Get Your First Texas License Starting Right Here in Lexington

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 skip the in-person written knowledge test at the DPS. Pass the built-in final exam, get your ADE-1317 certificate, and walk into the Lee County area DPS office ready for your driving skills test.

  • 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 the required 6 hours in one sitting or log back in across multiple sessions whenever you have time.
  • ADE-1317 Certificate: Pass the final exam and receive your official ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion to bring to the Texas DPS when you apply.
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Create your account with TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, a TDLR approved Texas driver education provider. Lexington sits in Lee County, and this course meets current Texas DPS requirements for first-time adult license applicants statewide. Your progress saves automatically after every section so you never lose your place.

Work Through the Lessons

The course uses text and image-based interactive lessons covering Texas road signs, traffic laws, and alcohol and drug material. Section quizzes check your understanding before you move forward. No live video streaming, no scheduled sessions. Log in from Lee County or anywhere else in Texas and pick up exactly where you left off.

Pass the Exam and Get Licensed

After completing 6 hours of TDLR approved instruction, you take a 30-question final exam covering road signs and road rules. Score 70% or higher and you pass. That exam substitutes for the DPS Class C written knowledge test. You receive your ADE-1317 certificate and head to the DPS office ready for the driving skills test only.

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You Cannot Apply for Your License Without This

Texas law under the Texas Administrative Code, Title 16, Chapter 84 requires first-time applicants ages 18 to 24 to complete this course before the DPS will process a license application. Every day you wait is another day you are not licensed. The nearest DPS Driver License Office serving Lexington residents is in Giddings, roughly 20 miles away. Finish the course, pass the exam, and get to that office with your ADE-1317 certificate in hand.

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TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, is a TDLR approved Texas driver education provider. This course meets the adult driver education standards set under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. Content reflects current Texas DPS requirements and the latest TDLR guidelines for first-time adult license applicants.

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

Every lesson meets TDLR standards under Title 16, Chapter 84. The course covers exactly what Texas requires for the adult driver education certificate, priced at $38.00.

Any Device, Any Location

Work through lessons from your home in Lexington, a coffee shop in Giddings, or anywhere with an internet connection. No classroom commute required for the coursework portion.

One Flat Price

The full Texas Adult Driver Education Course costs $38.00. No hidden fees, no upsells. That covers all 6 hours of instruction and your ADE-1317 certificate on completion.

Online Course

Complete the required 6 hours on your own schedule from Lexington. No driving to a classroom in Giddings or beyond. The ADE-1317 certificate comes to you digitally after you pass.

No Classroom Commute

Skip the drive to Giddings. Work through all 6 required hours from wherever you are in Lee County.

Progress Auto-Saved

Server-side saving means you never restart a completed section after closing your browser or losing connection.

Exam Replaces DPS Test

Pass the built-in final and you skip the written knowledge test at the DPS office entirely.

In-Person Classroom

Traditional classroom courses exist in Texas but require scheduled sessions at a fixed location. For Lexington residents in Lee County, that means driving out of town on someone else's timetable.

Fixed Class Schedule

You attend on the school's schedule, not yours. Missing a session can set your completion date back significantly.

Travel Required

No driver education classroom operates in Lexington itself. Expect a round trip to Giddings or farther for each session.

Same DPS Outcome

A completed classroom course also produces an ADE-1317 certificate, but costs more time to obtain.

How Long Does Each Path Actually Take?

From enrollment to walking into the Giddings DPS office with your certificate, the difference is real.

Method
Estimated Time to Certificate
Online Course Finish the required 6 hours on your own schedule with no daily cap, then receive your ADE-1317 certificate immediately after passing the final exam.
In-Person Classroom Classroom sessions are scheduled in advance and held at fixed locations outside Lexington, adding travel time and calendar delays before you get your certificate.

What You Actually Pay for Each Option

The online course at $38.00 covers everything. Classroom courses in Texas typically run higher once you factor in materials and facility fees.

Method
Realistic Total Cost
Online Course One flat fee of $38.00 covers all 6 hours of TDLR approved instruction and your ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion.
In-Person Classroom Classroom adult driver education courses in Texas commonly cost more than $38.00 and do not include the convenience of self-paced access from Lee County.

Pick Up the Course From Any Screen

The Texas Adult Driver Education Course runs in your browser on a phone, tablet, or computer. Lexington does not have a local DPS Driver License Office, so every hour you can knock out from home is an hour you are not burning on the road to Giddings. Log in, work through a section, and close out when you need to.

  • Browser Based

    No app download required. The course loads on any current mobile browser so you can work from your phone in Lexington.

  • Auto-Saved Progress

    Every completed section saves to the server automatically. Close the browser and your progress is exactly where you left it.

  • Log In Anytime

    No scheduled sessions, no expiring login windows. Return to the course whenever your schedule in Lee County opens up.

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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 the requirements of Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84 and current Texas DPS standards for first-time adult license applicants in Lee County and across Texas.

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

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The Texas Adult Driver Education Course is for first-time license applicants only, not for ticket dismissal or insurance discounts.

Questions About the Texas Adult Driver Education Course

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

Texas law requires first-time license applicants between the ages of 18 and 24 to complete the Texas Adult Driver Education Course before the DPS will process their license 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 complete the course, but many take it anyway because passing the built-in final exam substitutes for the in-person DPS Class C written knowledge test. For Lexington residents in Lee County, skipping that written test at the Giddings DPS office is a practical reason to enroll even when the course is optional. Start your enrollment at TrafficSchool.net to confirm your eligibility under current TDLR guidelines.

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

The Texas Adult Driver Education Course includes a 30-question final exam covering road signs and road rules. Under current Texas DPS requirements, passing that exam at the required score satisfies the Class C written knowledge test requirement, meaning you do not retake a written test at the DPS office when you apply for your license. This applies to both the 18 to 24 group and adults 25 and older who choose to take the course. The authority for this substitution flows from the TDLR approved course framework under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. The in-person driving skills test at the Giddings DPS Driver License Office is still required and separate. Passing the course final gets you one step closer to that appointment.

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

The course requires 6 hours of TDLR approved instruction as mandated under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. There is no daily hour cap, so you can complete the full requirement in a single sitting if your schedule allows. You can also spread sessions across multiple days, logging in and out as needed since progress saves automatically after each section. For Lexington residents juggling work or other commitments in Lee County, that kind of pacing matters. The course does not impose enforced timers or mandatory breaks between sections. Once you finish all required instruction and pass the final exam at 70% or higher, your ADE-1317 certificate is issued. Enroll at TrafficSchool.net and work through it on a timeline that fits your 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 issued by a TDLR approved Texas driver education provider when you finish the course and pass the final exam. It is the document the Texas DPS requires when you apply for your first driver license. Without it, the DPS will not process a first-time license application for applicants in the 18 to 24 age group under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, Section 84.503. Adults 25 and older who take the course also present the ADE-1317 to confirm they have met the written knowledge test requirement. The nearest DPS Driver License Office for Lexington residents is in Giddings, approximately 20 miles from town. Bring your ADE-1317 certificate to that office along with your other required documentation when you go in for your driving skills test appointment.

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

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. Under current TDLR guidelines, adult applicants complete the 6 hours of classroom instruction, pass the final exam, and then schedule the in-person driving skills test directly with the Texas DPS. For Lexington residents, that skills test takes place at the Giddings DPS Driver License Office in Lee County. You show up having already passed the written knowledge component through the course, and the examiner evaluates your actual driving. No practice hour log is submitted to TDLR or DPS for this adult course.

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

The main reason adults 25 and older enroll is to skip the in-person written knowledge test at the DPS. Passing the course final exam substitutes for that test under current Texas DPS requirements, which means one less thing to deal with at the Giddings DPS Driver License Office when you go in for your driving skills test. For someone who has been driving in another state and is getting a first Texas license, the course also covers Texas-specific road signs and traffic laws that differ from other states. Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84 permits adults 25 and older to enroll voluntarily, and Section 84.503 addresses the enrollment framework for this age group. Enroll through TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, a TDLR approved provider, and complete the course on your own schedule from anywhere in Lee County.

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