Get Your First Texas License Starting Right Here in Silverton

This is the Texas Adult Driver Education Course, the state-mandated 6-hour program required for first-time license applicants ages 18 to 24 in Texas, and available to anyone 25 or older who wants to skip the DPS written knowledge test. Pass the built-in final exam, get your ADE-1317 certificate, and walk into the Briscoe County area DPS office ready for your driving skills test.

  • TDLR Approved: Regulated under Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 84, approved by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
  • Self-Paced Course: No daily hour cap. Finish in one sitting or log back in across multiple sessions until the 6 hours are done.
  • ADE-1317 Certificate: Your digital Certificate of Completion goes straight to the DPS when you apply for your Texas Class C license.
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Create your account with TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, a TDLR approved Texas driver education provider. Your progress saves automatically after each section, so you can log out and pick back up without losing anything you already finished.

Work Through the Course

The Texas Adult Driver Education Course runs through road signs, traffic laws, right-of-way rules, and alcohol and drug material. Text and image based lessons with section quizzes keep you moving. No live video streams, no scheduled sessions, no daily cap on how many hours you put in.

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 the course issues your ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion digitally. That certificate is what the Briscoe County area DPS requires when you apply for your Texas license.

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Every Day Waiting Is a Day Without Your License

For anyone between 18 and 24 in Silverton, Texas law under Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 84 blocks your license application until this course is done. The sooner you finish the 6 hours and pass the final, the sooner you show up at the DPS office in Floydada or Lubbock ready for your driving skills test and nothing else standing in your way.

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Built Around Current Texas DPS Requirements

As of the latest TDLR guidelines, this course meets every requirement under Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 84 for adult driver education. TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, holds active TDLR approval so your certificate is valid at any Texas DPS Driver License Office.

Last updated: 2025
State Approved Content

Every lesson meets current TDLR standards. The final exam substitutes for the DPS Class C written knowledge test, so you do not retake it in person at the office.

No Classroom Required

There is no driver education classroom in Silverton. This course runs on any device with a browser, from anywhere you have an internet connection, on your schedule.

One Flat Price

The Texas Adult Driver Education Course through TrafficSchool.net costs $38.00. No hidden fees added at checkout, no subscription required to access your certificate.

Online Course

Complete the Texas Adult Driver Education Course on your own schedule with no commute, no classroom seat, and no waiting on an instructor in Silverton or anywhere else.

No Daily Hour Cap

Log as many hours as you want in a single day and finish the full 6 hours at once.

Auto-Saved Progress

Server-side saving means you never lose completed sections between sessions.

Digital ADE-1317 Certificate

Certificate issues immediately after passing the final exam, no mailing delay.

In-Person Classroom

No licensed adult driver education classroom operates in Silverton or Briscoe County, making in-person completion a significant logistical challenge for local residents.

Travel Required

You would need to drive to a classroom provider outside Briscoe County to attend.

Fixed Class Schedule

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

Paper Certificate Process

Physical certificate delivery can add days before you can visit the DPS office.

How Long Does This Actually Take?

Here is what the time commitment looks like compared to the alternative path through the DPS office.

Method
Estimated Time to Certificate
Online Course Final Exam Pass the built-in 30-question final and you skip the DPS written knowledge test entirely, saving that in-office wait.
DPS Written Test In Person Drive to Floydada or Lubbock, wait your turn, and sit for the written test before the DPS will schedule your driving skills test.

What This Course Costs Versus the Alternative

Factor in the drive from Silverton before you decide the in-person route saves anything.

Method
Realistic Total Cost
Texas Adult Driver Education Course One flat fee of $38.00 covers the full 6-hour course, the final exam, and your ADE-1317 certificate.
Driving to Lubbock for DPS Written Test Lubbock is roughly 80 miles from Silverton. Fuel, time off work, and a possible second trip add up fast.

Finish the Course From Anywhere

Out on a ranch road in Briscoe County with spotty signal, or sitting in a waiting room in Floydada, your course progress holds. Log back in from any device and pick up exactly where you left off. No app download required, no account reset between devices.

  • Any Device

    Phone, tablet, or laptop all work. The course runs in a standard browser without extra software.

  • Saved Progress

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

  • Pick Up Anytime

    No session timers forcing you off. Come back the same day or the next week and continue from your last 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 on this platform meets the requirements of Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 84 and current Texas DPS requirements for first-time adult license applicants statewide, including Silverton and Briscoe County.

  • TDLR approved Texas provider
  • Meets Title 16 Chapter 84 standards
  • ADE-1317 certificate issued on completion
  • Valid at all Texas DPS offices
  • Covers current DPS Class C requirements

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This course covers first-time Texas licenses only. Other driving needs have their own approved courses.

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 must 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 it under current TDLR guidelines, but many choose to because passing the course final exam substitutes for the DPS Class C written knowledge test. For Silverton residents in Briscoe County, finishing this course before driving to the Floydada or Lubbock DPS office means one fewer step when you get there. Enroll through TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, to get started.

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 accepted by the Texas DPS as a substitute for the Class C written knowledge test under current Texas DPS requirements tied to TDLR approval. Pass the final at the required score and you do not sit for a separate written test at the DPS Driver License Office. The exam covers road signs and road rules, the same material the DPS tests. Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 84 authorizes this substitution for approved course completers. For a Silverton resident, that means your trip to the Floydada or Lubbock DPS office is focused entirely on the driving skills test. Get the course done first and that visit moves faster.

How long does it take to finish the 6-hour course?

The Texas Adult Driver Education Course requires 6 hours of TDLR approved instruction, as set by Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 84. There is no daily hour cap, so you can work through all 6 hours in a single day or split them across as many sessions as you need. Progress saves automatically after each section, so logging out does not cost you completed work. Some people in Silverton knock it out on a Saturday. Others spread it across a few evenings after work. The course does not impose a deadline or enforce timed breaks. The only gate is completing the required hours and passing the final exam at 70%. Start at TrafficSchool.net and go at whatever pace fits your week.

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 and pass the final exam. Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 84 requires that this specific certificate accompany a first-time adult license application at the DPS. You receive it digitally through TrafficSchool.net after passing. Print it or pull it up on your phone and bring it to the Texas DPS Driver License Office when you apply. For Silverton residents in Briscoe County, the nearest DPS offices handling road tests are in Floydada, roughly 30 miles away, or Lubbock, roughly 80 miles away. Have that certificate ready before you make the drive so your visit is not wasted.

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 track, not to adult enrollment under Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 84, Section 84.503. The 6-hour course covers classroom instruction only. The in-person driving skills test at the DPS is still required and separate from this course, but you do not need a licensed instructor to sign off on practice hours before you can finish. Once you pass the course final exam and receive your ADE-1317 certificate, you schedule your driving skills test at the Floydada or Lubbock DPS Driver License Office and show up ready to drive.

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

The main reason is skipping the DPS written knowledge test. Under current Texas DPS requirements tied to TDLR approval through Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 84, adults 25 and older who complete the Texas Adult Driver Education Course and pass the final exam do not have to take the written test at the DPS Driver License Office. For someone in Silverton, the nearest DPS offices are in Floydada about 30 miles out or Lubbock about 80 miles out. Making that drive twice, once for the written test and once for the driving skills test, costs real time and fuel. Finishing the course at home eliminates the first trip entirely. Enroll at TrafficSchool.net, pass the final, get the ADE-1317, and show up in Floydada or Lubbock ready for the road test only.

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