The Texas Adult Driver Education Course covers all topics required by the TDLR Program of Instruction. Content is Texas-specific and aligned with the Texas Driver Handbook, which is the basis for the DPS written knowledge exam.

The course covers the following required content areas across 7 lessons:

Course Introduction and Driving as a Privilege Establishes the legal and personal responsibilities that come with a Texas driver's license and the purpose of driver education.

Your License to Drive Covers the Texas driver license application process, license types and restrictions, suspensions and revocations, vehicle registration, and the Texas Safety Responsibility Act.

Right-of-Way Covers right-of-way laws at all intersection types, railroad crossings, turning rules, yielding to emergency vehicles under Transportation Code §545.157, the Move Over and Slow Down Law, school bus laws, and pedestrian protections.

Traffic Control Devices Covers Texas regulatory signs, warning signs, guide signs, traffic signals, flashing signal procedures, and pavement markings.

Controlling Traffic Flow Covers passing laws, turning requirements, lane changes, speed limits, stopping and parking rules, freeway entry and exit procedures, vehicle lighting requirements, and adverse weather driving.

Alcohol and Other Drugs Covers how alcohol and drugs impair driving ability, blood alcohol concentration, Texas DWI law, zero tolerance for drivers under 21, implied consent, open container law, and prevention.

Cooperating with Other Roadway Users Covers pedestrian and cyclist safety, motorcycle and truck awareness, oversize and overweight vehicle safety, occupant restraints, the Community Safety Education Act (Senate Bill 30) traffic stop procedures, and the Texas Driving with Disabilities Program.

Managing Risk and Human Trafficking Awareness Covers collision factors and risk reduction, distractions, wireless device laws, safety belts and child passenger safety, and human trafficking recognition and reporting — a Texas-required topic covering how to identify potential victims and report trafficking.

DPS Exam The course concludes with the official 30-question Texas DPS Highway Sign and Traffic Law Examination. Passing with 70% or higher completes the course.

Is the content aligned with what is on the DPS written exam? Yes. The course content is built around the Texas Driver Handbook, which is the basis for the DPS Highway Sign and Traffic Law Examination. Completing the course prepares you directly for the exam.

Does the course cover road signs? Yes. Traffic control devices — including regulatory signs, warning signs, guide signs, and signals — are covered in detail. Road signs are a major component of the DPS exam.

Is human trafficking covered? Yes. Human trafficking awareness is required by Texas law. The course covers how to identify situations associated with trafficking, recognize potential victims, and report trafficking to the appropriate authorities.

Does the course cover the Community Safety Education Act? Yes. The course covers the Community Safety Education Act (Senate Bill 30), which explains traffic stop procedures from the driver's perspective — a Texas-specific legislative requirement for all driver education courses.

Will I learn about alcohol and DWI laws? Yes. The course covers how alcohol impairs driving ability, Texas DWI law including zero tolerance for drivers under 21, implied consent, and the consequences of impaired driving.