Get Your First Texas License Starting Right Here in Sundown

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 Hockley County area DPS office ready for your driving skills test.

  • TDLR Approved: Regulated under Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 84, meeting current TDLR guidelines for adult driver education.
  • Self-Paced Course: No daily hour cap. Finish in one sitting or log back in across multiple sessions without losing your progress.
  • ADE-1317 Certificate: Pass the final exam and you get the digital ADE-1317 certificate the DPS requires when you apply for your license.
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Create your account and begin the Texas Adult Driver Education Course from anywhere. Your progress saves automatically after each section, so you can pick back up later without starting over. No classroom in Sundown means no scheduling around anyone else.

Work Through the Material

The course covers Texas road signs, traffic laws, and alcohol and drug rules through text-based interactive lessons with quizzes between sections. No live video streams. You move through each section and the quizzes keep you honest before you reach the final exam.

Pass the Exam and Get Your Certificate

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

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You Cannot Apply for Your License Until This Is Done

For anyone 18 to 24 in Hockley County, the Texas Adult Driver Education Course is a required step before the DPS will process your first license application. The Lubbock DPS Driver License Office, roughly 40 miles from Sundown, handles road tests for this area. Finish the course, pass the final, and get your certificate so you can book that driving skills test and stop waiting.

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TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, is a TDLR approved Texas driver education provider. This course meets current Texas DPS requirements and satisfies the adult driver education mandate under Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 84.

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

Every lesson meets TDLR standards under Title 16 Chapter 84. The certificate you get is the one the Lubbock DPS office accepts when you apply for your Texas license.

No Classroom Required

There is no adult driver education classroom in Sundown. This course runs on any device with a browser. Log in from home, the library, wherever you have a connection.

One Flat Price

The course costs $38.00. No upsells required to get your ADE-1317 certificate. That is the only document the DPS needs from this course.

Online Course

Work through the Texas Adult Driver Education Course on your own schedule with no commute, no classroom seat, and no waiting on an instructor in Hockley County.

No Daily Study Cap

Finish the full course in one day or spread sessions across multiple days.

Progress Auto-Saved

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

Exam Replaces DPS Test

Pass the 30-question final and skip the written knowledge test at the DPS office.

In-Person Classroom

No adult driver education classroom operates in Sundown or Hockley County, making the in-person option a significant travel and scheduling commitment for local residents.

Travel to Another City

Nearest classroom options require leaving Hockley County entirely for each session.

Fixed Class Schedule

You attend on the provider's timetable, not yours.

Same Certificate Result

Both formats produce the ADE-1317, but the classroom costs more time.

How Long Does Each Path Actually Take?

Both paths lead to the same ADE-1317 certificate. One of them does not require you to drive to Lubbock twice before you even have a license.

Method
Estimated Time to Certificate
Online Course Complete the required 6 hours on your own schedule with no commute from Sundown to a classroom city.
In-Person Classroom Multiple trips out of Hockley County to attend scheduled sessions, adding hours of travel on top of class time.

What You Actually Pay

The online course price is fixed. In-person options add fuel, time off work, and sometimes overnight costs for Sundown residents making the 40-mile run to Lubbock.

Method
Realistic Total Cost
Online Course Flat $38.00 covers the full course and your ADE-1317 certificate with no add-on fees required.
In-Person Classroom Higher base tuition plus fuel and travel costs for every session you drive out of Hockley County to attend.

Finish the Course From Any Device

The course runs in any modern browser on a phone, tablet, or computer. Out in Hockley County, a reliable connection is not always a given, so being able to switch devices mid-course without losing progress matters. Log in on your laptop at home, pick it back up on your phone later.

  • Any Device

    Phone, tablet, or desktop all work. No app download required to access your course lessons.

  • Saved Progress

    Every completed section saves automatically on the server so nothing resets between your sessions.

  • Pick Up Anytime

    No session timers forcing you to stay logged in. Return to your exact stopping point whenever you are ready.

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About Your 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 satisfies the adult driver education mandate under Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 84.

  • TDLR approved Texas driver education provider
  • Meets Title 16 Chapter 84 standards
  • Issues official ADE-1317 certificate
  • Accepted at Texas DPS Driver License Offices
  • Reviewed against current TDLR guidelines

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This adult driver education course is for first-time Texas license applicants only, not for ticket dismissal or insurance reduction.

Questions About the Texas Adult Driver Education Course

Who is required to take this course in Texas?

First-time Texas license applicants between the ages of 18 and 24 are required to complete the Texas Adult Driver Education Course before the DPS will process their application. That requirement comes directly from Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 84, with Section 84.503 governing adult enrollment eligibility. 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 at the end. If you are in Hockley County and applying for your first Texas license, check your age group and enroll accordingly through TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, a TDLR approved provider.

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, passing the course final at the required score satisfies the written knowledge test requirement, so you do not retake it in person at the Lubbock DPS Driver License Office. The exam covers road signs and road rules in multiple-choice format. Passing it is required to complete the course and receive your ADE-1317 certificate. Note that the in-person driving skills test at the DPS is a separate requirement and is still required regardless of how you completed the written portion.

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 to meet the state mandate under Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 84. There is no daily hour cap, so finishing in a single sitting is possible if you have the time. You can also split it across multiple sessions since progress saves automatically after each section. For Sundown residents who want to get to the Lubbock DPS Driver License Office for their driving skills test as soon as possible, knocking out the full course in one or two days is a realistic goal. Log in, work through the sections, pass the final exam at 70%, and your certificate is ready.

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 finish the Texas Adult Driver Education Course. It is the document the Texas DPS requires as proof that you completed adult driver education. Under current Texas DPS requirements, you bring this certificate to the DPS Driver License Office when you apply for your first Texas license. For Sundown and Hockley County residents, that means the Lubbock DPS Driver License Office, roughly 40 miles away. You receive the ADE-1317 digitally after passing the course final exam. Print it or have it accessible on your phone when you walk in for your 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 the adult course governed by Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 84 and Section 84.503. The adult course is the 6-hour classroom-equivalent instruction component only. You still have to pass the in-person driving skills test at the DPS Driver License Office, which is a separate step administered by DPS examiners. For Sundown residents, that test happens at the Lubbock DPS office. Completing the online course and getting your ADE-1317 certificate is what gets you to that appointment.

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 knowledge test at the DPS Driver License Office. For someone in Sundown making the roughly 40-mile drive to the Lubbock DPS office, arriving with the ADE-1317 certificate already in hand means one fewer step at the counter and a faster path to the driving skills test. Section 84.503 of the Texas Administrative Code confirms this course is open to adults 25 and older by choice. Enrolling through TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, gets you that certificate.

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