Get Your First Texas License Starting Right Here in Wink

This is the Texas Adult Driver Education Course, the state-mandated 6-hour program required for first-time license applicants ages 18 to 24 in Texas, and available by choice for 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 Wink area DPS office ready for your driving skills test.

  • TDLR Approved: Course meets current Texas DPS requirements under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84.
  • Self-Paced Format: No daily hour cap. Finish in one sitting or log back in across multiple sessions whenever you are ready.
  • ADE-1317 Certificate: Your digital Certificate of Completion goes straight to the DPS when you apply for your Texas license.
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Create your account and begin 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 stop and pick back up without losing anything.

Work Through the Course

The course covers Texas road signs, traffic laws, right-of-way rules, and alcohol and drug impairment material through text and image-based interactive lessons with quizzes between sections. No live video streaming. No enforced timers. Work through it on your own schedule with no daily hour cap.

Pass the Exam and Get Your Certificate

The 30-question final exam covers road signs and road rules and must be passed at 70% to complete the 6 hours requirement. Pass it and you get your digital ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion, which substitutes for the DPS Class C written knowledge test when you apply for your license.

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You Cannot Apply for Your License Until This Is Done

For anyone between 18 and 24 in Winkler County, Texas law requires this course before you can apply for a first Texas driver license. The sooner you finish the 6 hours and pass the final exam, the sooner you can book your driving skills test at the DPS office and get your license in hand. Every day you wait is another day you are not driving legally on your own.

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Approved by the State, Built for Texas Drivers

TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, is a TDLR approved Texas driver education provider. This course meets the requirements set out in Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, and is current as of the latest TDLR guidelines for adult driver education in Texas.

Last updated: 2025
State Approved Content

Every lesson aligns with current Texas DPS requirements and TDLR standards under Title 16, Chapter 84, so the certificate you earn is valid at the DPS when you apply.

Access on Any Device

Log in from a phone, tablet, or computer. Progress saves server-side after each section so switching devices mid-course does not set you back.

One Flat Price

The full Texas Adult Driver Education Course costs $38.00. No hidden fees added at checkout. Your ADE-1317 certificate is included when you pass.

Online Course Through TrafficSchool.net

Complete the required 6 hours on your own schedule from Wink without making a separate trip just for the written test.

No Daily Hour Cap

Finish the full course in one day or spread sessions across multiple days.

Written Test Built In

The final exam substitutes for the DPS Class C written knowledge test entirely.

Digital Certificate

ADE-1317 certificate delivered digitally after you pass the final exam.

In-Person Classroom Option

No in-person adult driver education classroom operates in Wink, making the drive to find one a real added burden.

Fixed Class Schedule

Classroom sessions run on the school's timetable, not yours.

Separate DPS Written Test

Some in-person paths still require a separate written test visit at DPS.

Travel Required

Wink has no local classroom provider, so you drive before you even start.

How Long Does This Actually Take?

Here is what the time commitment looks like compared to handling it another way.

Method
Estimated Time to Certificate
Online Course Six hours of coursework, no daily cap, finished in one session or split across days entirely on your schedule.
In-Person Classroom Fixed multi-day schedule at a location outside Wink, plus drive time each way before you even sit down.

What You Pay to Get This Done

The online course is priced to get you licensed without unnecessary extra expense.

Method
Realistic Total Cost
Online Course Flat $38.00 covers the full Texas Adult Driver Education Course and your ADE-1317 certificate.
In-Person Classroom Classroom fees vary by provider and do not include fuel costs driving out of Winkler County to attend.

Pick It Up Wherever You Left Off

Out in Winkler County, you are not always near a desktop. The course loads on your phone or tablet the same way it does on a computer. Log in from anywhere, finish a section, and your progress is already saved on the server before you close the tab.

  • Phone and Tablet Ready

    The course runs in your mobile browser without any app download required on any device.

  • Auto-Saved Progress

    Every completed section saves server-side automatically so nothing is lost between sessions.

  • Pick Up Anytime

    No session expiration mid-lesson. Log back in when you are ready and continue from the exact same spot.

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About Your 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 is current as of the latest TDLR guidelines for adult driver education.

  • TDLR approved Texas provider
  • Meets Title 16, Chapter 84 standards
  • ADE-1317 certificate issued on completion
  • Current Texas DPS requirements met
  • Valid for first-time Texas license applicants

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Questions About the Course and Getting Licensed in Wink

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 applying for a license. That requirement applies to everyone in that age range in Winkler County, including Wink residents. 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 entirely. Both groups end up at the same place: the DPS office with an ADE-1317 certificate in hand, ready for the driving skills test. Start your enrollment through TrafficSchool.net to get the process moving.

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 aligned with TDLR guidelines in Title 16, Chapter 84. Pass the final at the required score and you do not retake the written test in person at the DPS Driver License Office. The exam covers road signs and road rules in multiple-choice format. What you still do at the DPS is the driving skills test, which is a separate in-person requirement. The nearest DPS Driver License Office serving Wink residents is in Odessa, roughly 37 miles from Wink. Show up with your ADE-1317 certificate and you are past the written test step entirely.

How long does the course take to finish?

The Texas Adult Driver Education 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 you can sit down and finish the entire course in one day if that works for your schedule, or you can split it across several sessions and log back in whenever you have time. Progress saves automatically after each section. For Wink residents who work long days or have limited weekday availability, the ability to work through it across evenings or a weekend makes a real difference. Finish the hours, pass the final exam at 70%, and you are done with this step.

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 TDLR approved providers under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, confirming you finished the Texas Adult Driver Education Course. TrafficSchool.net delivers it digitally after you pass the course final exam. You bring that certificate to the Texas DPS Driver License Office when you apply for your first Texas license. For Wink residents, the nearest DPS Driver License Office is in Odessa, approximately 37 miles west on TX-302 and US-385. The DPS uses the ADE-1317 to confirm you completed the required course and passed the built-in written test. Without it, your license application in Winkler County cannot move forward if you are between 18 and 24.

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, which is one of the ways the adult course differs from the teen driver education program. Under current TDLR guidelines tied to Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, the 6-hour instructional requirement for adults is met entirely through the course itself. The in-person driving skills test at the DPS is still required and is a separate step you handle at the DPS Driver License Office in Odessa, the nearest office serving Wink and Winkler County. But that test is not connected to any practice hour log from this course. Finish the course, get your ADE-1317 certificate, and schedule your skills test directly through the DPS.

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

The main reason is simple: completing the Texas Adult Driver Education Course lets adults 25 and older skip the in-person DPS Class C written knowledge test entirely. Under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, Section 84.503, that age group is not required to take the course, but passing the built-in final exam satisfies the written test requirement under current Texas DPS requirements. For someone in Winkler County who has never held a Texas license, making one trip to the Odessa DPS office just for the driving skills test is a lot more efficient than making two trips, one for the written test and one for the skills test. The course costs $38.00 and saves a separate DPS visit. For most people, that math is obvious.

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