test. Both groups end up at the same place: the DPS office in Sherman, about 20 miles from Preston, ready to take the driving skills test. Start your enrollment at TrafficSchool.net to confirm you are in the right course for your age group.

Does passing the course final exam replace the DPS written test?

Yes. The 30-question final exam built into the Texas Adult Driver Education Course substitutes for the DPS Class C written knowledge test. Under current Texas DPS requirements, once you pass the course final at the required score, you do not sit for a separate written exam at the DPS Driver License Office in Sherman. The exam covers both road signs and road rules, the same material the DPS written test covers. What the course does not replace is the in-person driving skills test. You still schedule and pass that at the DPS. Your ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion is what you bring to the Sherman DPS office to confirm the written portion is already handled. Enroll through TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, a TDLR approved provider.

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 the full course in a single day if you have the time, or spread it across multiple sessions over several days. Progress saves automatically after each section, so logging out does not cost you completed work. For Preston residents who want to get to the Sherman DPS office for their driving skills test as quickly as possible, finishing in one focused sitting is a real option. Log back in from any device and the course resumes exactly where you left off. Start at TrafficSchool.net when you are ready.

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 TDLR approved providers after you pass the Texas Adult Driver Education Course final exam. It is the document that confirms to the Texas DPS that you have met the adult driver education requirement under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. You bring it to the DPS Driver License Office in Sherman, which is the nearest full-service office for Preston residents in Grayson County, when you apply for your license. The DPS uses it to verify you have completed the course and passed the built-in written knowledge test. Without it, your license application cannot move forward if you are between 18 and 24. TrafficSchool.net issues your ADE-1317 digitally as soon as you pass the final exam.

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 to adult enrollment under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, Section 84.503. The adult course covers the classroom instruction component only. The driving skills test at the DPS is still required and is separate from this course, but the hours you practice driving before that test are not tracked or reported through this program. Preston residents should confirm current Texas DPS requirements for the driving skills test appointment at the Sherman DPS Driver License Office before scheduling. Enroll in the course at TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, a TDLR approved Texas driver education provider.

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

The practical reason is simple: passing the Texas Adult Driver Education Course final exam substitutes for the DPS Class C written knowledge test. For an adult 25 or older applying for their first Texas license, that means arriving at the Sherman DPS Driver License Office, about 20 miles from Preston, without having to sit through a separate written exam that day. The DPS written test covers the same road signs and traffic law material the course final exam covers, so studying for one is studying for both. Under current TDLR guidelines, completing the course satisfies the knowledge test requirement recognized by the DPS. Adults in this age group who want to reduce the number of steps at the DPS office on license application day find real value in finishing the course first. Start at TrafficSchool.net to enroll.

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