Get Your First Texas License Starting Right Here in Ralls

This is the Texas Adult Driver Education Course, approved by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. Ages 18 to 24 must finish it before applying for a Texas license. Adults 25 and older can take it to skip the in-person DPS written knowledge test. Six hours of state-required instruction, one final exam, one certificate. That is what stands between you and your first Texas license.

  • TDLR Approved: Course meets current Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation standards under Title 16, Chapter 84.
  • Self-Paced Format: No daily hour cap. Finish in one sitting or log back in across multiple sessions whenever you have time.
  • ADE-1317 Certificate: Pass the final exam and you get the official certificate the Crosby County area DPS office requires at application.
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Sign up through TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, a TDLR approved Texas driver education provider. Confirm your eligibility as a first-time Texas license applicant who is at least 18 years old. Your progress saves automatically after every section so you never lose your place.

Work Through the Course

The course runs through text and image-based interactive lessons covering Texas road signs, traffic laws, and alcohol and drug awareness. Section quizzes check your understanding before you move forward. No live video streams, no scheduled class times, no daily limit on how many hours you put in.

Pass the Exam and Get Certified

After completing 6 hours of TDLR approved instruction, you take a 30-question final exam covering road signs and road rules. Score 70% or higher and you receive your ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion. That certificate substitutes for the DPS Class C written knowledge test when you apply for your license.

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You Cannot Apply for Your License Without This

Under Texas law, first-time applicants between 18 and 24 must complete this course before the DPS will issue a license. Every day you wait is another day you are not licensed. Finishing the course and passing the built-in written exam means you walk into the Lubbock DPS Driver License Office, about 55 miles west of Ralls on US-82, ready for your driving skills test and nothing else.

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Built Around What Texas Actually Requires

This course follows the Texas Administrative Code, Title 16, Chapter 84, the rule framework that governs adult driver education in Texas. As of the latest TDLR guidelines, the 6-hour requirement and the ADE-1317 certificate remain the standard for first-time adult license applicants across Crosby County and the rest of the state.

Last updated: 2025
State Approved Content

Every lesson meets current Texas DPS requirements. The material covers exactly what the Class C written knowledge test covers, because the final exam replaces it. Priced at $38.00.

Any Device, Any Time

Log in from your phone, tablet, or computer. Your progress saves server-side after each section. Pick up exactly where you left off, no matter how many sessions it takes.

One Flat Price

Pay $38.00 and get access to the full 6-hour Texas Adult Driver Education Course. No hidden fees, no upsells required to reach your ADE-1317 certificate.

Online Course

Complete the state-required 6 hours on your own schedule from Ralls without driving to a classroom in another county.

No Commute Required

Ralls has no local driver education classroom. Online removes that barrier entirely.

Built-In Written Test

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

Progress Auto-Saved

Server-side saving means you never restart a completed section after logging out.

In-Person Classroom

No driver education classroom operates in Ralls or Crosby County, requiring a long drive to attend any in-person option.

Fixed Class Schedule

You attend on the school's timetable, not yours, with no flexibility for work or family.

DPS Written Test Still Required

Without an approved course final exam, you still sit the written test at the DPS office.

Travel Time Adds Up

Reaching any classroom option from Ralls means at minimum a round trip to Lubbock.

How Long This Actually Takes

The course is self-paced with no daily hour cap. Here is how the two paths compare for a Ralls resident.

Method
Estimated Time to Certificate
Online Course Six hours of instruction completed on your schedule, no drive to Lubbock required until your driving skills test.
In-Person Classroom Six or more hours of class time plus a round trip of roughly 110 miles to Lubbock and back, every session.

What Each Path Costs a Ralls Resident

Factor in fuel and time when you are 55 miles from the nearest DPS Driver License Office in Lubbock.

Method
Realistic Total Cost
Online Course $38.00 flat through TrafficSchool.net. No gas, no parking, no missed work to sit in a classroom.
In-Person Classroom Classroom tuition plus fuel costs for multiple round trips from Ralls to Lubbock across several class days.

Finish the Course From Anywhere in Crosby County

Ralls is a small town. Not everyone has a desktop setup at home. The course runs on any modern smartphone or tablet browser. Log in from wherever you are, finish a section, and your progress is saved. Come back tonight, tomorrow, or next week. The course holds your place.

  • Phone Friendly

    The full course loads and functions on any current smartphone browser without a separate app download.

  • Auto-Saved Progress

    Every completed section saves to the server immediately. Closing your browser does not cost you any progress.

  • Log In Anytime

    No scheduled sessions, no expiring login windows. 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 of Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, including Section 84.503 governing adult enrollment and certificate issuance.

  • TDLR approved Texas provider
  • Meets Title 16, Chapter 84 standards
  • Issues official ADE-1317 certificate
  • Recognized by Texas DPS for licensing
  • Covers current Class C knowledge test content

Already Licensed? Other Courses Are Available

This adult driver education course is for first-time Texas license applicants only, not for ticket dismissal or insurance reduction.

Questions From People in Ralls Who Have Been Right Where You Are

Who is actually required to take this course in Texas?

First-time Texas driver license applicants between the ages of 18 and 24 are required to complete the Texas Adult Driver Education Course before the DPS will process their license application. That requirement comes from Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, specifically Section 84.503, which governs adult driver education enrollment. Adults who are 25 or older are not required to take the course, but many choose to complete it because passing the built-in final exam lets them skip the in-person DPS written knowledge test. If you live in Ralls and fall into either group, enroll through TrafficSchool.net to get started under current TDLR guidelines.

How does the course final exam replace the DPS written knowledge test?

The 30-question final exam built into the Texas Adult Driver Education Course is approved under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84 to substitute for the DPS Class C written knowledge test. Pass the exam at the required score and the DPS does not make you retake a written test at the office. You bring your ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion to the Lubbock DPS Driver License Office, about 55 miles from Ralls, and proceed directly to the driving skills test. The in-person driving skills test is still required and cannot be replaced by this course. The written portion, however, is handled entirely through the course exam.

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 your schedule allows. There are no enforced timers between sections and no mandatory breaks built into the system. You can also spread the work across multiple sessions over several days. Your progress saves automatically after each section, so logging out does not cost you any completed work. For Ralls residents with work or family obligations, that flexibility makes a real difference in getting this done.

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 your TDLR approved provider after you pass the course final exam. It is the document the Texas DPS requires when you apply for your first driver license, as specified under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, issues the certificate digitally once you pass. Take that certificate with you when you visit the Lubbock DPS Driver License Office, which serves Crosby County residents and sits roughly 55 miles west of Ralls on US-82. Without the ADE-1317 in hand, the DPS cannot complete your license application if you are between 18 and 24 years old.

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, Section 84.503. The adult course covers classroom instruction only. The in-person driving skills test at the DPS is still required and is a separate step, but the course itself does not mandate practice hours before you can complete it or receive your ADE-1317 certificate. Once you pass the final exam, you are done with the course portion. Schedule your driving skills test at the Lubbock DPS Driver License 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 in-person DPS written knowledge test. Under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, adults 25 and older who complete the Texas Adult Driver Education Course and pass the final exam receive an ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion that substitutes for the DPS Class C written knowledge test. That means one fewer trip to the Lubbock DPS Driver License Office, which is about 55 miles from Ralls. For someone who has never held a Texas license and wants to walk into the DPS office with the written test already behind them, the course makes that possible. The driving skills test is still required, but arriving prepared and certificate in hand is a better position to be in.

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