Get Your First Texas License Starting Right Here in Wood County

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 too and skip the in-person written knowledge test at the DPS. Pass the built-in final exam, get your ADE-1317 certificate, and walk into the Quitman area DPS office ready to schedule your driving skills test.

  • TDLR Approved: Regulated under Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 84, meeting current Texas DPS requirements.
  • Self-Paced Access: No daily hour cap. Finish in one sitting or log back in across multiple sessions whenever you have time.
  • Certificate Included: Your ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion comes with the course and goes straight to the DPS when you apply.
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Create your account and get into the course material immediately. The lessons are text and image based with quizzes between sections. No live video streams to wait on. Your progress saves automatically after each section so you can stop and pick back up without losing ground.

Work Through the 6 Hours

The course covers Texas road signs, traffic laws, and alcohol and drug material required by TDLR under Title 16 Chapter 84. No daily cap means you can push through it all in one day or spread it across several sessions. Adults are not required to log any behind-the-wheel practice hours for this course.

Pass the Exam and Get Certified

The final exam is 30 multiple-choice questions covering road signs and road rules. You need a 70% to pass. That score substitutes for the DPS Class C written knowledge test. Pass it, download your ADE-1317 certificate, and you have completed the full 6 hours state-mandated requirement.

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You Cannot Apply for a License Until This Is Done

For anyone between 18 and 24 in Wood County, the Texas Adult Driver Education Course is a hard requirement before the DPS will process your license application. The sooner you finish the course and pass the final exam, the sooner you can book your driving skills test at the Quitman area DPS Driver License Office and actually get your license in hand. There is no shortcut around the 6 hours. Start now and get it behind you.

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Built on Texas Rules, Not Generic Content

TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, is a TDLR approved Texas driver education provider. The course content aligns with current Texas DPS requirements and is governed by Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 84. What you study in this course is what Texas actually tests and enforces on Wood County roads.

Last updated: Content reviewed and updated to reflect the latest TDLR guidelines.
State Approved Content

Every lesson meets TDLR standards under Title 16 Chapter 84. The material is specific to Texas law, not a generic national course repackaged for the state.

Access on Any Device

Log in from a laptop, desktop, or tablet. Your 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 the full 6-hour course plus your ADE-1317 certificate. No add-on fees to unlock the exam or download your completion document.

This Course Online

Work through the Texas Adult Driver Education Course on your own schedule with no commute, no classroom seat, and your ADE-1317 certificate delivered digitally once you pass.

No Classroom Commute

Skip the drive to a physical location and work from wherever you have internet access.

Final Exam Built In

Pass the 30-question exam here and skip the written knowledge test at the DPS office.

Instant Certificate Access

Your ADE-1317 certificate is available digitally as soon as you pass the final exam.

In-Person Classroom Option

A traditional classroom course requires finding a licensed provider near Quitman, matching their schedule, and sitting through the 6 hours on their timeline, not yours.

Fixed Class Schedule

You attend on the provider's schedule, not when it works best for you.

Travel Required

Classroom providers near Wood County are limited, adding drive time to your day.

Same Certificate Result

You still get an ADE-1317 at the end, just with more logistical effort to get there.

How Long This Actually Takes

The state requires 6 hours of instruction. Here is how the two paths compare for a Wood County resident.

Method
Estimated Time to Certificate
This Online Course Six hours of instruction completed on your own schedule, no commute, no waiting on a class to fill.
In-Person Classroom Six hours of instruction plus travel time to a provider, which from Quitman can add a significant round trip.

What You Pay to Get Licensed

The course fee is one part of your total cost. Here is how the online and in-person paths compare for Wood County applicants.

Method
Realistic Total Cost
This Online Course Pay $38.00 for the full course and ADE-1317 certificate with no additional classroom or facility fees.
In-Person Classroom Classroom providers typically charge more than $38.00 and may add fuel costs for the drive from Quitman.

Pick Up Where You Left Off

The course saves your progress server-side after every section. Log in from a laptop at home on Highway 37, switch to a tablet later that evening, and you are right where you stopped. No daily hour cap means you set the pace entirely. Finish in one day or come back across multiple sessions.

  • Any Device Works

    Access the course from a phone, tablet, or desktop without losing any completed section progress.

  • Auto-Saved Progress

    Every completed section saves automatically to the server so a lost connection never costs you finished work.

  • Log In Anytime

    No session timers forcing you to rush. Return to the course whenever your schedule opens up.

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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 licensing requirements for Wood County applicants.

  • TDLR approved Texas driver education provider
  • Governed by Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 84
  • ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion issued on passing
  • Meets current Texas DPS license application requirements
  • Course regulated under TDLR Section 84.503 adult enrollment rules

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This 6-hour course covers first-time adult licensing only, not ticket dismissal or insurance reduction.

Questions About the Texas Adult Driver Education Course

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

Texas law requires anyone between 18 and 24 applying for a first Texas driver license to complete the Texas Adult Driver Education 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. Adults 25 and older are not required to take the course, but completing it lets them skip the in-person written knowledge test at the DPS. Both groups end up with the same ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion. If you are in Wood County and need your first Texas license, check which group applies to you and enroll through TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, a TDLR approved provider.

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. Under current Texas DPS requirements tied to TDLR approval under Title 16 Chapter 84, passing the final exam in the course means you do not sit for a separate written test at the DPS Driver License Office. The exam covers road signs and road rules in a multiple-choice format, and you need a 70% to pass. What the course does not replace is the in-person driving skills test, which you still schedule and complete at the Quitman area DPS Driver License Office. Finish the course, get your ADE-1317, and then book that driving test.

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. There is no daily hour cap on this course, so finishing it in a single day is entirely possible if your schedule allows. You can also spread the sessions across multiple days. Progress saves automatically server-side after each section, so logging out and returning later does not cost you any completed work. Adults taking this course are not required to log any behind-the-wheel practice hours. For Wood County residents who want to get to the Quitman area DPS office as fast as possible, pushing through 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 by a TDLR approved Texas driver education provider when you finish the course and pass the final exam. It is the document the Texas DPS requires when you apply for a first driver license, confirming you completed the state-mandated adult driver education requirement under Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 84. Without it, the DPS will not process a first-time license application for anyone in the 18 to 24 age group. Adults 25 and older bring the same certificate to skip the written knowledge test. Once you pass the final exam through TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, you receive the ADE-1317 digitally. Bring it to the Quitman area DPS Driver License Office when you go in for your driving skills test appointment.

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 any 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 and Section 84.503. The 6-hour adult course is classroom instruction only, covering road signs, traffic laws, and alcohol and drug content required by TDLR. What you do still need to complete, separate from this course, is the in-person driving skills test at the DPS. That test is administered at the Quitman area DPS Driver License Office and is required regardless of age. Finishing this course gets you the ADE-1317 certificate; the driving test is your next step after that.

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 aligned with TDLR rules in Title 16 Chapter 84, completing the Texas Adult Driver Education Course and passing the built-in final exam substitutes for the DPS Class C written knowledge test for adults 25 and older applying for a first Texas license. That means one less step at the DPS office. For someone who moved to Wood County from another state and needs a Texas license, walking into the Quitman area DPS Driver License Office with an ADE-1317 certificate already in hand is a real time saver. The Quitman area DPS office is roughly 60 miles from Tyler, so cutting out any unnecessary in-office steps matters. Enroll through TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, and get the certificate before your DPS appointment.

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