Get Your First Texas License Starting Right Here in Tom Green

This is the Texas Adult Driver Education Course, approved by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. Ages 18 to 24 must finish it before applying for a Texas license. Ages 25 and older can take it to skip the in-person DPS written knowledge test entirely. Six hours of state-required instruction, one final exam, one certificate. That is what stands between you and the Tom Green area DPS office.

  • TDLR Approved: Course meets current Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 84 requirements for adult driver education.
  • Self-Paced: No daily hour cap. Finish in one sitting or log back in across multiple sessions whenever it works for you.
  • ADE-1317 Certificate: Pass the final exam and you get the ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion the Tom Green DPS office requires.
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Create your account and begin the Texas Adult Driver Education Course. The course uses text and image-based interactive lessons with quizzes between sections. Your progress saves automatically on the server after each section, so closing the browser does not cost you anything.

Work Through the Material

The course covers Texas road signs, traffic laws, right-of-way rules, and alcohol and drug impairment content. These are the same topics the Tom Green area DPS office expects you to know cold. No live video streams. Read, answer the section quizzes, move forward.

Pass the Exam 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. Score 70% or higher and you receive your digital ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion. That certificate replaces the DPS Class C written knowledge test at the office.

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You Cannot Apply for a License Until This Is Done

For anyone 18 to 24 in Tom Green County, the Texas Adult Driver Education Course is a hard requirement before the DPS will process your first license application. The sooner you finish the course and pass the built-in written test, the sooner you walk into the Tom Green area DPS Driver License Office ready for the driving skills test. Nothing about getting licensed moves forward until this course is complete.

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Approved by the State. Accepted at Tom Green DPS.

TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, is a TDLR approved Texas driver education provider. The ADE-1317 certificate this course produces meets current Texas DPS requirements for first-time adult license applicants in Tom Green County and across the state.

Last updated: Reviewed and current as of the latest TDLR guidelines under Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 84.
State Accepted Certificate

The ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion is the document the Tom Green area DPS Driver License Office requires. Pass the final exam and you get it digitally, ready to bring in.

No Classroom Required

Complete all 6 hours of required instruction from any device with a browser. No driving to a classroom in San Angelo or anywhere else in Tom Green County.

One Flat Price

The entire Texas Adult Driver Education Course costs $38.00. No hidden fees added at checkout. That covers all six hours and the final exam.

Online Course

Complete the Texas Adult Driver Education Course on your schedule, from Tom Green County, with no commute to a classroom and no fixed class times.

Start Any Day

Enroll and begin the same day. No waiting for a class to fill or a session to open.

Auto-Saved Progress

Server-side saves after every section. Log out and pick back up without losing ground.

Built-In Written Test

The 30-question final exam substitutes for the DPS written knowledge test. One less stop at the office.

In-Person Classroom

Traditional classroom driver education in Tom Green County requires scheduled sessions, fixed locations, and travel that the online course eliminates entirely.

Fixed Class Schedule

You attend when the school schedules it, not when your week allows.

Travel Required

Getting to a licensed classroom in the San Angelo area takes time before instruction even starts.

Separate Written Test

Classroom completion may still require a separate DPS written knowledge test visit depending on the provider.

How Long Does Each Path Take?

Both routes require the same six hours of state-mandated instruction. The difference is when and where you put in that time.

Method
Estimated Time to Certificate
Online Course Six hours completed on your own schedule, no daily cap, no commute from anywhere in Tom Green County.
In-Person Classroom Six hours spread across scheduled sessions at a fixed location, plus drive time to and from the classroom.

What Does Each Option Cost?

The online course is priced to be the practical choice for Tom Green residents who want to get licensed without extra expenses.

Method
Realistic Total Cost
Online Course Flat $38.00 covers the full Texas Adult Driver Education Course, all six hours, and the final exam.
In-Person Classroom Classroom fees in the San Angelo area typically run higher, and that does not include fuel or parking costs.

Works on Whatever Device You Have

The course runs in any modern browser on a phone, tablet, or computer. Sitting at home in Tom Green County or on a lunch break, you can pick up exactly where you left off. No app download required. No special software.

  • Any Device

    Phone, tablet, or desktop all load the course the same way. No dedicated app needed to get started.

  • Saved Progress

    Every completed section saves automatically. Close the browser and your place holds until you return.

  • Pick Up Anytime

    No session timers pushing you through. Return to the course whenever your schedule opens back 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 the standards set under Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 84 for adult driver education.

  • TDLR approved Texas driver education provider
  • Meets Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 84
  • ADE-1317 certificate issued on passing
  • Accepted at Texas DPS Driver License Offices
  • Course content current per latest TDLR guidelines

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Questions About the Course in Tom Green, Texas

Who is required to take this course in Texas?

Under Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 84, Section 84.503, any first-time Texas driver license applicant between the ages of 18 and 24 must complete an approved adult driver education course before the Texas DPS will process their application. That requirement applies to every Tom Green County resident in that age range. Adults 25 and older are not required to complete the course, but completing it lets them skip the in-person DPS Class C written knowledge test. If you are 25 or older and want to walk into the Tom Green area DPS Driver License Office without sitting through the written test, this course is how you do that. Enroll, finish the six hours, pass the final exam.

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, as recognized under current Texas DPS requirements. Passing the final exam at the required score means you do not retake the written test in person at the Tom Green area DPS Driver License Office. You bring your ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion to the office instead. The in-person driving skills test is a separate requirement and still happens at the DPS regardless. The course handles the written knowledge portion. The road test is still yours to schedule and pass at the office.

How long does the course actually take to finish?

The Texas Adult Driver Education Course requires 6 hours of TDLR approved instruction under Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 84. There is no daily hour cap, so you can sit down and finish the entire course in one day or spread it across multiple sessions over several days. Progress saves automatically on the server after each section, so logging out does not reset anything. For Tom Green County residents with a full work schedule or other obligations, that flexibility makes a real difference. The final exam is 30 multiple-choice questions and must be passed at 70% to complete the course and receive the ADE-1317 certificate. Plan your time around the six-hour requirement.

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 adult driver education provider once you pass the course final exam. It is the document the Texas DPS requires to confirm you completed the state-mandated adult driver education course. Under current Texas DPS requirements, you bring this certificate to the Tom Green area DPS Driver License Office when you apply for your first Texas license. The office is located in San Angelo, which serves Tom Green County residents and sits roughly within the county seat. Without the ADE-1317, the DPS cannot process a first-time license application for anyone in the 18 to 24 age group. Get the certificate first, then schedule your 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 adult applicants covered under Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 84, Section 84.503. The adult course is the six hours of classroom-equivalent instruction and the final exam. The in-person driving skills test at the Tom Green area DPS Driver License Office in San Angelo is still required before the DPS issues your license, but that is a DPS test, not a course requirement. You schedule the driving skills test directly with the DPS after you have your ADE-1317 certificate in hand.

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

The practical reason is skipping the in-person DPS written knowledge test. Under current Texas DPS requirements, adults 25 and older applying for a first Texas license can either take the written knowledge test at the DPS office or present an ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion from a TDLR approved adult driver education course. The Tom Green area DPS Driver License Office in San Angelo handles licensing for Tom Green County residents. Showing up with the certificate already in hand means one fewer test to pass at the counter. For someone who has not studied Texas traffic law recently, the six hours of course material also serves as real preparation for the driving skills test. The course covers road signs, traffic laws, and right-of-way rules that come up during the road test.

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