Get Your First Texas License Starting Right Here in Henderson County

Seven Points sits in Henderson County, and if you need a first Texas driver license, this is the course the state requires you to finish before you walk into the DPS office. Ages 18 to 24 must complete it. Adults 25 and older can take it to skip the in-person written knowledge test entirely. Six hours of TDLR approved instruction, one final exam, one certificate.

  • State Approved: Regulated by TDLR under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, covering adult driver education requirements.
  • Self-Paced: No daily hour cap. Finish in one sitting or log back in across multiple sessions whenever your schedule allows.
  • ADE-1317 Certificate: Pass the final exam and you receive 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 Texas driver education provider. Your progress saves automatically after each section, so you can stop and pick back up without losing anything.

Work Through the Course

The course runs through road signs, traffic laws, and alcohol and drug material using text and image based interactive lessons with quizzes between sections. No live video streaming. No enforced timers. Work through it on your own schedule from anywhere in Henderson County.

Pass the Exam and Get Your Certificate

After completing 6 hours of TDLR approved instruction, you take a 30 question final exam covering road signs and road rules. Hit 70% and you pass. Your digital ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion comes to you immediately, ready to bring to the DPS for your license application.

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Every Day Without This Course Is a Day Without Your License

For anyone 18 to 24 in Henderson County, Texas law requires this course before the DPS will process your first license application. That means the driving skills test, the license, the ability to drive legally on FM 334 or anywhere else in Texas, all of it waits until this course is done. Finish the course, pass the exam, and walk into the Corsicana DPS Driver License Office ready for your road test.

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Built Around Current Texas DPS Requirements

As of the latest TDLR guidelines under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, this course meets every state requirement for adult driver education in Texas. The content, the exam, and the ADE-1317 certificate all align with what the DPS expects when you apply for your first Texas Class C license.

Last updated: 2025
TDLR Approved Content

Every lesson meets the standards set by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. The certificate you earn is recognized statewide at any Texas DPS Driver License Office.

Access From Anywhere

Log in from your home in Seven Points, a library in Malakoff, or anywhere with internet. Text and image based lessons load on any modern browser without special software.

One Flat Price

The full Texas Adult Driver Education Course costs $38.00. No hidden fees, no upsells required to get your ADE-1317 certificate after you pass.

Online Course

Complete the Texas Adult Driver Education Course on your own schedule from Henderson County. No driving to a classroom, no set meeting times.

No Classroom Commute

Start from Seven Points without driving to an in-person location.

Self-Paced Sessions

Log in and out as needed; progress saves automatically after each section.

Instant Certificate

Pass the final exam and your ADE-1317 certificate is available digitally right away.

In-Person Classroom

Traditional classroom courses require scheduled sessions at a licensed facility, which may not be conveniently located near Seven Points in Henderson County.

Fixed Class Schedule

Attend on the provider's timetable, not your own.

Travel Required

Henderson County has limited in-person driver education options for adults.

Same Certificate

Both formats produce the ADE-1317, but the classroom takes longer to coordinate.

How Long Does This Actually Take?

The state mandates 6 hours of instruction. Here is how the two paths compare for a Seven Points resident.

Method
Estimated Time to Certificate
Online Course Six hours of instruction completed on your schedule, no commute, no waiting for a class to fill.
In-Person Classroom Six hours plus travel time to a facility outside Henderson County, scheduled around the provider's availability.

What You Pay to Get Licensed

The course fee is one part of getting your Texas license. Here is how the online option compares.

Method
Realistic Total Cost
Online Course Flat $38.00 for the full Texas Adult Driver Education Course through TrafficSchool.net, certificate included.
In-Person Classroom Classroom providers typically charge more, and you add fuel costs driving out of Henderson County to attend.

Works on Whatever Device You Have

Out at Cedar Creek Lake or sitting at home off TX-334, the course loads on your phone, tablet, or laptop. No app download required. The lessons are text and image based, so they do not depend on a fast connection to function properly.

  • Any Device

    Phone, tablet, or desktop all work. No special software or app installation needed to access your course.

  • Saved Progress

    The server saves your place after every section automatically. Close the browser and come back without losing ground.

  • Your Schedule

    No daily hour cap means you can finish in one day or spread sessions across as many days as you need.

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About Your 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, and the ADE-1317 certificate it issues is accepted at Texas DPS Driver License Offices statewide.

  • TDLR approved Texas provider
  • Meets Title 16, Chapter 84 standards
  • ADE-1317 certificate issued on completion
  • Accepted at all Texas DPS offices
  • Current TDLR guideline compliance

Also Need a Defensive Driving Course in Texas?

The Adult Driver Education Course and a Texas defensive driving course are two separate programs serving different purposes.

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 governing adult enrollment. 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. Both groups end up with the same ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion. If you live in Henderson County and fall into either group, enrolling through TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, a TDLR approved provider, is the practical next step.

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, passing the course exam at the required score means you do not retake the written test in person at the DPS Driver License Office. The exam covers road signs and road rules, the same material the DPS tests. What you still must complete in person is the driving skills test. For Seven Points residents, that road test happens at the Corsicana DPS Driver License Office, roughly 45 miles northwest of Seven Points on US-287. Bring your ADE-1317 certificate when you go.

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 possible if your schedule allows. You can also split it across multiple sessions. Progress saves server-side after each section, so logging out does not reset your work. The final exam requires a passing score of 70% to complete the course. For Henderson County residents who want to get to the Corsicana DPS for their driving skills test as soon as possible, finishing in one focused 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 under TDLR rules when you pass the Texas Adult Driver Education Course. It is the document that proves to the Texas DPS you completed the state required adult driver education. Under current Texas DPS requirements, you bring this certificate to the DPS Driver License Office when you apply for your first Texas Class C license. For Seven Points residents in Henderson County, the relevant office is the Corsicana DPS Driver License Office on US-287, approximately 45 miles from Seven Points. The certificate is issued digitally after you pass the final exam. Print it or save it to your phone before your DPS appointment.

Do adults have to log behind-the-wheel practice hours to complete 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 the adult course governed by Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, Section 84.503. The adult course consists entirely of the online instructional hours and the final exam. The separate driving skills test you take in person at the DPS is not connected to any practice hour log from this course. Seven Points residents schedule that road test directly with the Corsicana DPS Driver License Office after they have their ADE-1317 certificate and meet the other DPS application requirements.

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, adults 25 and older applying for a first Texas license can either take the written test at the DPS office or complete the Texas Adult Driver Education Course and use the course final exam as the substitute. For someone in Henderson County who has not studied traffic laws recently, working through the course material first and passing the built-in exam is a more controlled way to handle that requirement than walking cold into the Corsicana DPS and taking the test there. The course also costs a flat $38.00 through TrafficSchool.net, which many adults find worth it for the preparation alone.

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