Get Your First Texas License Starting Right Here in Seth Ward

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 Texas license. Adults 25 and older can take it to skip the in-person DPS written knowledge test. Six hours of state-mandated instruction, one final exam, one certificate. That is what stands between you and the Plainview DPS office.

  • TDLR Approved: Regulated under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, meeting current Texas DPS requirements.
  • Self-Paced: No daily hour cap. Finish in one sitting or log back in across multiple sessions whenever you are ready.
  • ADE-1317 Certificate: Pass the final exam and you get the ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion the DPS requires at your license appointment.
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Create your account and begin the Texas Adult Driver Education Course through TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, a TDLR approved provider. Your progress saves automatically after each section, so you can pick up exactly where you left off without losing anything.

Work Through the Course

The course runs through Texas traffic laws, road signs, right-of-way rules, and alcohol and drug material required under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. Text-based lessons with images and section quizzes keep you moving. No live video streams, no scheduled sessions to work around.

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 the ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion and head to the Plainview DPS Driver License Office ready for your driving skills test.

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Every Day You Wait Is a Day Without Your License

For anyone between 18 and 24 in Hale County, this course is not optional. Texas law requires it before you can apply for a first license. The Plainview DPS Driver License Office on West 5th Street is about 10 minutes from Seth Ward. Finish the course, pass the built-in written test, and you walk in there with your ADE-1317 certificate already done. The driving skills test is the only thing left.

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Built Around What Texas Actually Requires

TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, delivers this course under TDLR oversight as defined in Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. The content reflects current Texas DPS requirements and the latest TDLR guidelines for adult driver education in Texas.

Last updated: 2025
State Approved Content

Every lesson meets TDLR standards under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. The course covers exactly what the DPS Class C written knowledge test pulls from.

No Classroom Required

Work through the course on any device with a browser. No drive to a Lubbock or Amarillo classroom, no scheduled session times to coordinate around your job or school.

One Flat Price

Pay $38.00 and get full access to all six hours of TDLR approved instruction plus the final exam and your ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion.

Online Course

Complete the Texas Adult Driver Education Course on your own schedule with no commute, no classroom seat, and no waiting for the next session to open up in Hale County.

Start Immediately

Enroll and begin the same day, no waiting for a class schedule.

Auto-Saved Progress

Server-side saves mean you never lose completed sections between sessions.

Built-In Written Test

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

In-Person Classroom

Traditional classroom driver education in the Plainview area requires scheduling around an instructor's calendar, driving to a fixed location, and sitting through set session blocks.

Fixed Schedule

Class times are set by the provider, not by when you are available.

Travel Required

You drive to the classroom location before you even have your license.

Separate DPS Test

Some in-person formats still require the DPS written knowledge test separately.

How Long Does This Actually Take

The state requires 6 hours. Here is how that plays out depending on how you take the course.

Method
Estimated Time to Certificate
Online Course Six hours of instruction with no daily cap, so you can finish in one day or split across sessions that fit your schedule.
In-Person Classroom Six hours minimum, but you work around the provider's class schedule and must travel to a fixed Hale County or Plainview location.

What You Pay to Get Licensed

The course fee is one part of the cost. Here is how the online option compares to the traditional path.

Method
Realistic Total Cost
Online Course One flat $38.00 covers the full course, the final exam, and your ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion with no add-on fees.
In-Person Classroom Classroom fees in the Plainview area typically run higher than $38.00 and do not include your fuel cost to get there.

Pick It Up on Any Device

The course runs in any browser, so your phone, tablet, or laptop all work. Out here in Seth Ward, a lot of people finish sections during a lunch break or after a shift. No app to download, no special software. Log in, work through a section, log out. Your progress is already saved on the server.

  • Any Device

    Phone, tablet, or desktop all load the course without any additional software or downloads required.

  • Saved Progress

    Every completed section saves automatically to the server so nothing is lost between logins.

  • Your Schedule

    No daily hour cap means you set the pace and finish on a timeline that works for you.

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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 reflects current Texas DPS requirements for first-time adult license applicants.

  • TDLR approved Texas provider
  • Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84 compliant
  • ADE-1317 certificate issuing authority
  • DPS Class C written test substitute
  • Current TDLR guidelines verified

Already Have Your License and Need Ticket Dismissal

This adult driver education course is for first-time license applicants only, not for dismissing a traffic citation.

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 the Texas Adult Driver Education Course before the DPS will process their application. That requirement comes from Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, Section 84.503, which governs adult driver education enrollment. Adults who are 25 or 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 Plainview DPS Driver License Office on West 5th Street, about 10 minutes from Seth Ward, ready for the driving skills test. Start your enrollment through TrafficSchool.net to confirm your eligibility under current TDLR guidelines.

Does passing the course final exam mean I skip 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, as recognized under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. Pass the final at the required score and you do not retake a written test at the Plainview DPS Driver License Office. The exam covers road signs and road rules, the same material the DPS written test pulls from. What you still have to do in person is the driving skills test. That part happens at the DPS office and cannot be replaced by the course. Bring your ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion to your DPS appointment and they will have what they need to move forward with your license application.

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 work through all of it in a single day or spread it across multiple sessions over several days. Progress saves automatically to the server after each section, so you never lose completed work between logins. Most people out in Seth Ward and the rest of Hale County find it easier to knock out a few sections at a time around work or school. Log back in whenever you are ready and pick up exactly where you stopped. There is no enforced break time and no daily study limit.

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 when you pass the Texas Adult Driver Education Course final exam. It is the document the Texas DPS requires as proof that you completed state-mandated adult driver education under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. Without it, the Plainview DPS Driver License Office cannot process a first-time license application for anyone in the 18 to 24 age group. Adults 25 and older need it to confirm they completed the course and qualify to skip the in-person written knowledge test. TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, issues the ADE-1317 digitally once you pass. Print it or save it to your phone and bring it to your DPS appointment as required by current Texas DPS requirements.

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 the adult course governed by Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, Section 84.503. The adult course is classroom instruction only, delivered through text-based lessons, images, and section quizzes. Once you pass the final exam and receive your ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion, the only remaining step that requires you to be behind the wheel is the driving skills test at the Plainview DPS Driver License Office. That test is conducted by DPS staff and is separate from this course entirely. No practice hour log is submitted to TDLR or the DPS for adult applicants.

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

The practical reason is simple: passing the course final exam substitutes for the in-person DPS Class C written knowledge test. For adults 25 and older in Hale County, that means one fewer trip to the Plainview DPS Driver License Office on West 5th Street. The DPS office handles road tests for Seth Ward residents, and wait times for appointments can stretch out. Skipping the written test by completing the course removes one appointment from the process. Under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, the course is optional for this age group, but the benefit is real. The course also covers current Texas traffic laws in detail, which is useful for anyone who has been driving on an out-of-state license and needs to get up to speed on Texas-specific rules before their DPS visit.

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