The DPS exam in the Texas Adult Driver Education Course is the official Texas Department of Public Safety Highway Sign and Traffic Law Examination. It is the same written knowledge exam that new drivers would otherwise take at a DPS driver license office. Because it is integrated into the course, you complete it online from home — and do not need to take the written test again at the DPS.
Who Sets the Exam Parameters
This is a DPS exam — Driving Logic administers it, but the Texas Department of Public Safety sets the question count, content, and passing score. The parameters are the same for all Texas license applicants statewide:
30 multiple-choice questions
Passing score: 70% — at least 21 of 30 correct
Not timed — take as long as you need
Attempt Limit
You have 3 attempts to pass the DPS exam. If you do not pass within 3 attempts, you must repurchase the course to try again.
What the Exam Covers
The exam tests your knowledge of Texas traffic laws, road signs, traffic signals, pavement markings, and safe driving practices. All content is drawn from the Texas Driver Handbook, which is also the basis for all course content.
Where It Appears in the Course
The DPS exam is the final assessment in the course. It unlocks only after you have completed all 7 prior lessons and passed all lesson quizzes. Once you pass the exam, your ADEE-1317 certificate is generated and emailed to you immediately.
Why This Matters
Because the DPS exam is built into the course, your ADEE-1317 certificate serves as proof you passed the official written knowledge test. When you visit the DPS driver license office, you present your certificate and skip the written test entirely. You still need to pass the vision test and road test at the DPS.
Quick Facts
Detail | Information |
Exam name | Texas DPS Highway Sign and Traffic Law Examination |
Set by | Texas Department of Public Safety |
Questions | 30 multiple-choice |
Passing score | 70% — at least 21 of 30 correct |
Timed | No |
Attempts | 3 maximum |
After 3 failures | Must repurchase course |
Unlocks after | Completing all 7 lessons and lesson quizzes |
Certificate delivery | Immediately after passing |
Skips DPS written test | Yes — ADEE-1317 certificate serves as proof |
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Driving Logic write the exam questions? No. This is the official Texas DPS exam. Driving Logic administers it as part of the course but does not write the questions or set the passing standard.
Is this the same exam I would take at the DPS office? Yes. It is the official Texas DPS written knowledge examination. Passing it online means you have completed the written test requirement and do not need to take it again at the DPS.
What happens after I pass the DPS exam? Your ADEE-1317 certificate is generated and emailed to you immediately. You can then complete the ITAD program and schedule your DPS appointment to finalize your license.
Can I take the DPS exam before finishing all the lessons? No. The DPS exam only unlocks after you complete all 7 prior lessons and pass all lesson quizzes.
What happens if I use all 3 attempts without passing? You must repurchase the course. A new enrollment starts fresh — your prior lesson progress does not carry over.