Get Your First Texas License Starting Right Here in Shallowater

This is the Texas Adult Driver Education Course, the state-mandated 6-hour course required for first-time license applicants ages 18 to 24, and available to anyone 25 or older who wants to skip the in-person DPS written knowledge test. Pass the built-in final exam, get your ADE-1317 certificate, and walk into the Lubbock DPS Driver License Office already done with the written portion.

  • TDLR Approved: Regulated under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, and approved by TDLR for adult driver education.
  • Self-Paced Course: No daily hour cap. Finish in one sitting or log back in across multiple sessions whenever your schedule allows.
  • ADE-1317 Certificate: Your digital certificate of completion is issued after passing the final exam, ready to bring to the DPS office.
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Sign up and confirm your eligibility as a first-time Texas license applicant who is at least 18 years old. Shallowater sits in Lubbock County, and this course meets current Texas DPS requirements for adult applicants in that county. Your progress saves automatically after every section.

Work Through the Course

The course covers Texas road signs, traffic laws, and alcohol and drug material through text and image-based interactive lessons with quizzes between sections. No live video streaming. Log out and come back whenever you need to. Your place holds exactly where you left off.

Pass the Exam and Get Certified

Complete 6 hours of TDLR-approved instruction, then pass the 30-question final exam at 70% or better. That score substitutes for the DPS Class C written knowledge test. Your ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion comes to you digitally the same day you pass.

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You Cannot Apply for Your License Until This Is Done

For anyone between 18 and 24 in Shallowater, the Texas Adult Driver Education Course is a hard requirement before the DPS will process your first license application. The Lubbock DPS Driver License Office is roughly 15 miles from Shallowater. The sooner you finish this course and pass the built-in written exam, the sooner you show up there ready for your driving skills test and nothing else standing in the way.

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Built on Texas Rules, Not Generic Guesswork

TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, is a TDLR-approved Texas driver education provider. The course content aligns with the latest TDLR guidelines under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. What you study here is what Texas actually tests.

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

Every lesson meets TDLR standards for adult driver education in Texas. The material covers exactly what the DPS Class C written knowledge test pulls from, per current TDLR guidelines.

No Classroom Required

Complete the entire course from any device with a browser. No driving to a classroom in Lubbock. No set schedule. Work through it on your own terms at $38.00 total.

One Flat Price

Pay $38.00 and get access to the full 6-hour course, all section quizzes, and the final exam. No hidden fees added at checkout for Shallowater or Lubbock County residents.

Online Course

Complete the Texas Adult Driver Education Course from Shallowater without driving to a classroom. Progress saves automatically and the final exam substitutes for the DPS written test.

No Daily Hour Cap

Finish in one day or spread sessions across multiple days with no enforced daily limit.

Automatic Progress Saving

Server-side saves after each section mean you never lose your place between sessions.

Digital Certificate Delivery

Your ADE-1317 arrives digitally the same day you pass the final exam.

In-Person Classroom

Traditional classroom driver education requires scheduled sessions at a physical location, typically in Lubbock, adding travel time for Shallowater residents on top of class hours.

Fixed Class Schedule

Attend on the provider's timetable, not yours, with no option to pause and resume.

Travel to Lubbock Required

Shallowater residents drive roughly 15 miles each way to reach Lubbock-area classroom providers.

Paper Certificate Processing

Physical certificates may take additional days to process before you can visit the DPS.

How Long Does This Actually Take?

Here is what the time commitment looks like compared to the in-person route from Shallowater.

Method
Estimated Time to Certificate
Online Course Six hours of course content, no daily cap, completable in one sitting or split across multiple sessions with no commute required.
In-Person Classroom Six hours of instruction plus drive time to and from Lubbock, roughly 30 extra minutes round trip from Shallowater each session.

What You Pay Compared to the Classroom Option

The online course costs less and skips the gas money for repeated Lubbock trips.

Method
Realistic Total Cost
Online Course Pay $38.00 total for the full Texas Adult Driver Education Course with no additional fees for Lubbock County residents.
In-Person Classroom Classroom providers in the Lubbock area typically charge more, plus fuel costs for multiple round trips from Shallowater.

Pick It Up and Put It Down Anytime

The course runs in any modern browser on a phone, tablet, or laptop. A lot of people from Shallowater work through sections during lunch or after a shift. No app download needed. Your progress holds between every session automatically, so you never restart a section you already finished.

  • Any Device Works

    Phone, tablet, or desktop browser all load the course correctly without any extra software to install.

  • Progress Saved

    Every completed section saves to the server automatically so logging out never costs you finished work.

  • Pick Your Schedule

    No enforced session timers or mandatory breaks. Return to the course whenever your day 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, as of the latest TDLR guidelines for adult enrollment and certification.

  • TDLR-approved Texas driver education provider
  • Compliant with Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84
  • Issues official ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion
  • Accepted by Texas DPS Driver License Offices statewide
  • Aligned with current Texas DPS licensing requirements

Already Licensed? Other Courses Available Here

TrafficSchool.net also offers Texas defensive driving courses for eligible drivers handling a ticket or insurance discount.

Questions About the Course from Shallowater Residents

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 their 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, Section 84.503, which governs adult driver education enrollment. Adults 25 and older are not required to take the course, but many choose to because passing the built-in final exam substitutes for the in-person DPS Class C written knowledge test. For Shallowater residents in either group, the practical next step is enrolling through TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, a TDLR-approved provider, and starting the six hours of instruction.

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 designed to substitute for the DPS Class C written knowledge test under current TDLR guidelines and Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. Pass the exam at the required score and you do not sit for a separate written test at the Lubbock DPS Driver License Office, which is about 15 miles from Shallowater. The ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion you receive after passing serves as proof to the DPS that you cleared the written knowledge requirement. The in-person driving skills test at the DPS is a separate step and still required regardless of your course score.

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 sitting is possible if your schedule allows. You can also split the work across multiple sessions since progress saves automatically after each section. Most people from Shallowater who work through it steadily finish within a day or two. Log in, work through a section, log out, and come back later without losing any completed material. The final exam at 70% is the last step before your certificate is issued.

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 TDLR-approved providers under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, Section 84.503. You receive it digitally after passing the course final exam. That certificate is what the Texas DPS requires when you apply for your first driver license. Bring it to the Lubbock DPS Driver License Office, located roughly 15 miles from Shallowater in Lubbock County, along with your other required application documents. The DPS will not process a first-time license application for an 18 to 24 year old without it. Per current Texas DPS requirements, the ADE-1317 confirms you completed the adult driver education requirement and passed the written knowledge component.

Do adults have to log behind-the-wheel practice hours for this course?

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 six hours of instruction here are classroom-equivalent content covering road signs, traffic laws, and alcohol and drug material. After you finish the course and receive your ADE-1317 certificate, the remaining step is the in-person driving skills test at the Lubbock DPS Driver License Office, about 15 miles from Shallowater. That road test is administered by DPS directly and is separate from anything this course requires.

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

The main reason adults 25 and older take the Texas Adult Driver Education Course is to avoid the in-person DPS written knowledge test. Under current TDLR guidelines and Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, passing the course final exam substitutes for that test. For someone in Shallowater who has never held a Texas license, that means one fewer reason to make the drive to the Lubbock DPS Driver License Office before they are ready for the driving skills test. The course also covers Texas-specific road rules and signs that are easy to miss if you have been driving in another state for years. Enrolling through TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, gets you the ADE-1317 certificate the DPS needs to move your application forward.

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