Get Your First Texas License Starting Right Here in Splendora

This is the Texas Adult Driver Education Course, the state-mandated 6-hour program regulated by TDLR under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. Ages 18 to 24 must finish it before applying for a Texas license. Adults 25 and older can take it to skip the in-person DPS written knowledge test entirely. Pass the course, get your ADE-1317 certificate, and walk into the Montgomery County DPS office ready.

  • TDLR Approved: Approved and regulated by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation under Title 16, Chapter 84.
  • Self-Paced Course: No daily hour cap. Finish in one sitting or log back in across multiple sessions whenever you have time.
  • ADE-1317 Certificate: Pass the final exam and you get the digital ADE-1317 certificate DPS requires when you apply for your license.
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Sign up and enroll in 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 log out and pick back up without losing anything.

Work Through the Course

The course runs through text and image-based interactive lessons covering Texas road signs, traffic laws, and alcohol and drug material. Short quizzes fall between sections to keep you sharp. No live video streaming, no scheduled sessions. Work through it on your own timeline.

Pass the Exam and Get Certified

The final exam is 30 multiple-choice questions split between road signs and road rules. You need a 70% to pass. That score satisfies the DPS Class C written knowledge test requirement. Finish 6 hours of TDLR approved instruction, pass the exam, and your ADE-1317 certificate is ready to download.

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You Cannot Apply for Your License Until This Is Done

For anyone between 18 and 24 in Splendora, Texas law requires this course before DPS will process your first license application. The DPS Driver License Office that serves Montgomery County residents is roughly 20 miles from Splendora. Finishing the course and passing the built-in written test means you show up there for the driving skills test only, not the written test. The sooner you finish, the sooner you are behind the wheel legally.

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Built Around What Texas DPS Actually Requires

TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, delivers this course under current TDLR guidelines and Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. The material, the exam, and the ADE-1317 certificate all meet current Texas DPS requirements for adult driver education.

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

Every lesson meets TDLR standards under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. The content covers exactly what Texas requires for adult driver education, nothing extra, nothing missing.

Access on Any Device

Log in from a phone, tablet, or computer. Your progress saves server-side after each section, so switching devices mid-course does not set you back.

One Flat Price

The course costs $38.00. That covers the full 6-hour curriculum, the final exam, and your ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion once you pass.

Online Course

Complete the Texas Adult Driver Education Course on your schedule with no commute, no classroom seat, and no fixed session times.

No Daily Hour Cap

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

Instant Certificate Access

Download your ADE-1317 certificate digitally the moment you pass the final exam.

Written Test Covered

Passing the course final exam substitutes for the DPS Class C written knowledge test entirely.

In-Person Classroom

Traditional classroom driver education requires scheduled sessions, a physical location, and a separate DPS written knowledge test appointment.

Fixed Class Schedule

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

Physical Certificate Pickup

You wait for a paper certificate rather than downloading it immediately after passing.

Separate DPS Written Test

Some classroom programs still send students to DPS for the written knowledge test separately.

How Long Does This Actually Take?

Here is what the time commitment looks like compared to handling everything at the DPS office in person.

Method
Estimated Time to Certificate
Online Course Six hours of TDLR approved instruction completed on your schedule, in one day or across multiple sessions, with no daily cap.
DPS Office Only Drive roughly 20 miles from Splendora, wait in line, take the written test in person, then schedule the driving skills test separately.

What Does It Cost Compared to the Alternative?

The online course covers your written test requirement. Here is how the numbers compare.

Method
Realistic Total Cost
Online Course One payment of $38.00 covers the full course, the final exam, and your ADE-1317 certificate download.
In-Person Classroom Traditional driver education schools in the Montgomery County area typically charge significantly more for equivalent instruction hours.

Pick Up Where You Left Off Anytime

A lot of people in Splendora work odd hours or have long drives on FM 2090 and US 59. This course saves your progress server-side after every section. Log in from your phone at lunch, your laptop at home, or a tablet on a break. No session gets lost.

  • Any Device

    Phone, tablet, or desktop all work. The course runs in your browser without any app download required.

  • Auto-Saved Progress

    Every completed section saves automatically to the server so you never repeat material you already finished.

  • Log In Anytime

    No scheduled login windows. Return to the course whenever your schedule opens up 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 offered here meets all current TDLR requirements under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, including Section 84.503 governing adult enrollment.

  • TDLR approved Texas driver education provider
  • Meets Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84
  • ADE-1317 certificate issued on completion
  • Course content current with latest TDLR guidelines
  • Accepted by Texas DPS for license applications

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This page covers the adult driver education course for first-time Texas license applicants only.

Questions About the Texas Adult Driver Education Course

Who is required to take this course in Texas?

Anyone between 18 and 24 applying for their first Texas driver license must complete the Texas Adult Driver Education Course before DPS will process the 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, but completing the course lets them skip the in-person DPS Class C written knowledge test. Both groups receive the same ADE-1317 certificate on completion. If you live in Splendora and fall into either group, enroll through TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, a TDLR approved provider, and get the process started today.

Does passing the course final exam mean I skip the written test at DPS?

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. You do not take a separate written test at the DPS office when you apply for your license. The exam covers road signs and road rules in equal measure, and you must reach the required passing score to complete the course. What remains after the course is the in-person driving skills test at the DPS, which is a separate requirement. The nearest DPS Driver License Office serving Splendora residents is roughly 20 miles away in Montgomery County. Finish the course first, then schedule that appointment.

How long does the course take to finish?

The Texas Adult Driver Education Course requires 6 hours of TDLR approved instruction, as mandated under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. There is no daily hour cap, so you can complete all 6 hours in a single sitting or split the work across multiple sessions over several days. Your progress saves automatically to the server after each section, so logging out does not cost you any completed work. Most people working through it steadily find the material moves at a reasonable pace. The road signs section and the alcohol and drug content take the most focus. Plan your time accordingly and you will not feel rushed.

What is the ADE-1317 certificate and what do I do with it at DPS?

The ADE-1317 is the official Certificate of Completion issued when you pass the Texas Adult Driver Education Course final exam. It is a TDLR recognized document that confirms you completed the state-mandated adult driver education requirement under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. You bring this certificate to the Texas DPS Driver License Office when you apply for your first license. The DPS office serving Splendora residents in Montgomery County is approximately 20 miles from town. Present the ADE-1317 along with your other required documents at that appointment. Without it, DPS cannot process a first-time license application for anyone in the 18 to 24 age group.

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 the adult course governed by Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, Section 84.503. The adult course focuses on the 6-hour classroom instruction component and the final exam. The in-person driving skills test at the DPS is still required before you receive your license, but that is a DPS administered test, not a logged practice hour requirement tied to this course. Once you have your ADE-1317 certificate in hand, contact the Montgomery County area DPS office to schedule your driving skills test.

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

The main reason is skipping the in-person DPS written knowledge test. Under current Texas DPS requirements, adults 25 and older who complete the Texas Adult Driver Education Course and pass the built-in final exam do not have to take the written test at the DPS office when applying for their first Texas license. For someone who moved to Splendora from another state and never held a Texas license, that is a real time saver. The DPS office serving this area of Montgomery County is about 20 miles out on a good day. Showing up with your ADE-1317 certificate already in hand and skipping straight to the driving skills test appointment makes the whole process faster. The course is approved under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84.

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