Get Your First Texas License Starting Right Here in Lee

This is the Texas Adult Driver Education Course, the state-required 6-hour course for first-time adult license applicants in Lee County. Ages 18 to 24 must finish it before applying. Ages 25 and older can take it to skip the in-person DPS written knowledge test. Pass the built-in final exam, get your ADE-1317 certificate, and walk into the DPS office ready.

  • TDLR Approved: Regulated under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, and approved by TDLR for Texas licensing.
  • Self-Paced Course: No daily hour cap. Finish in one sitting or log back in across multiple sessions until you are done.
  • ADE-1317 Certificate: Your digital Certificate of Completion goes straight to the DPS when you apply for your Texas license.
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Three Steps and You're Done

Enroll Online

Create your account and enroll in the Texas Adult Driver Education Course through TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, a TDLR approved provider. Lee County residents 18 and older qualify. Your progress saves automatically after each section so you never lose your place.

Complete the Course

Work through text and image-based lessons covering Texas road signs, traffic laws, and alcohol and drug rules. Section quizzes check your understanding as you go. No live video streaming, no enforced timers. Log in and out on your own schedule until all required material is done.

Pass and Get Certified

Finish 6 hours of TDLR approved instruction, then pass the 30-question final exam at 70% or better. That exam substitutes for the DPS Class C written knowledge test. You receive your digital ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion and take it to the DPS office to apply for your license.

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You Cannot Apply for a License Without This

For anyone 18 to 24 in Lee County, the Texas Adult Driver Education Course is a hard requirement before the DPS will process your first license application. The sooner you finish the course and pass the built-in written test, the sooner you can book your driving skills test at the nearest DPS Driver License Office and get your license in hand. Every week you wait is another week without it.

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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 walk into the DPS office.

Last updated: 2025
State Approved Content

Every lesson meets TDLR standards under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. Your certificate holds up at the DPS when you apply for your Texas license.

No Classroom Required

Skip the drive to a classroom in Giddings or beyond. Work through the course on any device with a browser and a connection, on your own schedule.

One Flat Price

The full Texas Adult Driver Education Course costs $38.00. No hidden fees, no upsells required to get your ADE-1317 certificate after you pass.

Online Course

Complete all required material from Lee County on any device, no commute to a classroom, no fixed schedule to match.

No Daily Hour Cap

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

Built-In Written Test

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

Instant Certificate

Your digital ADE-1317 certificate is ready as soon as you pass the final exam.

In-Person Classroom

Traditional classroom courses exist but require fixed schedules and a drive from Lee County to an approved location.

Fixed Class Schedule

You attend on the provider's timetable, not yours, which limits scheduling options.

Travel Required

Lee County residents must drive to an approved classroom site, adding time and cost.

Same Certificate

Both formats produce the ADE-1317, but the classroom route takes more of your day.

How the Time Adds Up

Online versus classroom when you live in Lee County

Method
Estimated Time to Certificate
Online Course Six hours of instruction, no commute, no waiting for a class to fill, done when you finish the material.
In-Person Classroom Six hours of instruction plus drive time from Lee County to a classroom site, plus waiting for a scheduled session to open.

What You Actually Spend

Course cost plus the real-world expenses that come with each option

Method
Realistic Total Cost
Online Course $38.00 flat for the full Texas Adult Driver Education Course, no gas, no parking, no classroom fees added on.
In-Person Classroom Classroom tuition varies by provider, plus fuel costs for the round trip from Lee County to the nearest approved site.

Pick Up Where You Left Off

The course saves your progress server-side after every section. Start on your laptop at home in Lee, pick it back up on your phone later. No app download needed. Any current browser handles the text and image-based lessons without issues.

  • Any Device

    Phone, tablet, or laptop all work. The lessons load in any current browser without extra software.

  • Auto-Saved Progress

    Every completed section saves to the server automatically so a lost connection never costs you your work.

  • Log In Anytime

    No session timers forcing you to rush. Return to the course whenever your schedule opens up.

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About Your 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 on this platform meets the requirements of Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, and produces a valid ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion accepted by Texas DPS.

  • TDLR approved Texas provider
  • Meets Title 16, Chapter 84 standards
  • Issues valid ADE-1317 certificate
  • Current Texas DPS requirements reflected
  • Adult enrollment per Section 84.503

Also Need a Defensive Driving Course?

The Texas Adult Driver Education Course and a Texas defensive driving course are two separate things serving different purposes.

Questions Lee Residents Ask Before Enrolling

Who is required to take this course in Texas?

Under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, Section 84.503, any first-time Texas driver license applicant between the ages of 18 and 24 must complete the Texas Adult Driver Education Course before the DPS will process their application. That requirement applies to Lee County residents the same as anywhere else in the state. Adults 25 and older are not required to take it, but many do because 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 18 to 24 and have not finished this course, your next step is enrolling now through TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, a TDLR approved provider.

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, as recognized under current Texas DPS requirements. Pass the final at the required score and you do not retake a written test at the DPS office. The exam covers road signs and road rules, the same material the DPS would test you on in person. What you still must do is pass the driving skills test at the DPS, which is a separate in-person requirement. For Lee County residents, the nearest DPS Driver License Office handling road tests is in Giddings, roughly 10 miles from the center of Lee County. Finish the course, get your ADE-1317, and book that skills test.

How long does the course actually take to finish?

The Texas Adult Driver Education Course requires 6 hours of TDLR approved instruction, per the state-mandated 6-hour requirement under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. There is no daily hour cap, so you can power through it in a single day or split it across several sessions. Your progress saves automatically after each section, so logging out does not cost you anything. Most people working steadily get through it in one or two sittings. The final exam adds a bit of time on top of the coursework. Lee County residents who want their license application moving as fast as possible tend to knock the whole thing out in one focused session rather than stretching it across a week.

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 for the Texas Adult Driver Education Course, issued under TDLR rules in Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. You receive it digitally after passing the course final exam. When you go to the Texas DPS Driver License Office in Giddings to apply for your first license, you bring this certificate as proof you completed the required adult driver education. The DPS will not process a first-time license application for an 18 to 24 year old without it. Adults 25 and older bring it to confirm they completed the course and qualify to skip the in-person written knowledge test. Print it or have it accessible on your phone when you walk in.

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, which is one of the key differences from the teen driver education program. Under current TDLR guidelines and Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, the adult course is the 6-hour classroom or online instruction component only. The in-person driving skills test at the DPS is still required before you receive your license, but that is a DPS test, not a practice-hours requirement tied to this course. Lee County residents should plan to schedule their driving skills test at the Giddings DPS Driver License Office after they receive their ADE-1317 certificate and complete any other required DPS steps.

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 Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, Section 84.503, adults 25 and older who complete the Texas Adult Driver Education Course and pass the built-in final exam do not have to take the written knowledge test at the DPS office. For someone getting their first Texas license later in life, that removes one more step from an already involved process. The Giddings DPS Driver License Office, which serves Lee County residents, still requires the driving skills test in person. But arriving there with your ADE-1317 certificate already in hand, written test already handled, means your visit is focused entirely on the road test. That is a real time saver.

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