How Much Does the Texas Adult Driver Education Course (ADE) Cost
The Texas Adult Driver Education Course from Driving Logic costs $39.95 total — a $29.95 course fee plus a $10 certificate and handling fee. Payment is required before course access is granted.
Fee Breakdown
Course fee: $29.95
Certificate and handling fee: $10
Total: $39.95
What the Certificate Fee Covers
The $10 certificate fee covers the state-issued ADE-1317 certificate number. TDLR requires every school to purchase state-issued certificate numbers. Each ADE-1317 certificate includes specific security features required by the Texas DPS, which are used to validate your certificate when you apply for your driver's license at a DPS driver license office. These security requirements are set by TDLR, not Driving Logic.
What Is Not Included
The following are separate costs not included in the Driving Logic course fee:
ITAD course — The Impact Texas Adult Drivers program is free. Completed at impacttexasdrivers.dps.texas.gov after finishing this course.
DPS driver license fee — $33 application fee paid to the DPS when you apply for your license.
Road test fee — Paid to the DPS or a third-party testing provider.
Quick Facts
Detail | Information |
Course fee | $29.95 |
Certificate and handling fee | $10 |
Total | $39.95 |
Certificate type | ADE-1317 — state-issued number with security features |
Payment required | Before course access |
ITAD cost | Free — separate DPS program |
DPS license fee | $33 — paid separately to DPS |
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is there a $10 certificate fee? TDLR requires all approved driver education schools to purchase state-issued ADE-1317 certificate numbers. Each certificate includes security features the DPS uses to validate your completion when you apply for your license. The $10 fee covers the cost of the certificate number and the handling of the official document.
Is the DPS written exam included in the $39.95? Yes. The 30-question Texas DPS Highway Sign and Traffic Law Examination is integrated into the course at no additional charge.
Do I pay the DPS separately? Yes. The DPS charges a separate $33 fee when you visit a driver license office to apply for your license. This is not part of the Driving Logic course fee.
Is the ITAD course included? No — but it is free. After completing this course, you complete ITAD at impacttexasdrivers.dps.texas.gov at no cost.
When do I pay? Payment is collected at enrollment and is required before you can access the course.