Adults · Online

Texas 6-hour adult driver education (online)

The TDLR-approved course for a first Texas license at 18–24. Take it online, at your own pace, on any device.

$19.99 Online · self-paced

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Who must take it

Do you need this course?

  • Ages 18–24, first Texas license: yes, it’s required
  • Age 25 or older: optional, but it helps
  • Already have a license from another state? Ask Texas DPS first
Check with Texas DPS

What’s included

What you get

  • 6 hours of TDLR-approved adult driver education
  • Online, at your own pace, on any device
  • Study guides and practice tests
  • The ADE-1317 certificate when you finish

After the course

Your next steps to a license

  1. Get a learner permit

    At Texas DPS

    Apply at a Texas DPS office. Bring your ADE-1317 certificate.

  2. Take driving lessons

    At our school

    Practice one-on-one with our instructor.

  3. Watch the Impact Texas Adult Drivers video

    Free, from DPS

    Get the ITAD certificate within 90 days of your test.

  4. Take the road test

    Our school or DPS

    Book the official test at our Plano site.

Rules can change. Check with Texas DPS ↗ before your test.

Book your road test

FAQ

Questions before you start

No, it’s optional at 25 or older. Many adults still take it to learn Texas road rules.

Impact Texas Adult Drivers is a free DPS video. You need its certificate, from the last 90 days, before your road test.

Go to Impact Texas Drivers

No. This course is online learning only. Book behind-the-wheel lessons separately.

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