Get Your First Texas License Starting Right Here in Franklin

Franklin sits in Robertson County, and the nearest DPS Driver License Office is roughly 30 miles out. Before you make that drive, you need the Texas Adult Driver Education Course completed and your ADE-1317 certificate in hand. This TDLR approved course covers everything on the written test so you walk into that DPS office ready for the driving skills test, not the knowledge exam.

  • TDLR Approved: Approved by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation under Title 16, Chapter 84 of the Texas Administrative Code.
  • Self-Paced Course: No daily hour cap. Finish in one sitting or log back in across multiple sessions until the 6 hours are done.
  • ADE-1317 Certificate: Pass the final exam and you get the digital ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion the DPS requires at your license appointment.
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Create your account and begin the Texas Adult Driver Education Course immediately. The course is text and image based with interactive lessons and quizzes between sections. Your progress saves automatically server-side after each section, so closing the browser does not cost you anything.

Work Through the Material

The course covers Texas road signs, traffic laws, right-of-way rules, and alcohol and drug impairment content required under current TDLR guidelines. Log in and out as your schedule allows. There is no daily hour cap, so you can push through it all in one day if that works for you.

Pass the Exam and Get Your Certificate

The final exam is 30 multiple-choice questions covering road signs and road rules. Score 70% or higher and you complete the state mandated 6 hours requirement. Your digital ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion is issued immediately. Bring it to the DPS office when you apply for your license.

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You Cannot Apply for a License Without This First

For anyone between 18 and 24 in Robertson County, Texas law requires this course before you can apply for a first Texas driver license. That is not a suggestion. The DPS will not process your application without the ADE-1317 certificate. Finish the course, pass the built-in written test, and you show up at the DPS office with one less thing standing between you and your license.

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Regulated by TDLR, Accepted by Texas DPS

TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, is a TDLR approved Texas driver education provider. The Texas Adult Driver Education Course meets the requirements set under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. As of the latest TDLR guidelines, the ADE-1317 certificate this course issues is accepted at Texas DPS Driver License Offices statewide.

Last updated: 2025
State Approved Content

Every lesson meets TDLR standards under Title 16, Chapter 84. The material is the same whether you are 19 in Franklin or 40 in Austin applying for a first Texas license.

No Classroom Required

Robertson County does not have a local driver education classroom that works for adults on a schedule. This course runs on any device with a browser, on your time.

One Flat Price

The Texas Adult Driver Education Course through TrafficSchool.net is $38.00. No hidden fees, no upsells required to get your ADE-1317 certificate.

Online Course

Complete the Texas Adult Driver Education Course on your schedule, from Robertson County or anywhere else, with no commute and no set class times.

No Daily Hour Cap

Log as many hours as you want in a single day and finish the full 6 hours at once.

Instant Certificate

Pass the final exam and your ADE-1317 certificate is available digitally right away.

Auto-Saved Progress

Server-side saving means you pick up exactly where you left off every session.

In-Person Classroom

Traditional classroom driver education in Robertson County is not a practical option for most adults. Finding a licensed provider nearby takes real effort.

Fixed Class Schedule

You attend on the provider's schedule, not yours, with no flexibility for work or family.

Travel Required

Robertson County has no convenient adult classroom option, meaning a drive each session.

Delayed Certificate

Certificates often process after the final class session, adding days before your DPS visit.

How Long Does This Actually Take?

The state requires 6 hours. Here is what that looks like depending on how you approach it.

Method
Estimated Time to Certificate
Online Course Finish all 6 required hours in one day or split sessions across multiple days with no daily cap enforced.
In-Person Classroom Scheduled across multiple evenings or weekends, often spread over a week or more depending on provider availability.

What You Pay to Get This Done

The course cost is fixed. What varies is how much extra time and travel you spend getting to a classroom.

Method
Realistic Total Cost
Online Course Flat $38.00 through TrafficSchool.net. No gas, no classroom fees, no additional materials required.
In-Person Classroom Classroom fees vary by provider and do not include fuel costs for multiple round trips from Franklin.

Works on Whatever Device You Have

The Texas Adult Driver Education Course runs in any modern browser. Sitting at home off Highway 79 in Franklin or waiting somewhere across Robertson County, you can keep making progress. No app download required. The course is text and image based, so it loads without a heavy connection.

  • Any Device

    Phone, tablet, or laptop all work. No special software or app installation needed to access the course.

  • Saved Progress

    Every completed section saves automatically on the server so you never lose ground between sessions.

  • Log In Anytime

    No scheduled login windows. Return to the course whenever you have time and pick up where you stopped.

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About This Course Provider

TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com

TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, is a TDLR approved Texas driver education provider. The Texas Adult Driver Education Course offered here meets the requirements of Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, and is accepted by Texas DPS Driver License Offices under current state requirements.

  • TDLR approved Texas provider
  • Meets Title 16, Chapter 84 standards
  • ADE-1317 certificate issued on completion
  • Accepted at all Texas DPS offices
  • First-time adult license eligible

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This page covers first-time adult licensing only. Other courses exist for different Texas driving situations.

Questions About the Texas Adult Driver Education Course

Who is required to take this course in Texas?

Anyone between 18 and 24 applying for a first Texas driver license is required to complete the Texas Adult Driver Education Course before the DPS will process their application. That requirement comes from Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, Section 84.503, which governs adult driver education enrollment. Adults 25 and older are not required to take it, but completing the course lets them skip the in-person DPS written knowledge test. Both groups receive the same ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion. If you are in Robertson County and applying for your first Texas license, check your age and confirm which category applies to you before scheduling your DPS appointment in Bryan or Hearne.

Does passing the course final exam mean I skip the written test at the DPS?

Yes. The final exam built into the Texas Adult Driver Education Course substitutes for the DPS Class C written knowledge test under current Texas DPS requirements. The exam is 30 multiple-choice questions covering road signs and road rules. Pass it at the required score and you do not retake the written test in person at the DPS Driver License Office. What you still must complete is the in-person driving skills test at the DPS. The written test substitution is tied to the ADE-1317 certificate you receive on passing. Per Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, bring that certificate to your DPS appointment in Bryan to confirm your written test requirement is satisfied.

How long does the course take to finish?

The Texas Adult Driver Education Course requires 6 hours of TDLR approved instruction, which is the state mandated minimum under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. There is no daily hour cap on this course, so you can complete all required hours in a single day if your schedule allows. You can also split sessions across multiple days since progress saves automatically after each section. How fast you move through the material depends on how you read and how much review you do before the quizzes. Most people working steadily without interruption can finish in one focused sitting. Log in from anywhere in Robertson County and work at whatever pace keeps you moving forward.

What is the ADE-1317 certificate and what do I do with it at the DPS?

The ADE-1317 is the official Certificate of Completion issued when you pass the Texas Adult Driver Education Course final exam. It is the document the Texas DPS requires when you apply for a first driver license, and it confirms you completed the TDLR approved course under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. You receive it digitally through TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, immediately after passing. Print it or have it accessible on your phone. When you go to the DPS Driver License Office serving Robertson County residents, present the ADE-1317 along with your other required documents. Without it, the DPS will not process a first-time license application for applicants in the 18 to 24 age group.

Do adults have to log behind-the-wheel practice hours for this course?

No. Adults taking the Texas Adult Driver Education Course are not required to log behind-the-wheel practice hours as part of this course. That requirement applies to the teen driver education program, not to the adult course governed by Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, Section 84.503. What you do still need to complete is the in-person driving skills test at the DPS Driver License Office. That test is separate from this course and is administered by DPS staff, not by the course provider. The DPS office that handles road tests for Robertson County residents is located in Bryan, roughly 30 miles from Franklin. Schedule that appointment after you have your ADE-1317 certificate in hand.

Why would someone 25 or older take this course if it is not required?

The practical reason is skipping the in-person DPS written knowledge test. Under current Texas DPS requirements, adults 25 and older applying for a first Texas license can either take the written test at the DPS office or complete the Texas Adult Driver Education Course and use the built-in final exam as a substitute. The DPS office serving Robertson County is about 30 miles from Franklin in Bryan. Making that trip twice, once for the written test and once for the driving skills test, costs time and fuel. Completing the course through TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, means you arrive at the Bryan DPS office with your ADE-1317 certificate and go straight to the driving skills test. Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84 authorizes this substitution.

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