Get Your First Texas License from Wichita County, Starting Here

This is the Texas Adult Driver Education Course, the state-required 6-hour course for first-time license applicants ages 18 to 24 in Wichita County. Adults 25 and older can take it too and skip the written knowledge test at the DPS office entirely. Pass the built-in final exam, get your ADE-1317 certificate, and walk into the Wichita Falls DPS Driver License Office ready for your driving skills test.

  • TDLR Approved: Course approved and regulated by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation under Title 16, Chapter 84.
  • Self-Paced Format: 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 receive your digital ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion to bring to the DPS office.
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Create your account and begin the Texas Adult Driver Education Course. The course serves first-time Texas license applicants in Wichita County who are at least 18 years old. Ages 18 to 24 are required to complete it under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, Section 84.503. Ages 25 and older can take it to skip the DPS written knowledge test.

Work Through the Lessons

The course covers Texas road signs, traffic laws, right-of-way rules, and alcohol and drug effects on driving. Text and image-based lessons with quizzes between sections keep the material moving. Your progress saves automatically on the server after each section, so closing the browser does not cost you anything you already finished.

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 the course issues your digital ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion. That certificate substitutes for the DPS Class C written knowledge test, so you bring it to the Wichita Falls DPS Driver License Office and go straight to scheduling your driving skills test.

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You Cannot Apply for Your License Until This Is Done

For Wichita County residents ages 18 to 24, Texas law requires completing this course before the DPS will process a first-time license application. The sooner you finish the course and pass the final exam, the sooner you get to the Wichita Falls DPS Driver License Office on Maplewood Avenue with your ADE-1317 certificate in hand and your driving skills test on the calendar. Every day you wait is a day you are still unlicensed.

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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 the latest TDLR guidelines under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84.

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

Approved by TDLR under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. The certificate this course issues satisfies the DPS requirement for first-time adult applicants in Wichita County.

No Classroom Required

Complete the entire course from any device with a browser. No drive to a classroom, no set schedule, and no daily hour cap limiting how much you finish in one session.

One Flat Price

The Texas Adult Driver Education Course is $38.00. No hidden fees, no upsells required to get your ADE-1317 certificate after you pass the final exam.

Online Course

Complete the Texas Adult Driver Education Course on your own schedule with no commute, no classroom seat, and no waiting for the next session to open in Wichita County.

Start Any Day

Enroll and begin immediately. No waiting for a class to fill or a session date to arrive.

Built-In Written Test

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

Auto-Saved Progress

Server-side saving after every section means you never lose completed work between sessions.

In-Person Classroom

Traditional classroom driver education in Wichita County requires finding an open session, commuting to the location, and sitting through scheduled hours on someone else's timeline.

Fixed Class Schedule

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

Travel Required

Getting to and from a classroom in Wichita County adds time and cost on top of the course itself.

Same DPS Steps After

You still need the ADE-1317 certificate and still take the driving skills test at the DPS office.

How Long Does This Actually Take?

Here is what the time commitment looks like compared to the in-person classroom path for Wichita County residents.

Method
Estimated Time to Certificate
Online Course Six hours of instruction with no daily cap. Finish in one day or split across sessions with no progress lost between logins.
In-Person Classroom Six hours of instruction spread across scheduled sessions, plus drive time to and from the classroom location in Wichita County.

What Does Each Path Cost?

The course price is the same six hours of required instruction. The difference is what you spend getting there.

Method
Realistic Total Cost
Online Course Flat $38.00 for the full Texas Adult Driver Education Course. No gas, no parking, no classroom fees added on top.
In-Person Classroom Classroom tuition varies by provider, plus fuel costs for round trips to the class location in or near Wichita County.

Pick Up Where You Left Off

The course works on any device with a browser. A lot of people in Wichita County work through sections on a phone during breaks and then switch to a laptop at home. Your progress saves on the server after each section, so the switch costs you nothing.

  • Any Device

    Phone, tablet, or desktop. The course loads in any modern browser without a separate app download required.

  • Saved Progress

    Every completed section saves automatically server-side. Log out and come back without repeating work you already finished.

  • Your Schedule

    No enforced daily limits and no mandatory breaks built into the course. Work at whatever pace fits your day.

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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 satisfies the adult driver education mandate under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84 for Wichita County residents.

  • TDLR-approved Texas driver education provider
  • Compliant with Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84
  • ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion issued on passing
  • Course meets current Texas DPS licensing requirements
  • Serves first-time adult applicants statewide including Wichita County

Need a Different Texas Driver Education Course?

This page covers the first-time adult license course. TrafficSchool.net also offers other TDLR-approved Texas driver education options.

Questions About the Texas Adult Driver Education Course in Wichita County

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

Texas law requires first-time license applicants between the ages of 18 and 24 to complete the Texas Adult Driver Education Course before the DPS will process their application. That requirement comes from Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, Section 84.503, which governs adult driver education enrollment. 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 end up at the same place: the Wichita Falls DPS Driver License Office with an ADE-1317 certificate and a driving skills test to schedule. If you are in either group and have not started yet, enrollment is open now through TrafficSchool.net.

Does passing the course final exam really 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 the DPS does not make you sit down at a testing terminal in the Wichita Falls Driver License Office to answer those same questions again. That substitution is part of what makes completing this course worth it for adults 25 and older who are not required to take it. The driving skills test is a separate step and still happens in person at the DPS. Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84 governs the course standards that make this substitution valid. Bring your ADE-1317 certificate when you go.

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. There is no daily hour cap, so finishing the full course in a single day is possible if your schedule allows it. Most people in Wichita County split it across a couple of sessions. Progress saves automatically on the server after each section, so logging out between sessions does not cost you any completed work. The course does not enforce timers between sections or mandatory breaks. Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84 sets the 6-hour minimum, and the course is built to meet that requirement exactly. Once you pass the final exam, your ADE-1317 certificate is available and you can head to the Wichita Falls DPS Driver License Office.

What is the ADE-1317 certificate and what do I do with it at the DPS?

The ADE-1317 is the Certificate of Completion the Texas Adult Driver Education Course issues after you pass the final exam. It is the official document the DPS requires when a first-time adult applicant applies for a Texas driver license. Under current Texas DPS requirements, you bring the ADE-1317 to the Wichita Falls DPS Driver License Office on Maplewood Avenue as part of your license application. The certificate confirms you completed a TDLR-approved course under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. Without it, the DPS will not process a first-time application for applicants ages 18 to 24. Adults 25 and older bring it to document their course completion and confirm they have already passed the written knowledge test equivalent. Keep a digital copy accessible.

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, Section 84.503. The adult course covers the knowledge side: Texas traffic laws, road signs, right-of-way rules, and the effects of alcohol and drugs on driving. The driving skills test at the Wichita Falls DPS Driver License Office is still a separate required step, and you will need to demonstrate vehicle control and road awareness there. But the course itself does not require you to document supervised driving hours before you can complete it and receive your ADE-1317 certificate.

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. The Wichita Falls DPS Driver License Office handles licensing for Wichita County residents, and walk-in wait times there can stretch your visit significantly. Completing the Texas Adult Driver Education Course and passing the built-in 30-question final exam substitutes for that written test under current Texas DPS requirements, so you arrive at the DPS needing only to complete the driving skills test and the application process. For someone who moved to Texas from another state and never held a Texas license, that is a real time saver. Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84 authorizes this substitution for adults who voluntarily complete a TDLR-approved course. Enroll through TrafficSchool.net to get started.

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