Since you are legally an adult you do not have to take driver's ed. Just get a copy of the test manual and study it. The stuff in the manual is the same stuff on the test.
As far as the skills test is concerned, you can either take private driving classes, or just challenge the test. Maybe a friend will let you practice in their car. Don't forget insurance either.
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