Do I Still Have to Take the Written Test at the DPS After Completing the Course
No. Completing the Texas Adult Driver Education Course and passing the 30-question DPS exam that is built into it means you do not need to take the written knowledge test at the DPS driver license office. Your ADE-1317 certificate is the proof that you have already passed it.
Why the Written Test Is Waived
The DPS exam integrated into this course is the same official Texas DPS Highway Sign and Traffic Law Examination that would otherwise be administered at a DPS office. Because you completed and passed it online as part of the course, the DPS accepts your ADE-1317 certificate as evidence of that completion and does not require you to take the test again.
What You Still Need to Do at the DPS
Skipping the written test does not mean skipping the DPS entirely. You still need to visit a DPS driver license office for:
Vision test — required for all license applicants
Road test (driving skills test) — required to demonstrate practical driving ability
Photo and thumbprints — taken at the DPS office
Document verification — identity, residency, citizenship, and insurance documents
Application fee — $33 paid to the DPS
Quick Facts
Detail | Information |
Written knowledge test at DPS | Not required — ADE-1317 certificate serves as proof |
DPS visit still required | Yes — for vision test, road test, and license issuance |
Proof of written test completion | ADE-1317 certificate from Driving Logic |
Road test waived | No — must still pass driving skills test at DPS |
Frequently Asked Questions
What do I show the DPS to prove I already passed the written test? Present your ADE-1317 completion certificate. The certificate includes security features and a control number that DPS staff use to verify your completion.
What if the DPS still asks me to take the written test? This should not happen if you present your ADE-1317 certificate. If there is any confusion, explain that you completed a TDLR-approved Adult Driver Education Course that included the official DPS written examination. Contact Driving Logic support if you need assistance.
Does this apply to adults 25 and older who take the course voluntarily? Yes. Any adult who completes the course and passes the DPS exam receives an ADE-1317 certificate that waives the written knowledge test at the DPS, regardless of age.
Do I still need to take the road test? Yes. The road test (driving skills test) is not waived. You must pass an in-car driving test at the DPS or an approved third-party provider.
What is the DPS appointment process? See the DPS appointment article for full details on how to schedule your visit.