What Happens After I Finish the Texas Adult Driver Education Course (ADE)
After passing the DPS exam and receiving your ADE-1317 certificate, there are two more steps before you can get your Texas driver's license: completing the free ITAD program and visiting a DPS driver license office.
Step 1 — Receive Your ADE-1317 Certificate
Your certificate is emailed automatically after you pass the DPS exam. Note the ADE control number printed on it — you will need it for ITAD registration.
Step 2 — Complete the ITAD Program
The Impact Texas Adult Drivers (ITAD) program is a free 1-hour video course from the Texas Department of Public Safety. It is required before you can take your driving test.
Go to impacttexasdrivers.dps.texas.gov
Register using your ADE control number from the certificate
Watch the 3-part video (total about 1 hour)
Your ITAD certificate is emailed to you after completion
ITAD certificate is valid for 90 days — schedule your DPS visit within this window
Step 3 — Schedule Your DPS Appointment
Schedule an appointment at your local Texas DPS driver license office at txdpsscheduler.com. Appointments are required — walk-ins are not accepted.
Step 4 — Visit the DPS Driver License Office
Bring the following to your appointment:
ADE-1317 certificate (from Driving Logic)
ITAD certificate (from DPS — valid for 90 days)
Proof of U.S. citizenship or lawful presence
Proof of identity
Two proofs of Texas residency
Social Security number documentation
Proof of insurance for your test vehicle
Insured, registered vehicle for the road test
$33 DPS application fee
At the DPS you will complete a vision test, have your photo and thumbprints taken, and take the in-car road test.
What Driving Logic Does After Completion
Driving Logic reports your completion to TDLR. You do not need to take any action for this to happen — it is automatic.
Quick Facts
Detail | Information |
Certificate delivery | Emailed automatically after passing DPS exam |
Next step after certificate | Complete ITAD at impacttexasdrivers.dps.texas.gov |
ITAD certificate validity | 90 days |
DPS appointment required | Yes — schedule at txdpsscheduler.com |
Written test at DPS | Not required — ADE-1317 serves as proof |
Road test | Required at DPS or approved third-party provider |
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take to get my license after finishing the course? It depends on DPS appointment availability in your area. After completing ITAD (about 1 hour), you can schedule your DPS appointment. Appointment wait times vary by location.
Do I need to complete ITAD before scheduling my DPS appointment? You need your ITAD certificate to bring to the DPS, so ITAD must be done before your appointment. You can schedule the appointment first and complete ITAD in the meantime, as long as your ITAD certificate will still be valid on your appointment date.
What if I do not have a car for the road test? You must bring an insured, registered vehicle for the road test. If you do not own a vehicle, you may be able to use a friend's or family member's car. Some third-party testing providers may have vehicles available — check with providers in your area.
Does Driving Logic contact the DPS for me? No. Driving Logic reports your completion to TDLR. You are responsible for completing ITAD and scheduling and attending your DPS appointment.
What if I fail the road test? Road test failures are handled by the DPS. You will need to reschedule a new appointment to retake the road test. Your ADE-1317 and ITAD certificates remain valid as long as ITAD has not expired.