Texas Adult Driver Education
STEP 1: Enroll in the iDrive Academy 6-Hour Adult Online Course
If you’re 18–24 years old, Texas law requires you to complete a state-approved 6-hour adult
driver education course.
If you’re 25 or older, the course is not required but highly recommended. Otherwise, you must
pass the written knowledge test in person at the DPS.
Why choose our course?
- Complete it 100% online
- Take the DPS written knowledge test online
- Skip the line at the DPS!
STEP 2: Pass the Final Exam & Get Your Certificate
After completing the course:
- Take a short final exam on Texas driving rules and road signs
- Score 80% or higher to pass
- Retake the test up to 3 times.
Upon passing, you’ll receive your Adult Driver Education Certificate — no written exam needed at the DPS!
STEP 3: Complete the Impact Texas Adult Drivers (ITAD) Program
Before taking the road test, all first-time adult drivers must complete the free one-hour ITAD video provided by the Texas DPS.
This course focuses on distracted driving awareness.
Start the ITAD Course
Download and print your Download and print your ITAD Certificate
The certificate is valid for 90 days and required for your driving test
STEP 4: (Optional) Apply for an Adult Learner’s Permit
Not mandatory — but recommended if you want to practice driving before the road test.
With a learner’s permit, you can:
- Drive with a licensed adult (age 21+)
- Take behind-the-wheel lessons with a certified instructor
- Complete your driving test at a Third Party Skills Testing Provider
Make a DPS appointment and bring your certificate, ITAD certificate, and required documents.
STEP 5: Take Your Driving Test and Get Licensed
You can take your driving test at:
- A Texas DPS office, or
- A licensed third-party testing provider
Bring the following:
- Your Adult Driver Ed Certificate (ADE-1317)
- Your ITAD Certificate
- Proof of Identity, Texas Residency, and U.S. Citizenship or Lawful Presence
- Your Social Security Card
- Glasses/contacts if you need them (for the vision test)
For full details, visit the Texas DPS Driver License Application Page
If testing at an authorized driving school:
- Sealed results must be delivered to DPS in person OR
- If the school uses the TPST Submission Portal, your results will be sent online. You can
then pay online through Texas by Texas and receive your temporary license digitally — no DPS visit needed!
Pass the driving test and walk out with your Texas Driver’s License — sometimes the same day!
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