Get Your First Texas License Starting Right Here in Godley

This is the Texas Adult Driver Education Course, approved by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. Ages 18 to 24 are required to finish it before applying for a license. Ages 25 and older can take it to skip the in-person DPS written knowledge test entirely. Either way, you leave the course with the ADE-1317 certificate the DPS needs and the written test already behind you.

  • TDLR Approved: Course meets current Texas DPS requirements under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84.
  • Self-Paced Format: No daily hour cap. Finish in one sitting or log back in across multiple sessions whenever you have time.
  • ADE-1317 Certificate: Pass the final exam and you get the certificate the Godley area DPS office requires at your license appointment.
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Create your account and begin the Texas Adult Driver Education Course immediately. The course runs through text and image-based interactive lessons with quizzes between sections. Your progress saves automatically after each section, so you can stop and come back without losing anything.

Work Through the Course Material

The lessons cover Texas road signs, traffic laws, right-of-way rules, and alcohol and drug impairment content. These are the same topics the DPS tests on. Pay attention to the road sign module specifically. That material shows up on the final exam and it is worth knowing cold before you sit down at the DPS for your driving skills test.

Pass the Final and Get Your Certificate

The final exam is 30 multiple-choice questions covering road signs and road rules. You need a 70% to pass. The course satisfies the state-mandated 6 hours requirement. Pass it and you receive your digital ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion, which substitutes for the DPS Class C written knowledge test when you apply for your license.

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Every Day Waiting Is a Day Without Your License

For anyone between 18 and 24 in Johnson County, the course is not optional. You cannot walk into the Cleburne DPS Driver License Office and apply for a Texas license without finishing it first. For adults 25 and older, finishing the course means you skip the written knowledge test at the DPS entirely and go straight to scheduling your driving skills test. The sooner you finish, the sooner you are licensed and driving.

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Built on Texas Rules, Not Generic Content

TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, is a TDLR approved Texas driver education provider. The course content aligns with Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, and as of the latest TDLR guidelines, meets every requirement for adult driver education in Texas. This is not a recycled national course with Texas labels slapped on it.

Last updated: 2025
State Approved Content

Every lesson is built to TDLR standards under Title 16, Chapter 84. The course satisfies the adult driver education requirement for first-time Texas license applicants under current DPS rules.

No Classroom Required

Work through the course on any device with a browser. No scheduled class times, no driving to a school in Cleburne or Burleson just to sit in a room for six hours.

One Flat Price

The course costs $38.00. No hidden fees added at checkout. That covers the full 6 hours of instruction and your ADE-1317 certificate once you pass.

Online Course

Complete the Texas Adult Driver Education Course on your schedule, save your progress automatically, and get your ADE-1317 certificate without leaving Johnson County.

No Fixed Class Schedule

Log in and out as needed. No daily hour cap limits how fast you finish.

Built-In Written Test

Pass the final exam here and skip the DPS written knowledge test entirely.

Instant Digital Certificate

ADE-1317 issued digitally on passing. Bring it to the DPS for your license application.

In-Person Classroom

Traditional classroom driver education requires finding a licensed school near Godley, committing to scheduled sessions, and traveling to class in Johnson County or surrounding areas.

Fixed Class Times Required

You show up when the school schedules class, not when it works for you.

Travel to a School Location

Options near Godley are limited. Most students drive to Cleburne or farther.

Same Certificate at the End

You still get an ADE-1317, but the process takes longer to schedule and complete.

How Long Does This Actually Take?

Here is what the time commitment looks like compared to the traditional path for a Godley resident.

Method
Estimated Time to Certificate
Online Course Finish the full state-mandated 6 hours in one day or spread it across multiple sessions with no daily cap.
In-Person Classroom Requires scheduling around a school's calendar, often spread across multiple days or weeks in Cleburne or beyond.

What You Pay to Get Licensed

The course fee is one part of the total cost of getting your first Texas license from the Cleburne DPS office.

Method
Realistic Total Cost
Online Course Course enrollment runs $38.00. No add-on fees. ADE-1317 certificate included on passing.
In-Person Classroom Traditional schools near Johnson County typically charge more, plus fuel costs driving to and from class.

Start on Your Phone Right Now

The course runs in any mobile browser. Plenty of people from Godley work through sections during lunch, between shifts, or sitting at home on the couch. No app download required. Your progress saves server-side after every section, so switching between your phone and a laptop mid-course loses nothing.

  • Any Device

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

  • Auto-Saved Progress

    Every completed section saves automatically. Log out and come back exactly where you left off.

  • Pick Up Anytime

    No session timers forcing you to stay logged in. Return to the course on your own schedule.

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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 is built to the standards in Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, and satisfies current Texas DPS requirements for adult driver education and first-time license applicants.

  • TDLR approved Texas provider
  • Meets Title 16, Chapter 84 standards
  • ADE-1317 certificate issued on completion
  • Covers DPS Class C written knowledge test content
  • Valid for first-time Texas license applicants

Need a Different Texas Driver Education Course?

This course covers first-time adult licensing only. Other situations call for a different course entirely.

Questions About the Course and Getting Licensed in Godley

Who is required to take this course in Texas?

Anyone applying for a first Texas driver license between the ages of 18 and 24 is required to complete the Texas Adult Driver Education Course before the DPS will issue a license. 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, which is a real advantage when you are already making the drive from Godley to the Cleburne DPS Driver License Office. If you are in that 18 to 24 range in Johnson County, this course is not optional. Enroll, finish the 6 hours, and get your certificate before you book your DPS appointment.

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

Yes. The 30-question final exam built into this course substitutes for the DPS Class C written knowledge test, as recognized under current Texas DPS requirements and TDLR guidelines for approved adult driver education providers. You take the written test once, inside this course, not again at the Cleburne DPS Driver License Office. The exam covers road signs and road rules in equal measure. You need to hit the required passing score to complete the course. Once you pass, you receive your ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion, which you bring to the DPS when you apply. The driving skills test at the DPS is still required and separate. Passing this course does not waive that.

How long does the course take to finish?

The Texas Adult Driver Education Course requires 6 hours of TDLR approved instruction to satisfy the state-mandated requirement under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. There is no daily hour cap, so you can finish the entire course in one sitting if you want to. Most people from the Godley area either knock it out in a single day or split it across two or three sessions over a few days. Progress saves automatically after each section, so logging out mid-course does not cost you anything. There is no enforced deadline named in this course, so you can work at whatever pace fits your schedule. The only gate is passing the final exam at the required score of 70% before the certificate is issued.

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

The ADE-1317 is the official Certificate of Completion for the Texas Adult Driver Education Course, issued by a TDLR approved provider under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. You receive it digitally after passing the course final exam. It is the document the Texas DPS requires when you apply for your first driver license. When you show up at the Cleburne DPS Driver License Office, which serves Godley residents in Johnson County and sits roughly 15 miles from Godley, you bring the ADE-1317 along with your other required documents. Without it, the DPS will not process a first-time license application for anyone in the 18 to 24 age group. Print it or have it accessible on your phone before your appointment.

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 adult applicants. Under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, and as confirmed by current TDLR guidelines, adult driver education through this course is classroom-based instruction only. You complete the 6 hours of online lessons, pass the final exam, and receive your ADE-1317 certificate. The in-person driving skills test at the Cleburne DPS Driver License Office is still required and is scheduled separately through the DPS. That test is administered by a DPS examiner, not through this course. Focus on finishing the course material and then book your road test.

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 a TDLR approved adult driver education course do not have to take the written knowledge test at the DPS office. For someone in Johnson County making the drive to the Cleburne DPS Driver License Office, that is one less step on the day of your appointment. The Cleburne office handles road tests for Godley residents, and wait times there can run long. Showing up with your ADE-1317 certificate already in hand means you walk in ready for the driving skills test only. Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, Section 84.503 covers the enrollment rules for this age group. Enroll, finish the course, and go to the DPS prepared.

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