Get Your First Texas License Starting Right Here in Frankston

This is the Texas Adult Driver Education Course, the state-mandated 6-hour course required for first-time license applicants ages 18 to 24 in Texas. Adults 25 and older can take it too, and passing the built-in final exam means you skip the written knowledge test at the DPS office entirely. Finish the course, get your ADE-1317 certificate, and walk into the Anderson County area DPS ready for your driving skills test.

  • TDLR Approved: Course meets current Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation standards under Title 16, Chapter 84.
  • Self-Paced Access: No daily hour cap. Finish in one sitting or log back in across multiple sessions whenever you have time.
  • ADE-1317 Certificate: Digital certificate issued on passing. Bring it to the DPS when you apply for your Texas Class C license.
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Create your account and begin the Texas Adult Driver Education Course through TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, a TDLR approved Texas driver education provider. Your progress saves automatically after each section, so you can stop and pick back up without losing ground.

Work Through the Course

The course covers Texas road signs, traffic laws, and alcohol and drug material through text and image-based interactive lessons with quizzes between sections. No live video streaming required. Log in and out as your schedule allows, with no daily study cap limiting how much you complete in a single session.

Pass the Exam and Get Your Certificate

After completing 6 hours of TDLR approved instruction, you take a 30-question final exam covering road signs and road rules. Score 70% or better 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 Your License Until This Is Done

For anyone between 18 and 24 in Texas, the law is clear: the Texas Adult Driver Education Course comes before the license application. Every day you wait is another day you are not eligible to walk into the Palestine DPS Driver License Office, about 20 miles from Frankston, and schedule your driving skills test. Finish the course, get the certificate, and get that appointment on the calendar.

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Built on Texas Law, Not Marketing Language

The Texas Adult Driver Education Course is governed by the Texas Administrative Code, Title 16, Chapter 84, with adult enrollment rules set out in Section 84.503. TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, delivers this course as a TDLR approved Texas driver education provider, aligned with current Texas DPS requirements.

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

Every lesson meets TDLR standards under Title 16, Chapter 84. The material covers exactly what the DPS Class C written knowledge test pulls from, so passing the course final exam counts in place of that test.

No Classroom Required

Frankston does not have a local driver education classroom. This course runs on any device with a browser, so Anderson County residents are not driving to Palestine just to sit in a room for six hours.

One Flat Price

The course costs $38.00. No upsells buried in the checkout. Pay once, complete the state-required 6 hours, and get your ADE-1317 certificate issued digitally on passing.

Texas Adult Driver Education Course Online

Complete the TDLR approved 6-hour course on your own schedule with no commute to a classroom, and get your ADE-1317 certificate digitally on passing the final exam.

No Daily Hour Cap

Finish in one day or spread sessions across multiple days with no enforced daily limit.

Written Test Waived

Pass the course final exam and skip the in-person DPS written knowledge test entirely.

Digital Certificate

ADE-1317 issued immediately on passing, ready to bring to the DPS office.

In-Person Driver Education Classroom

Traditional classroom instruction requires finding a licensed school near Frankston, scheduling around fixed class times, and commuting to attend in person for the full required hours.

Fixed Class Schedule

Attend on the school's timetable, not yours, with no option to pause and resume.

Travel Required

No local classroom in Frankston means a drive to Palestine or another Anderson County location.

Paper Certificate

Physical certificate issued after class completion, which you still bring to the same DPS office.

How Long Does This Actually Take?

The state requires 6 hours of instruction. Here is how that plays out depending on how you take the course.

Method
Estimated Time to Certificate
Online Course Complete all 6 required hours in one day or split across sessions with no daily cap restricting your progress.
In-Person Classroom Scheduled over multiple fixed class days at a facility outside Frankston, with no option to work ahead on your own time.

What You Pay to Get This Done

Course cost is one part of the total. Factor in what you spend getting to and from a classroom if you go that route.

Method
Realistic Total Cost
Online Course Flat $38.00 for the full TDLR approved course. No travel cost, no gas, no time lost on the road to Palestine.
In-Person Classroom Tuition varies by school, plus fuel and time for the roughly 20-mile drive each way from Frankston to Palestine.

Pick Up Where You Left Off

The course runs in any modern browser on a phone, tablet, or computer. Your progress saves server-side after every section. Log out after finishing a chapter on your lunch break and pick it back up that evening from a different device without losing anything.

  • Any Device

    Phone, tablet, or laptop all work. No app download required to access the full course.

  • Auto-Saved Progress

    Each completed section saves automatically to the server so nothing gets lost between sessions.

  • Your Schedule

    No enforced timers or mandatory breaks. Work through the material at whatever pace fits your day.

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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, and aligns with current Texas DPS requirements for first-time adult license applicants.

  • TDLR approved Texas driver education provider
  • Compliant with Title 16, Chapter 84
  • ADE-1317 certificate issued on completion
  • Meets current Texas DPS requirements
  • Serves first-time adult applicants statewide

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Questions About the Course and Getting Licensed in Frankston

Who is required to take this course in Texas, and who takes it by choice?

Texas law requires anyone applying for a first Texas driver license between the ages of 18 and 24 to complete the Texas Adult Driver Education Course before their application. That requirement comes from Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, with adult enrollment governed specifically by Section 84.503. Adults 25 and older are not required to complete the course, but many choose to take it because passing the built-in final exam substitutes for the in-person DPS Class C written knowledge test. If you live in Frankston and want to skip the written test at the Palestine DPS Driver License Office, this course handles that. Enroll, finish the 6 hours, pass the final, and bring your ADE-1317 certificate to the DPS.

How does passing the course final exam replace the DPS written knowledge test?

The 30-question final exam built into this course covers road signs and road rules, which is the same material the DPS Class C written knowledge test pulls from. Under current Texas DPS requirements, a passing score on the course final exam satisfies the written knowledge test requirement, so you do not retake it in person at the Palestine DPS Driver License Office when you apply for your license. This substitution is tied to the TDLR approved status of the course under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. The in-person driving skills test at the DPS is a separate requirement and still happens at the office. Finish the course, get your ADE-1317 certificate, and show up to the DPS ready for the road test only.

How long does the course take, and can you finish it in one day?

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 finishing all required hours in a single day is entirely possible if your schedule allows it. You can also split sessions across multiple days since progress saves automatically after each section. Frankston does not have a local driver education classroom, which makes the ability to work through this on your own timeline especially practical for Anderson County residents. Log in, work through the material, and log back out whenever you need to. Pick up exactly where you left off next time.

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

The ADE-1317 is the official Certificate of Completion for the Texas Adult Driver Education Course, issued digitally once you pass the course final exam at the required score. It is the document the Texas DPS requires when a first-time adult license applicant submits their license application, confirming they completed a TDLR approved course under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. For Frankston residents, the relevant DPS Driver License Office is in Palestine, roughly 20 miles away on US-287. Bring your ADE-1317 certificate with you to that appointment along with your other required documents. Without it, a first-time applicant between 18 and 24 cannot complete the license application under current Texas DPS requirements.

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 6-hour adult course is classroom instruction only, delivered here through text and image-based interactive lessons. The in-person driving skills test at the DPS is still required and happens separately at the Palestine DPS Driver License Office after you submit your license application with your ADE-1317 certificate. Practicing your driving before that road test is obviously a good idea, but no supervised hour log is required to complete this course or apply for your license.

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

The main reason is skipping the in-person written knowledge test at the DPS. Under current Texas DPS requirements, adults 25 and older applying for a first Texas license can either take the written test at the Palestine DPS Driver License Office or complete a TDLR approved adult driver education course and use the course final exam in its place. For someone who has not studied Texas traffic law recently, sitting down with structured course material covering road signs, traffic laws, and alcohol and drug rules is more reliable than walking into the DPS cold. Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84 sets the framework that makes this substitution valid. Enroll, work through the 6 hours, pass the final, and arrive at the Palestine DPS with your ADE-1317 certificate already in hand.

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