Get Your First Texas License Starting Right Here in Stanton

This is the Texas Adult Driver Education Course, the state-mandated 6-hour course required for first-time license applicants ages 18 to 24 in Texas. Adults 25 and older can take it too and skip the in-person written knowledge test at the DPS. Pass the built-in final exam, get your ADE-1317 certificate, and walk into the Martin County DPS office ready for your driving skills test.

  • TDLR Approved: Regulated under Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 84, meeting current TDLR driver education standards.
  • Self-Paced Course: No daily hour cap. Finish in one sitting or spread sessions across multiple days, your progress saves automatically.
  • ADE-1317 Certificate: You receive the official ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion the Texas DPS requires when you apply for your license.
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Create your account and begin the Texas Adult Driver Education Course immediately. The course runs through text and image-based interactive lessons with quizzes between sections. No live video streams, no classroom scheduling. You log in from wherever you have internet access and start working through the material.

Work Through the 6 Hours

The course covers Texas road signs, traffic laws, and alcohol and drug material required under TDLR guidelines. Your progress saves server-side after each section so you can log out and pick up exactly where you left off. No daily cap means you can finish it all in one day if you want.

Pass the Exam and Get Certified

After completing 6 hours of approved instruction, you take the 30-question final exam. Score 70% or higher and you pass. You get your digital ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion, which substitutes for the DPS Class C written knowledge test. Bring it to the DPS office when you apply for your license.

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You Cannot Apply for Your License Without This

For anyone between 18 and 24 in Texas, the law is clear: the Texas Adult Driver Education Course comes before the license application. That means the Stanton area DPS office will not process your first-time license until you hand over that ADE-1317 certificate. Finish the course, pass the final, and you show up to your driving skills test already past the written knowledge requirement. The sooner you finish, the sooner you are licensed.

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Approved by the State, Built for Texas Adults

TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, is a TDLR approved Texas driver education provider. This course meets the requirements set out in Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 84 and Section 84.503 governing adult enrollment. As of the latest TDLR guidelines, the ADE-1317 certificate this course produces is accepted at Texas DPS Driver License Offices statewide.

Last updated: 2025
State Accepted Certificate

The ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion you earn here meets current Texas DPS requirements for first-time adult license applicants across all Texas counties, including Martin County.

No Classroom Required

The course runs entirely through your browser. No driving to Midland for a classroom session. Log in from home, a library, or anywhere with a connection and work through the material on your schedule.

One Flat Price

The full Texas Adult Driver Education Course costs $38.00. No hidden fees, no upsells required to get your certificate. Pay once and access the complete 6-hour TDLR approved course.

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.

No Daily Hour Cap

Finish all 6 hours in one day or spread them across multiple sessions with no restrictions.

Auto-Saved Progress

The server saves your place after each section so you never lose completed work.

Built-In Written Test

The final exam substitutes for the DPS Class C written knowledge test, so no repeat testing at the office.

In-Person Classroom

Traditional classroom driver education requires finding a licensed school, scheduling around their calendar, and driving to a physical location for every session.

Fixed Class Schedule

You attend on the school's timetable, not yours, which limits when you can finish.

Travel to Class

Stanton has no local classroom option, meaning a drive toward Midland for each session.

Same DPS Steps After

You still bring a certificate to the DPS and still take the driving skills test in person.

How Long Does This Actually Take?

Here is a realistic look at the time involved for a Stanton resident getting a first Texas license.

Method
Estimated Time to Certificate
Online Course Complete the 6-hour course in one day or across multiple sessions with no daily cap, then drive roughly 40 miles to the Midland DPS office for your driving skills test.
In-Person Classroom Scheduling a classroom course near Stanton means multiple trips toward Midland, adding travel time on top of the same 6-hour instruction requirement before you can apply.

What Does Getting Licensed Cost?

The course fee is one part of the total cost. Here is how the online option compares for a Stanton resident.

Method
Realistic Total Cost
Online Course Course fee is $38.00 total. No fuel costs for classroom trips. One drive to the Midland DPS office for the driving skills test.
In-Person Classroom Classroom course fees vary by school and typically run higher than $38.00, plus fuel for multiple round trips from Stanton toward Midland.

Pick Up Where You Left Off

The course saves your progress server-side after every section. Log in from your phone during a lunch break, switch to a laptop at home that evening, and the course picks up exactly where you stopped. No re-reading sections you already finished. For someone working or dealing with a full schedule in Stanton, that matters.

  • Any Device

    The course loads on phones, tablets, and computers without requiring a separate app download or special software.

  • Saved Progress

    Server-side saving means your completed sections stay done even if your browser closes unexpectedly.

  • Log In Anytime

    No session expiration pressure. Return to the course on your own timeline until you finish the required hours.

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About This 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 is accepted by Texas DPS Driver License Offices, including the office serving Martin County residents.

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

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Questions About the Texas Adult Driver Education Course

Who is required to take this course in Texas?

Texas law requires first-time driver license applicants between the ages of 18 and 24 to complete the Texas Adult Driver Education Course before applying for a Class C license. That requirement comes from Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 84, specifically Section 84.503, which governs adult driver education enrollment. Adults 25 and older are not required to take the course, but completing it lets them skip the in-person DPS written knowledge test, which is a real time saver before heading to the Midland DPS office that serves Martin County. Check your eligibility, enroll, and get the process started.

Does passing the course final exam mean I skip the written test at the 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 take the exam inside the course, not at the DPS office. Pass it at the required score and you do not sit for a separate written test when you walk into the Martin County area DPS location in Midland. The in-person driving skills test is still required and still happens at the DPS. The course final only replaces the written portion. Bring your ADE-1317 certificate when you go, and the written test requirement is already handled.

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 6-hour minimum set under Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 84. There is no daily hour cap, so finishing it in a single day is possible if your schedule allows. You can also split it across multiple sessions since the course saves your progress server-side after each section. Most people working through it seriously can complete it in one focused day. For Stanton residents who want to get to the Midland DPS office for their driving skills test as soon as possible, knocking it out in one sitting makes sense.

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 driver education providers, including TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com. You receive it digitally after passing the course final exam. Under current Texas DPS requirements, this certificate is what the DPS office needs to confirm you completed the required adult driver education course. When you go to the Midland DPS Driver License Office, which is the location serving Martin County and Stanton residents, bring the ADE-1317 along with your other required documents. The DPS will not process a first-time license application for an 18 to 24 year old without it.

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 the adult course governed by Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 84 and Section 84.503. You complete the 6 hours of online instruction, pass the final exam, and receive your ADE-1317 certificate. The in-person driving skills test at the DPS is still required and is separate from this course, but there is no practice hour log you need to submit. Enroll, finish the course material, and move on to scheduling your driving skills test at the Midland DPS office.

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 Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 84 and Section 84.503, 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 DPS Class C written knowledge test in person. For someone getting a first Texas license later in life, that means one fewer step at the Midland DPS Driver License Office, which is roughly 40 miles from Stanton. The course also covers current Texas traffic laws and road signs in detail, which is genuinely useful if you have never held a Texas license before. The ADE-1317 certificate handles the written test requirement entirely.

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