Get Your First Texas License Starting Right Here in Wichita Falls

This is the Texas Adult Driver Education Course, the state-required 6-hour course for first-time adult license applicants in Wichita Falls and Wichita County. Ages 18 to 24 must finish it before applying at the DPS. Adults 25 and older can take it to skip the in-person written knowledge test entirely. Pass the built-in final exam and walk into the DPS office ready.

  • TDLR Approved: Regulated under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, approved by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
  • No Daily Cap: Finish the required 6 hours in one sitting or log back in across multiple sessions with no daily hour restriction.
  • ADE-1317 Certificate: Pass the final exam and receive your digital ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion to bring to the Wichita Falls area DPS office.
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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 Texas driver education provider. Your progress saves automatically after each section so you can log out and pick back up without losing anything.

Work Through the Course

Move through text and image based interactive lessons covering Texas road signs, traffic laws, and alcohol and drug material. Section quizzes check your understanding as you go. No live video streaming required, and no enforced daily hour cap limits how much you complete in a session.

Pass the Exam and Get Your Certificate

After completing 6 hours of TDLR approved instruction, take the 30-question final exam. Score 70% or higher and you receive your digital ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion. That certificate substitutes for the DPS Class C written knowledge test when you apply at the Wichita Falls area DPS Driver License Office.

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Every Day Waiting Is a Day Without Your License

For anyone between 18 and 24 in Wichita County, the Texas Adult Driver Education Course is not optional. The DPS will not process your first license application without it. Adults 25 and older who skip this course have to pass the written knowledge test in person at the DPS instead. Finish the course, pass the final, and show up at the Wichita Falls area DPS office with your certificate already in hand.

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Built Around Current Texas DPS Requirements

The course content reflects current Texas DPS requirements and the latest TDLR guidelines under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, holds active TDLR approval as a Texas driver education provider. The ADE-1317 certificate this course issues is the document the Wichita Falls area DPS Driver License Office accepts.

Last updated: 2025
State Approved Content

Every lesson meets TDLR standards under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. The course covers exactly what Texas requires for adult driver education, nothing extra, nothing missing.

Access on Any Device

Log in from a laptop, desktop, or tablet. Progress saves server-side after each section, so switching devices between sessions does not reset your work or your place in the course.

One Flat Price

The Texas Adult Driver Education Course through TrafficSchool.net costs $38.00. That covers the full 6-hour course, all section quizzes, the final exam, and your ADE-1317 certificate on passing.

Online Course

Complete the Texas Adult Driver Education Course on your own schedule from Wichita Falls without driving to a classroom location across town or in another city.

No Classroom Commute

Skip the drive to a physical school and work through all 6 required hours from wherever you have internet access.

Written Test Included

The course final exam substitutes for the DPS Class C written knowledge test under current TDLR guidelines.

Certificate Delivered Digitally

Your ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion arrives digitally after you pass, ready to bring to the DPS office.

In-Person Classroom

Traditional classroom driver education in Wichita Falls requires finding a TDLR approved school with available seats and scheduled class times that fit your week.

Fixed Class Schedule

Classroom sessions run on the school's timetable, not yours, which limits when you can complete the requirement.

Travel Required

Getting to and from a physical classroom in Wichita County adds time before you even start the coursework.

Same Certificate Result

Both formats produce the ADE-1317 certificate the DPS requires, but the path to it differs significantly.

How Long Does This Actually Take?

Here is what the time commitment looks like compared to handling the written test separately at the DPS office in Wichita Falls.

Method
Estimated Time to Certificate
Online Course Route Finish the 6-hour course on your schedule, pass the built-in final exam, and arrive at the Wichita Falls area DPS Driver License Office with the written test already behind you.
In-Person Written Test Route Drive to the DPS office on Broad Street in Wichita Falls, wait your turn, take the written knowledge test in person, and then schedule your driving skills test as a separate trip.

What You Pay Compared to the Alternative

The online course costs one flat fee. Skipping it and taking the written test at the DPS is free, but that only applies to adults 25 and older, and it means an extra trip to the office.

Method
Realistic Total Cost
Texas Adult Driver Education Course $38.00 covers the full course, all quizzes, the final exam, and your ADE-1317 certificate. No additional fees to receive your completion document.
In-Person DPS Written Test No course fee, but adults 25 and older must pass the written knowledge test at the Wichita Falls area DPS Driver License Office before moving to the driving skills test.

Pick Up Where You Left Off

The course saves your progress server-side after every section. Log in from your laptop at home on Kemp Boulevard, then pick it back up on a tablet later that evening. No daily hour cap means you can push through as much as you want in a single session or spread it out across several days.

  • Any Device

    Access the course from a phone, tablet, or laptop without losing your place between sessions or devices.

  • Auto-Saved Progress

    Every completed section saves automatically to the server so a lost connection never wipes out your work.

  • Log In Anytime

    No scheduled session times. Return to the course whenever your schedule opens up and continue from the last completed section.

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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 the requirements of Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, and produces the ADE-1317 certificate the Wichita Falls area DPS Driver License Office accepts for first-time adult license applicants.

  • TDLR approved Texas driver education provider
  • Compliant with Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84
  • Issues official ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion
  • Aligned with current Texas DPS requirements
  • Serves Wichita County first-time adult license applicants

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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 Course in Wichita Falls

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 the Texas Adult Driver Education Course before the DPS will process their application. 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. Both groups end up with the same ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion. If you are in Wichita County and applying for your first Texas license, check your age and confirm which category applies to you before your DPS appointment.

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 under current TDLR guidelines and Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. Pass the final at the required score and you do not retake the written test in person at the Wichita Falls area DPS Driver License Office. The driving skills test is a separate step and still happens at the DPS in person. Bring your ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion to your DPS appointment and they will have confirmation that the written requirement is already satisfied.

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 work through the full requirement in a single day or spread it across multiple sessions over several days. Progress saves automatically after each section, so logging out does not reset your place. Most people in Wichita Falls who sit down and work through it without stopping finish in one focused day. Plan for the full 6 hours of actual course content plus time for the section quizzes and the final exam at the end.

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

The ADE-1317 is the official Certificate of Completion issued by a TDLR approved Texas driver education provider after you pass the course final exam. It is the document the Texas DPS requires when you apply for your first adult driver license. Under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, this certificate confirms you completed the state mandated adult driver education requirement. Once you receive it digitally through TrafficSchool.net, bring it to the Wichita Falls area DPS Driver License Office along with your other required application documents. The DPS office on Broad Street in Wichita Falls handles first-time license applications for Wichita County residents.

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 is classroom instruction only, delivered here as text and image based interactive lessons. The in-person driving skills test at the Wichita Falls area DPS Driver License Office is still required before the DPS issues your license, but that is a DPS administered test, not a practice hour requirement tied to this course. Prepare for the skills test on your own time.

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

The practical reason is simple. Completing the Texas Adult Driver Education Course lets adults 25 and older skip the in-person written knowledge test at the DPS entirely. Under current TDLR guidelines and Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, passing the course final exam substitutes for that test. For someone in Wichita Falls who has not driven in years or who moved here from another state and needs a Texas license, working through the course material is genuinely useful preparation. The Wichita Falls area DPS Driver License Office is roughly a 10-minute drive from most parts of the city, but showing up already past the written test step saves a separate trip and cuts down your total time at the office.

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