The Texas Adult Driver Education Course is a state-required 6-hour online course for adults who are applying for their first Texas driver's license. It is regulated by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) and includes the official Texas DPS Highway Sign and Traffic Law Examination as the final assessment.

The course teaches Texas traffic laws, safe driving practices, and the knowledge required to obtain a Texas driver's license. Completing it proves to the DPS that you have the foundational knowledge required to drive safely on Texas roads. Because the official DPS written exam is administered as part of the course, you do not need to take the written knowledge test at the DPS office when you apply for your license.

The course is required for Texas adults ages 18–24 who have never held a Texas driver's license. Adults 25 and older are not required to take it but may enroll voluntarily — completing the course allows them to take the DPS written exam online rather than in person at a DPS office.

This course is not the Texas Driving Safety Course, which is for licensed drivers seeking ticket dismissal or an insurance discount. The Adult Driver Education Course is for first-time license applicants who need to demonstrate foundational driving knowledge before receiving a license.

Is this the same as defensive driving? No. The Adult Driver Education Course is for adults who have never held a license and need to demonstrate knowledge to obtain one. The Driving Safety Course (defensive driving) is for licensed drivers seeking ticket dismissal or an insurance discount. They are separate programs.

Is this course accepted by all Texas DPS offices? Yes. Driving Logic's course is approved by TDLR and the ADE-1317 certificate is accepted at all Texas DPS driver license offices statewide.

Does this course teach me how to drive? The course covers traffic laws, road signs, defensive driving, and safety knowledge — the same content tested on the DPS written exam. It does not include behind-the-wheel instruction. You will still need to pass an in-car driving test at the DPS or an approved third-party provider to get your license.

What is the ADE-1317 certificate? ADE-1317 is the official TDLR certificate format issued to adults who complete the Texas Adult Driver Education Course. It includes security features required by the Texas DPS for validation at the driver license office. Your certificate includes a control number you will also need to register for the ITAD program.

Can I take this course if I already have a license from another state? If you have a valid, unexpired driver's license from another U.S. state, you may be exempt from the driver education requirement when applying for a Texas license. Contact your local DPS driver license office to confirm your specific situation.