Get Your First Texas License Starting Right Here in Roma

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 written knowledge test at the DPS office. Either way, you leave with the ADE-1317 certificate the Starr County area DPS requires.

  • TDLR Approved: Regulated under Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 84, meeting current TDLR driver education standards.
  • Self-Paced Course: No daily hour cap. Finish in one sitting or log back in across multiple sessions without losing progress.
  • ADE-1317 Certificate: Pass the final exam and you get the digital ADE-1317 certificate DPS needs when you apply for your license.
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Create your account and begin the Texas Adult Driver Education Course. The lessons cover road signs, traffic laws, and alcohol and drug rules. Progress saves automatically after each section, so closing the browser does not cost you your place in the course.

Work Through the Material

Text and image based lessons walk you through the content Texas requires. Short quizzes between sections keep you sharp before the final. No live video streams, no scheduled class times. Adults taking this course are not required to log behind-the-wheel practice hours.

Pass the Exam and Get Your Certificate

The 30-question final exam covers road signs and road rules. Score 70% or better and you complete the state-mandated 6 hours requirement. Your digital ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion comes through immediately. That certificate replaces the written knowledge test at the DPS office.

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You Cannot Apply for a License Without This

For anyone 18 to 24 in Roma, the Texas Adult Driver Education Course is a hard requirement before DPS will process your license application. The Laredo DPS Driver License Office, roughly 60 miles from Roma on US-83, handles road skills tests for Starr County residents. Finish this course first, get your ADE-1317 certificate, and walk in there ready for the driving skills test instead of the written test line.

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Built Around What Texas DPS Actually Requires

TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, is a TDLR approved Texas driver education provider. The course content aligns with current Texas DPS requirements and the latest TDLR guidelines under Title 16 Chapter 84. What you study here is what the state expects you to know.

Last updated: Reviewed and updated to reflect current TDLR guidelines and Texas DPS requirements.
State Approved Content

Every lesson meets TDLR standards under Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 84. The material is the same whether you are 19 or 35 and getting your first Texas license.

No Classroom Required

Work through the course from any device with a browser. No drive to a classroom in Laredo or McAllen. Log in from Roma and finish on your schedule for $38.00.

One Flat Price

Pay $38.00 and get access to the full Texas Adult Driver Education Course, all section quizzes, the final exam, and your ADE-1317 certificate on completion.

Online Course

Complete the Texas Adult Driver Education Course from Roma without driving to a classroom. Progress saves automatically and no daily cap limits how much you finish in one session.

No Commute Needed

Stay in Roma and finish the course without a 60-mile round trip to Laredo.

Auto-Saved Progress

Server-side saving means you pick up exactly where you stopped each session.

Exam Replaces DPS Test

Pass the built-in final and skip the written knowledge test at the DPS office.

In-Person Classroom

Traditional classroom driver education requires scheduled sessions at a licensed school, which means travel outside Roma for most Starr County residents seeking adult courses.

Fixed Class Schedule

Classroom sessions run on the school's timetable, not yours.

Travel to a School

No adult driver education classroom sits in Roma itself, requiring a drive out of Starr County.

Same DPS Certificate

A completed classroom course also produces the ADE-1317 certificate DPS requires.

How Long This Actually Takes

Roma is about 60 miles from the Laredo DPS Driver License Office on US-83. Every hour you save on the written test process is an hour closer to your road skills test appointment.

Method
Estimated Time to Certificate
Online Course Final Exam Pass the course exam and you walk into the Laredo DPS office with no written knowledge test waiting for you.
In-Person DPS Written Test Without the course certificate, you sit the written knowledge test at the DPS counter before anything else happens.

What You Pay Compared to the Alternative

Driving from Roma to Laredo and back on US-83 adds fuel cost and time on top of any in-person course fees. The online course keeps that money in your pocket.

Method
Realistic Total Cost
Online Course at TrafficSchool.net $38.00 covers the full course, all quizzes, the final exam, and your ADE-1317 certificate.
In-Person Classroom Option Classroom course fees vary by school and do not include the fuel cost of driving out of Starr County.

Finish the Course From Any Device

The course runs in any browser on a phone, tablet, or laptop. Roma has spotty connectivity in some areas, so the auto-save feature matters. Every section you complete saves to the server the moment you finish it. Log back in from anywhere and your progress is exactly where you left it.

  • Any Device Works

    Phone, tablet, or desktop browser all run the course without needing a separate app download.

  • Progress Saved

    Server-side auto-save after each section means a lost connection does not erase your completed work.

  • Pick Up Anytime

    No session timer forces you out. Return to the course on your own schedule 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 meets the requirements of Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 84 and aligns with current Texas DPS licensing standards for first-time adult applicants.

  • TDLR approved Texas provider
  • Meets Title 16 Chapter 84 standards
  • ADE-1317 certificate issued on completion
  • Aligned with current DPS requirements
  • Adult enrollment per Section 84.503

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

Questions Roma Drivers Ask Before Enrolling

Who is required to take this course in Texas?

Under Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 84, Section 84.503, any first-time Texas driver license applicant between the ages of 18 and 24 must complete the Texas Adult Driver Education Course before DPS will process their application. 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 receive the same ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion on passing. If you are a Starr County resident in either age group applying for your first Texas license, this is the course that satisfies the state requirement. Enroll at TrafficSchool.net and start working through the material today.

Does passing the course 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, as recognized under current Texas DPS requirements tied to TDLR-approved course completion. Pass the exam at the required score and you bring your ADE-1317 certificate to the DPS office instead of sitting the written test there. The in-person driving skills test at the DPS is a separate requirement and still happens regardless. For Roma residents, that road skills test takes place at the Laredo DPS Driver License Office, approximately 60 miles south on US-83. Finish the course, get your certificate, and go in ready for the driving portion only.

How long does the course take to finish?

The Texas Adult Driver Education Course covers 6 hours of TDLR approved instruction, which is the state-mandated requirement under Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 84. There is no daily hour cap, so you can complete the entire course in one sitting or spread it across multiple sessions over several days. Progress saves automatically after each section, so you never lose completed work between logins. The actual time depends on how quickly you read and work through the quizzes. Most people find the alcohol and drug sections and the road sign material take the most focus. Start when you have a solid block of time and go from there.

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 rules when you finish the Texas Adult Driver Education Course. It is the document that tells the Texas DPS you have met the adult driver education requirement under Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 84. You bring it with you when you apply for your first Texas driver license. Without it, DPS cannot process a first-time application for anyone in the 18 to 24 age group. For Starr County residents, that means presenting it at the Laredo DPS Driver License Office on US-83. TrafficSchool.net delivers the certificate digitally after you pass the final exam. Print it or save it to your phone before you make that drive.

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 program, not to the adult course governed by Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 84, Section 84.503. The adult course is classroom instruction only, delivered here as text and image based online lessons with quizzes and a final exam. The in-person driving skills test at the DPS is still required and is a separate step handled directly with the Texas DPS, not through this course. Roma residents schedule that road test at the Laredo DPS Driver License Office after completing the course and obtaining the ADE-1317 certificate.

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

The main reason is skipping the written knowledge test at the DPS office. Under current Texas DPS requirements, an adult 25 or older applying for a first Texas license can either sit the written test in person at the DPS or present a completed ADE-1317 certificate from a TDLR approved course like this one. For Roma residents, the nearest DPS Driver License Office is in Laredo, roughly 60 miles up US-83. Making that trip once for the road skills test is unavoidable. Making it twice, once for the written test and once for the driving test, is not. Completing the Texas Adult Driver Education Course through TrafficSchool.net handles the written knowledge requirement before you ever leave Starr County.

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