Get Your First Texas License Starting Right Here in Franklin County

The Texas Adult Driver Education Course is the state-required 6-hour course for first-time license applicants ages 18 to 24. Adults 25 and older can take it to skip the DPS written knowledge test entirely. Pass the built-in final exam, get your ADE-1317 certificate, and walk into the DPS office ready for your driving skills test. That is the whole path.

  • TDLR Approved: Approved and regulated by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation under Title 16, Chapter 84.
  • Self-Paced Course: No daily hour cap. Finish in one sitting or log back in across multiple sessions whenever you have time.
  • ADE-1317 Certificate: Digital ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion issued on passing, accepted at the Texas DPS Driver License Office.
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Create your account and enroll in the Texas Adult Driver Education Course through TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, a TDLR approved Texas driver education provider. Franklin County residents complete everything online without scheduling a classroom seat anywhere in the county.

Work Through the Course

Move through text and image based interactive lessons covering Texas road signs, traffic laws, and alcohol and drug material. Quizzes fall between sections. Your progress saves automatically server-side after each section, so closing the browser does not cost you your place in the course.

Pass the Exam and Get Your Certificate

After completing 6 hours of TDLR approved instruction, take the 30-question final exam. Hit 70% and you receive your digital ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion. That certificate substitutes for the DPS Class C written knowledge test when you apply for your license.

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You Cannot Apply for a Texas License Without This

Ages 18 to 24 in Texas are required under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84 to finish this course before the DPS will process a first-time license application. Every day without the certificate is another day you cannot schedule your driving skills test at the DPS office serving Franklin County. Finish the course, pass the final, and get that appointment on the calendar.

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Built Around Current Texas DPS Requirements

The course content reflects current Texas DPS requirements and the latest TDLR guidelines under Title 16, Chapter 84. TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, keeps the material current so your ADE-1317 certificate is valid when you hand it to the DPS.

Last updated: Last reviewed to reflect current TDLR guidelines and Texas DPS requirements.
State Approved Content

Every lesson meets TDLR standards under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. The certificate you earn is accepted at Texas DPS Driver License Offices statewide, including the office serving Franklin County residents.

Access Any Device

Log in from a laptop, desktop, or tablet. Progress saves server-side after each section, so you pick up exactly where you left off without losing completed work.

One Flat Price

The full Texas Adult Driver Education Course costs $38.00. No upsells required to get your ADE-1317 certificate. That is the price from enrollment to completion.

Online Course

Complete the Texas Adult Driver Education Course on your own schedule with no commute to a classroom. Franklin County residents save the drive and the seat time.

No Classroom Commute

Work from home in Franklin County instead of driving to a physical location.

Progress Auto-Saved

Server-side saving means you never lose completed sections between sessions.

Final Exam Included

Built-in 30-question exam substitutes for the DPS Class C written knowledge test.

In-Person Classroom

Traditional classroom driver education requires scheduled seat time at a licensed school, which adds travel and fixed scheduling constraints for Franklin County residents.

Fixed Class Schedule

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

Travel Required

Franklin County has no major urban center, so reaching a licensed classroom school takes real drive time.

Same Certificate Result

Classroom completion produces the same ADE-1317 certificate the online course delivers.

How Long Does This Actually Take?

Here is what the time investment looks like compared to handling the written test in person at the DPS.

Method
Estimated Time to Certificate
Online Course Six hours of course content completed on your own schedule, no daily cap, no required breaks between sections.
DPS Written Test In Person Drive to the DPS office serving Franklin County, wait your turn, and sit for the written knowledge test on their schedule.

What You Pay Either Way

The course fee covers your ADE-1317 certificate. The DPS still charges a separate license application fee regardless of which path you take.

Method
Realistic Total Cost
Online Course $38.00 covers the full Texas Adult Driver Education Course and your ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion.
In-Person Classroom Classroom school pricing varies by provider and does not include the fuel cost of driving to and from class in Franklin County.

Pick Up Where You Left Off

The course saves your progress server-side after every section. Log in from a laptop at home in Mount Vernon, switch to a tablet later, and the course picks up exactly where you stopped. No daily hour cap means you can push through the full six hours in one day if that works for you.

  • Any Device

    Access lessons from any internet-connected device without downloading a separate application to your phone.

  • Auto-Saved Progress

    Server-side saving after each section means a lost connection does not erase your completed work.

  • Log In Anytime

    No scheduled session times. Return to the course whenever your schedule opens up and continue immediately.

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About the 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 all requirements under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, including Section 84.503 governing adult enrollment and certificate issuance.

  • TDLR approved Texas driver education provider
  • Meets Title 16, Chapter 84 requirements
  • ADE-1317 certificate issued on completion
  • Course content reflects current TDLR guidelines
  • Accepted at Texas DPS Driver License Offices statewide

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Questions Franklin County Residents Ask Before Enrolling

Who is required to take this course in Texas?

Texas law requires first-time driver license applicants between the ages of 18 and 24 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, specifically Section 84.503, which governs adult driver education enrollment. Adults 25 and older are not required to take the course, but completing it lets them skip the in-person DPS written knowledge test. Both groups receive the same ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion on passing. If you are a Franklin County resident in either age group, enrolling through TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, a TDLR approved provider, gets you started today.

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

Yes. The 30-question final exam built into the Texas Adult Driver Education Course substitutes for the DPS Class C written knowledge test under current Texas DPS requirements. Passing the final at the required score means you do not retake the written test in person at the DPS Driver License Office. The exam covers road signs and road rules in a multiple-choice format. This substitution is recognized statewide, including at the DPS office serving Franklin County residents. The in-person driving skills test at the DPS is a separate requirement and still must be completed there. Passing the course final does not waive the skills test. Bring your ADE-1317 certificate when you go.

How long does the course take to finish?

The Texas Adult Driver Education Course requires 6 hours of TDLR approved instruction to meet the state-mandated 6-hour requirement under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. There is no daily hour cap, so you can work through all of it in a single day or spread sessions across multiple days. Progress saves server-side after each section, so logging out does not reset your work. For Franklin County residents, that means no drive to a classroom and no fixed schedule to work around. The course is self-paced within the total hour requirement. Once you hit the required hours and pass the final exam, your ADE-1317 certificate is issued and you are ready for the DPS.

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 by a TDLR approved Texas driver education provider when you finish the Texas Adult Driver Education Course. It documents that you completed the state-required training under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. You bring this certificate to the Texas DPS Driver License Office when you apply for your first Texas driver license. The DPS office serving Franklin County residents is located in Sulphur Springs, roughly 30 miles from Mount Vernon, the Franklin County seat. Present the ADE-1317 along with your other required documents at that office. The certificate is issued digitally after you pass the course final exam, so you can print it or store it on your device.

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. The adult course is the 6-hour classroom instruction component only. The in-person driving skills test at the DPS is still required before the DPS issues your license, but that test is separate from this course and has nothing to do with logged practice hours. Franklin County residents should contact the DPS Driver License Office in Sulphur Springs directly to schedule the driving skills test after completing the course and receiving their ADE-1317 certificate.

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

The main reason is skipping the in-person DPS written knowledge test. Under current Texas DPS requirements, adults 25 and older who complete the Texas Adult Driver Education Course and pass the built-in final exam do not have to sit for the written test at the DPS Driver License Office. For a Franklin County resident, that means one fewer trip to the DPS office in Sulphur Springs, about 30 miles from Mount Vernon. The course also covers Texas-specific traffic laws, road signs, and alcohol and drug rules that are directly tested on the DPS exam. As of the latest TDLR guidelines under Title 16, Chapter 84, this substitution is fully recognized. Enroll through TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, a TDLR approved provider, to get started.

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