Get Your First Texas License Starting Right Here in Stratford

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 to skip the in-person DPS written knowledge test. Pass the built-in final exam, get your ADE-1317 certificate, and walk into the Sherman County area DPS office ready to schedule your driving skills test.

  • TDLR Approved: Approved by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation under Title 16, Chapter 84 of the Texas Administrative Code.
  • Self-Paced Course: No daily hour cap. Finish in one sitting or log back in across multiple sessions until you complete all 6 hours.
  • ADE-1317 Certificate: Pass the final exam and receive your digital ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion to bring to the Texas DPS office.
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Create your account and begin the Texas Adult Driver Education Course immediately. The course uses text and image-based interactive lessons with quizzes between sections. Your progress saves automatically after each section, so closing the browser does not cost you anything you already finished.

Work Through the Material

The course covers Texas road signs, traffic laws, and alcohol and drug impairment rules. Section quizzes check your understanding before you move forward. No live video streaming, no scheduled class times. Log in from Stratford or anywhere else in Sherman County and pick up exactly where you left off.

Pass the Final 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 the required 70% passing score and your digital ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion is issued. That certificate substitutes for the DPS Class C written knowledge test when you apply for your license.

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You Cannot Apply Until This Course Is Done

For anyone between 18 and 24 in Texas, the law is clear: no Texas driver license application goes through without this course completed first. The nearest DPS Driver License Office serving Stratford and Sherman County is in Dalhart, roughly 60 miles south on US-87. Finish the course, get your ADE-1317 certificate, and make that drive to Dalhart with the written test already behind you.

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Regulated by TDLR, Accepted by Texas DPS

TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, is a TDLR-approved Texas driver education provider. The Texas Adult Driver Education Course meets current Texas DPS requirements and the standards set under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. The ADE-1317 certificate this course issues is the document DPS accepts at the license application window.

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

Meets every requirement under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. The ADE-1317 certificate you receive is accepted at Texas DPS Driver License Offices statewide, including the Dalhart office serving Sherman County.

No Classroom Required

Take the course from Stratford on any device with a browser. No driving to Amarillo or Dalhart just to sit in a classroom. Log in, work through the lessons, and log out whenever you need to.

One Flat Price

The Texas Adult Driver Education Course through TrafficSchool.net is $38.00. No hidden fees added at checkout. Pay once and access the full 6 hours of TDLR-approved course material.

Online Course

Complete the Texas Adult Driver Education Course from Stratford on your own schedule, with no commute to a classroom and no set class times to work around.

No Daily Hour Cap

Finish all 6 hours in one day or spread sessions across multiple days.

Auto-Saved Progress

Server-side saves after each section mean you never lose completed work.

Built-In Written Test

Pass the final exam here and skip the DPS written knowledge test entirely.

In-Person Classroom

Traditional classroom driver education requires travel to a licensed school, fixed scheduling, and sitting through the full course on someone else's timeline.

Fixed Class Schedule

You attend when the school offers classes, not when your schedule allows.

Travel Required

No licensed adult driver ed classroom operates in Stratford itself.

Same DPS Step After

The in-person driving skills test at DPS is still required regardless of format.

How Long Does Each Path Take?

Both paths lead to the same DPS driving skills test in Dalhart. The difference is how fast you get there.

Method
Estimated Time to Certificate
Online Course Complete the state-required 6 hours on your own schedule, with no commute and no waiting for a class seat to open up.
In-Person Classroom Depends entirely on when a licensed school near Sherman County schedules a course and whether seats are available.

What Does Each Option Cost?

The online course through TrafficSchool.net is a single flat fee. In-person schools set their own rates and those vary.

Method
Realistic Total Cost
Online Course TrafficSchool.net charges $38.00 for the full Texas Adult Driver Education Course, with no additional fees at checkout.
In-Person Classroom Prices vary by school and location. Travel costs to reach a classroom outside Sherman County add to the total.

Works on Any Device You Have

Out here in Sherman County, you are not always sitting at a desk. The course runs on phones, tablets, and laptops without any app download. Your progress saves server-side after every section, so switching devices mid-course does not reset anything. Pick up on your phone in Stratford and finish on a laptop later.

  • Any Device

    Phone, tablet, or laptop all work. No app install needed to access the full course.

  • Saved Progress

    Every completed section saves automatically. Log out and return without losing any work.

  • No Deadlines Pushed

    Work at whatever pace fits your schedule. No system-enforced daily limits interrupt your session.

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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 current Texas DPS requirements and the standards established 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 accepted at Texas DPS
  • Course satisfies Section 84.503 adult enrollment rules
  • Accepted statewide including Sherman County DPS

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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 is required to complete this course before the DPS will process their application. That requirement comes from Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, specifically Section 84.503, which governs adult driver education enrollment in Texas. Adults 25 and older are not required to take the course, but completing it lets them skip the in-person DPS Class C written knowledge test. Both groups receive the same ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion. If you live in Stratford and fall into either category, enroll through TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, a TDLR-approved provider, and start the course today.

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. Pass the final at the required score and you do not retake that written test in person at the Dalhart DPS Driver License Office, which is the location serving Sherman County and Stratford residents. This substitution is part of what makes the course valuable for adults 25 and older who want to avoid the in-person written test entirely. The in-person driving skills test at DPS is a separate requirement and still must be completed in person regardless of how you finished the written portion.

How long does the course actually take to finish?

The Texas Adult Driver Education Course requires 6 hours of TDLR-approved instruction to complete, per the state-mandated 6-hour requirement established under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. There is no daily hour cap, so you can finish the entire course in a single day or spread it across multiple sessions over several days. Progress saves automatically after each section, so you never lose completed work when you log out. For Stratford residents who want to get to the Dalhart DPS office as quickly as possible, finishing in one or two sittings is entirely possible. Log in through TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, and work at whatever pace fits your schedule.

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 a TDLR-approved Texas driver education provider when you pass the course final exam. It is the document the Texas DPS requires you to present when applying for your first Texas driver license. Under current Texas DPS requirements, the DPS will not process a first-time license application from someone ages 18 to 24 without this certificate. Once you pass the final exam through TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, you receive the ADE-1317 digitally. Bring it with you to the Dalhart DPS Driver License Office, which is approximately 60 miles south of Stratford on US-87, when you go in for your driving skills test appointment.

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 to the adult course governed by Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, Section 84.503. The adult course focuses entirely on the classroom instruction component: the 6 hours of lessons covering Texas road signs, traffic laws, and impairment rules, plus the final exam. Once you pass the final and receive your ADE-1317 certificate, the only remaining step before getting your license is the in-person driving skills test at the Dalhart DPS Driver License Office serving Sherman County. Schedule that appointment after you have your certificate in hand.

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 its built-in 30-question final exam do not have to take the written knowledge test at the DPS office. For someone in Stratford, that means one less reason to make the roughly 60-mile drive to the Dalhart DPS Driver License Office before they are ready for the driving skills test. The course also covers the full range of Texas traffic laws and road signs, which is genuinely useful if you have never held a Texas license before. TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, is a TDLR-approved provider under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84.

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