Texas Adult Drivers Ed

Our state-approved Texas Adult DRIVER’S Education course exceeds TDLR’s requirements and includes:

• Texas state-specific driving laws
• Road signs and signals
• Defensive driving techniques
• Basic car care and maintenance
• Drug and Alcohol laws
• Dangers of texting while driving
• Practice Driver's License Tests

Our mission is to help you become a safe and effective driver by teaching core driving principles and safe driving skills.

• Step 1: Enroll:

Sign up for our TDLR-approved Adult DRIVER’S Ed course. Virtual Drive is a Texas driving school approved by TDLR (#C2636). Start your training immediately—many students complete the course in a single day.

• Step 2: (Ages 18-24): 

Complete the six-hour online DRIVER’S ed training at your own pace. Log in and out anytime, and finish in one day or over several sessions.

• Step 3: Pass the DPS Written Test:

The final test in the course is the DPS written driver’s license test. You can take it online from the comfort of your home. Most students pass on the first try, but if needed, you can retake it after reviewing the course material.

• Step 4: Print Your ADE-1317 Certificate:

After completing the course and passing the test, download and print your ADE-1317 certificate within 24 hours. Present it at your DPS office to apply for your permit or license. Expedited certificate delivery is available for $9.95, but next-day delivery is free.

• Step 5: Apply for Your License:

After completing the course, apply for your permit or license at the DPS. If you’re ready for the road test, schedule it and take it at your local DPS. If not, you have the option to enter the process more slowly and apply for an adult learner’s permit to practice driving with a fully-licensed adult over 21.

Drivers over age 25 are not required by Texas law to complete formal driver education, but it’s not uncommon for first-time drivers in this age group. The process to get a permit or driver’s license is the same as for those aged 18-24, but without the required course. However, enrolling in our Texas Adult Drivers Education course is the easiest way to prepare for the DPS written test, which can be taken online as part of the course—no extra trips to the DPS required.