Get Your First Texas License Starting Right Here in Texarkana

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, and available to anyone 25 or older who wants to 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 Texarkana area DPS Driver License Office ready to schedule your driving skills test.

  • State Approved: Approved and regulated by TDLR under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84.
  • Self-Paced: No daily hour cap. Finish in one sitting or log back in across multiple sessions anytime.
  • Certificate Included: Your ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion comes with the course. Bring it to the DPS office.
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Create your account and begin the Texas Adult Driver Education Course. The lessons are text and image based with quizzes between sections. Your progress saves automatically after each section, so you can stop and pick back up without losing anything. No classroom, no set schedule, no commute out to the Texarkana DPS office just to get started.

Work Through the Course

Cover all required material across the full course, including Texas road signs, traffic laws, and alcohol and drug content. The course has no daily hour cap, so you can push through it in one day or spread it across several sessions. Every section quiz keeps you sharp before you hit the final exam.

Pass the Exam and Get Certified

The 30-question final exam covers road signs and road rules. Score 70% or better and you complete the 6 hours state requirement. You get your ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion digitally. That certificate substitutes for the DPS Class C written knowledge test when you apply for your Texas license at the Bowie County DPS office.

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Every Day Without This Course Delays Your License

For Texarkana residents ages 18 to 24, Texas law requires this course before you can apply for a first driver license. You cannot walk into the Bowie County DPS Driver License Office and apply without it. Even for adults 25 and older, finishing this course now means you skip the in-person written test entirely. The sooner you complete it, the sooner you are standing at the DPS counter ready to schedule your driving skills test and get your license in hand.

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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 complies with Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. The ADE-1317 certificate this course issues is the document the Texarkana area DPS Driver License Office needs from you at the counter.

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

This course is approved by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. The certificate it produces is accepted at the Texarkana area DPS Driver License Office under current Texas DPS requirements.

Access Anywhere

Log in from any device with a browser. Your progress saves server-side after each section, so switching devices between sessions does not set you back or erase your work.

One Flat Price

The Texas Adult Driver Education Course is $38.00. That covers the full 6-hour course, all section quizzes, the final exam, and your ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion.

Online Course

Complete the Texas Adult Driver Education Course on your schedule, from any device, with no drive to a classroom and no fixed session times.

No Daily Hour Cap

Finish in one day or spread sessions across multiple days without losing progress.

Built-In Written Test

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

Digital Certificate

Get your ADE-1317 certificate immediately after passing, ready to bring to DPS.

In-Person Classroom

Traditional classroom driver education in Texarkana means fixed schedules, a physical location, and a separate DPS written test appointment afterward.

Fixed Class Times

You attend on the provider's schedule, not yours, with no option to pause and resume.

Separate Written Test

Classroom completion alone does not substitute for the DPS written knowledge test.

Paper Certificate

Physical certificate handling adds steps before you can apply at the DPS counter.

How Long Does Each Path Take?

Both paths lead to the same Bowie County DPS Driver License Office. One gets you there faster.

Method
Estimated Time to Certificate
Online Course Start today, finish when you hit 6 hours of TDLR approved instruction, no waiting for a class to open.
In-Person Classroom Wait for a scheduled session in Texarkana, then book a separate DPS written test appointment before applying.

What Does Each Option Cost?

The online course is one flat price. In-person classroom costs vary and often run higher in the Texarkana area.

Method
Realistic Total Cost
Online Course One flat fee of $38.00 covers the full course, all quizzes, the final exam, and your ADE-1317 certificate.
In-Person Classroom Classroom fees in Texarkana typically run higher and do not include the cost of a separate DPS written test visit.

Pick Up Where You Left Off

The course works on phones, tablets, and laptops. Bowie County has spotty coverage in some spots, but the course loads on any browser with a connection. Log in at home, on a break, or anywhere you have a few minutes. Progress saves server-side after every section so nothing gets lost between sessions.

  • Any Device

    Phone, tablet, or laptop all work. No app download required to access your course account.

  • Auto-Saved Progress

    Every completed section saves to the server automatically. Close the browser and come back without losing ground.

  • Log In Anytime

    No session expiration mid-lesson. Return to your course whenever your schedule opens up.

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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 is built specifically for first-time adult license applicants under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84.

  • TDLR approved Texas driver education provider
  • Issues official ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion
  • Compliant with Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84
  • Accepted at Texarkana area DPS Driver License Office
  • Meets current Texas DPS licensing requirements

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This 6-hour course is for first-time adult license applicants only, not for ticket dismissal or insurance reduction.

Questions About the Texas Adult Driver Education Course in Texarkana

Who is required to take this course in Texas, and who takes it by choice?

Texas law requires the Texas Adult Driver Education Course for anyone between 18 and 24 applying for their first Texas driver license. You cannot submit your license application at the Bowie County DPS Driver License Office without completing it first. Adults 25 and older are not required to take the course under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, Section 84.503, but many choose to enroll because passing the built-in final exam substitutes for the DPS Class C written knowledge test. That means one less appointment at the Texarkana area DPS office. If you fall into either group, enrolling now through TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, gets the process moving.

How does the course final exam replace the DPS written knowledge test?

The 30-question final exam built into this course covers Texas road signs and road rules, the same material tested at the DPS counter. Under current Texas DPS requirements, passing this exam at the required score satisfies the Class C written knowledge test requirement. You do not retake a written test in person at the Texarkana area DPS Driver License Office. TDLR regulates this substitution under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. The driving skills test is separate and still happens at the DPS in person. Once you pass the course final and get your ADE-1317 certificate, your next step is scheduling that driving skills test at the Bowie County DPS location.

How long does the course take, and can I finish it in one day?

The course requires 6 hours of TDLR approved instruction to meet the state-mandated 6-hour requirement under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. There is no daily hour cap, so finishing in a single day is possible if your schedule allows. You can also log in and out across multiple sessions without losing progress, since the course saves server-side after each completed section. Most people in Texarkana working through it find the road signs and alcohol and drug sections take the most focus. Start when you have a solid block of time, or chip away at it across a few days. Either way, the course does not expire on a fixed deadline.

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 pass the Texas Adult Driver Education Course. It is the document that proves to the Texas DPS you completed the state-required adult driver education. When you go to the Texarkana area DPS Driver License Office in Bowie County to apply for your first Texas license, you bring this certificate with you. Without it, the DPS cannot process your application if you are between 18 and 24. For adults 25 and older, it also confirms your written test requirement is satisfied. TrafficSchool.net delivers the ADE-1317 digitally after you pass the final exam. Print it or have it ready on your phone for the DPS visit.

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 6-hour course is entirely instructional. Once you complete the course, pass the final exam, and receive your ADE-1317 certificate, your remaining step is the in-person driving skills test at the Texarkana area DPS Driver License Office in Bowie County. That test is administered by DPS, not by this course. Prepare for it by practicing on Texarkana roads before your 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 Class C written knowledge test at the DPS counter. For someone in Texarkana, the nearest DPS Driver License Office handling road tests is the Bowie County location, and getting in and out of that office in one trip instead of two is worth the course enrollment on its own. Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84 makes this option available to any first-time applicant regardless of age. Enroll through TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, and knock out the written requirement before you ever walk through the DPS door.

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