Get Your First Texas License Starting Right Here in Webb

This is the Texas Adult Driver Education Course, approved by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. Ages 18 to 24 are required to finish it before applying for a Texas license. Ages 25 and older can take it to skip the in-person written test at the DPS office. Either way, you leave with the ADE-1317 certificate DPS needs from you.

  • TDLR Approved: Regulated under Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 84, the official state framework for adult driver education.
  • Self-Paced Course: No daily hour cap. Finish in one sitting or log back in across multiple sessions until the 6 hours are done.
  • ADE-1317 Certificate: Pass the final exam and you get the digital certificate DPS requires when you apply for your first Texas license.
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Sign up and enroll in the Texas Adult Driver Education Course through TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, a TDLR approved provider. Your progress saves automatically after each section, so you can stop and pick back up without losing anything.

Work Through the Course

The course covers Texas road signs, traffic laws, and alcohol and drug material through text and image based interactive lessons with quizzes between sections. No live video streaming. No enforced timers. Log in and out as your schedule allows until the state mandated material is complete.

Pass the Exam and Get Certified

The final exam is 30 multiple-choice questions covering road signs and road rules. Hit 70% and you complete the 6 hours TDLR approved course. Your digital ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion comes to you immediately, ready to bring to the DPS office when you apply.

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Every Day Without This Done Is a Day Without Your License

For anyone 18 to 24 in Webb, the Texas DPS will not process your first license application until this course is finished. The sooner you complete it and pass the built-in written test, the sooner you walk into the Laredo DPS Driver License Office on McPherson Road ready for your driving skills test. That appointment is the last step. This course gets you to it.

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Built on the Rules Texas Actually Requires

The Texas Adult Driver Education Course follows Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 84, with adult enrollment governed by Section 84.503. TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, holds active TDLR approval. Content reflects current Texas DPS requirements as of the latest TDLR guidelines.

Last updated: 2025
State Approved Content

Every lesson meets TDLR standards under Title 16 Chapter 84. The material you study is exactly what current Texas DPS requirements expect you to know before you apply for a license.

Access From Any Device

Log in from your phone, tablet, or computer. Progress saves server-side after each section so switching devices mid-course does not cost you any completed work.

One Flat Price

The full Texas Adult Driver Education Course is $38.00. That covers all six hours of TDLR approved instruction, the final exam, and your ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion.

Online Course

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

No Classroom Commute

Webb sits in Webb County, roughly 15 miles from central Laredo. Skip the drive entirely and study from home.

Self-Paced Sessions

No daily hour cap. Finish in one day or spread sessions across multiple days as needed.

Instant Certificate

Pass the final exam and your digital ADE-1317 certificate is available immediately for your DPS appointment.

In-Person Classroom

Traditional classroom driver education requires finding a licensed school near Webb County, matching their schedule, and attending in person for the full required hours.

Fixed Class Schedule

You attend on the school's timetable, not yours. Missing a session can set your completion date back.

Travel Required

Classroom options near Webb County require a drive into Laredo, adding time before and after each session.

Same Certificate Result

Both formats produce the ADE-1317 certificate DPS requires. The outcome is identical; the path is not.

How Long This Actually Takes

The state mandates 6 hours of instruction. Here is how the two paths compare for a Webb County resident.

Method
Estimated Time to Certificate
Online Course Six hours of coursework completed on your schedule, no commute, no waiting for the next available class date in Laredo.
In-Person Classroom Six hours of instruction plus drive time to and from a Laredo area school, repeated across however many sessions the school schedules.

What Each Option Costs

Both paths end with the same ADE-1317 certificate. The price difference is real.

Method
Realistic Total Cost
Online Course TrafficSchool.net charges $38.00 for the full Texas Adult Driver Education Course, certificate included, no add-on fees.
In-Person Classroom Laredo area classroom schools typically charge more per student, and that price does not include your gas driving in from Webb.

Pick It Up Wherever You Left Off

The course runs in your browser on any device. Your progress saves server-side after every section. Log in from your phone at home in Webb, switch to a laptop later, and the course picks up exactly where you stopped. No app download required. No lost progress.

  • Any Device

    Phone, tablet, or computer all work. The course loads in your browser without any software installation required.

  • Auto-Saved Progress

    Every completed section saves automatically to the server so a lost connection or closed tab does not erase your work.

  • Log In Anytime

    No session expiration pressure. Return to the course on your own timeline until all required material and the final exam are done.

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About This Course Provider

TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com

TrafficSchool.net is operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, 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 reflects current Texas DPS requirements as of the latest TDLR guidelines.

  • TDLR approved Texas provider
  • Compliant with Title 16 Chapter 84
  • ADE-1317 certificate issued on completion
  • Covers current DPS Class C knowledge requirements
  • Serves first-time adult applicants statewide

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The Texas Adult Driver Education Course is for first-time license applicants only, not for ticket dismissal or insurance reduction.

Questions About the Course Before You Start

Who is required to take this course in Texas?

Texas law requires anyone between 18 and 24 years old applying for their first Texas driver license to complete the Texas Adult Driver Education Course before DPS will process their application. That requirement comes from Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 84, with adult enrollment specifically addressed in Section 84.503. Adults 25 and older are not required to take it, but completing the course lets them skip the in-person written knowledge test at the DPS office. Both groups end up with the same ADE-1317 certificate. If you are in Webb County and fall into either group, enrolling through TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, is the next step.

Does passing the course exam mean I skip the written test at the DPS office?

Yes. The 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 30-question multiple-choice exam inside the course, covering road signs and road rules. Pass it at 70% and DPS does not require you to retake that written test in person. The Laredo DPS Driver License Office on McPherson Road, which serves Webb County residents, will accept your ADE-1317 certificate in place of the written test result. The in-person driving skills test is still required and happens separately at the DPS office. That appointment is yours to schedule once the certificate is in hand.

How long does the course take to finish?

The Texas Adult Driver Education Course requires 6 hours of TDLR approved instruction, as mandated under Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 84. There is no daily hour cap, so you can complete the full course in a single sitting or spread it across multiple sessions over several days. Progress saves automatically after each section on the server side, so logging out does not cost you completed work. When I went through it, I split it across two evenings. The material is not light reading, especially the alcohol and drug sections, but nothing about the format forces you to slow down beyond what the content itself takes. Start when you have a few solid hours available.

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 final exam. It is the document that proves to the Texas DPS you completed the state required adult driver education. Under current Texas DPS requirements, you bring it to the DPS Driver License Office when you apply for your first Texas license. For Webb residents, that means the Laredo DPS Driver License Office, located on McPherson Road, about 15 miles from Webb. The certificate is digital, so you receive it immediately after passing the final exam. Print it or have it ready on your phone before your DPS appointment. Do not show up 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, which operates under a different set of rules within Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 84. Section 84.503 governs adult enrollment specifically, and it does not carry a behind-the-wheel hour mandate for this course. You still have to pass the in-person driving skills test at the DPS office, which is a separate step from this course entirely. Practicing your driving before that DPS appointment is obviously a good idea, but the course itself does not track or require any logged hours from you.

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

The practical reason is simple: passing the course final exam substitutes for the DPS Class C written knowledge test, which means you walk into the Laredo DPS Driver License Office on McPherson Road without having to sit for the in-person written test. Under current Texas DPS requirements, adults 25 and older applying for a first Texas license can either take the written test at the DPS or present an ADE-1317 certificate from a TDLR approved course. The DPS written test is not something most people find easy to walk in cold on. The course covers exactly what the test covers, and you take the exam in the course itself. For a Webb County adult getting a first Texas license later in life, this is the more controlled path to that DPS appointment.

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