Get Your First Texas License Starting Right Here in Motley County

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 Texas license. 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.

  • TDLR Approved: Regulated under Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 84, meeting current Texas DPS requirements.
  • Self-Paced Course: No daily hour cap. Finish in one sitting or log back in across multiple sessions whenever you are ready.
  • ADE-1317 Certificate: Your digital Certificate of Completion goes straight to the DPS when you apply for your Texas license.
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Create your account and begin the Texas Adult Driver Education Course through TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com. Your progress saves automatically after each section, so closing the browser does not cost you anything. Pick up exactly where you left off the next time you log in.

Work Through the Material

The course covers Texas road signs, traffic laws, right-of-way rules, and alcohol and drug impairment content through text and image-based interactive lessons. Short quizzes between sections keep you on track. No live video streams, no scheduled class times, and no daily hour cap to work around.

Pass the Exam and Get Your Certificate

After completing 6 hours of TDLR approved instruction, you take the 30-question final exam. Score 70% or better and the course issues your ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion. That certificate substitutes for the DPS Class C written knowledge test, so you skip that step at the Childress DPS Driver License Office.

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You Cannot Apply for a Texas License Without This

For anyone between 18 and 24 in Motley County, the Texas Adult Driver Education Course is a hard requirement before the DPS will process your first license application. The Childress DPS Driver License Office, roughly 45 miles from Matador, handles road tests for this area. Finishing the course and passing the built-in written test gets you to that appointment with the only remaining step being the driving skills test itself.

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Approved by the State. Accepted at the DPS.

TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, is a TDLR approved Texas driver education provider. The Texas Adult Driver Education Course meets the requirements set under Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 84, as of the latest TDLR guidelines. The ADE-1317 certificate this course issues is the document the DPS accepts.

Last updated: Updated to reflect current Texas DPS requirements and TDLR guidelines.
State Accepted Certificate

The ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion from this TDLR approved course is exactly what the Texas DPS requires when you apply for your first license. No substitutes accepted.

No Classroom Required

The nearest driver education classroom to Matador is a long drive. This course runs on any device with a browser, so you finish the required hours from Motley County.

One Flat Price

The Texas Adult Driver Education Course through TrafficSchool.net is $38.00 total. No hidden fees added at checkout, no upsells required to get your certificate.

Online Course

Complete the Texas Adult Driver Education Course from Matador without driving to a classroom. Progress saves automatically and there is no daily hour cap.

No Commute Required

Work through the course from Motley County without driving to a classroom location.

No Scheduled Class Times

Log in and out on your own schedule. No fixed start times or attendance windows.

Built-In Written Test

Pass the course final exam and skip the DPS written knowledge test at the office.

In-Person Classroom

Traditional classroom driver education requires travel to a licensed school, fixed class schedules, and a separate DPS written knowledge test appointment afterward.

Travel to a School

No licensed adult driver education classroom currently operates in Matador or Motley County.

Fixed Class Schedule

Classroom sessions run on the school's timetable, not yours. Missing a session sets you back.

Separate Written Test

Classroom completion alone does not substitute for the DPS written knowledge test in all cases.

How Long Does This Actually Take?

Two paths to the Childress DPS office. One is a lot shorter.

Method
Estimated Time to Certificate
Online Course Finish the state-required 6 hours on your own schedule with no daily cap, then drive 45 minutes to the Childress DPS for your road test.
In-Person Classroom Find a school, drive to it repeatedly on their schedule, then still make a separate DPS written test appointment before your road test.

What You Actually Pay

The online course is one price. The in-person route adds up fast from Matador.

Method
Realistic Total Cost
Online Course Flat $38.00 through TrafficSchool.net covers the full Texas Adult Driver Education Course and your ADE-1317 certificate.
In-Person Classroom Classroom tuition plus fuel costs for multiple round trips out of Motley County add up before you ever reach the DPS.

Finish the Course on Any Device

The Texas Adult Driver Education Course runs in any modern browser on a phone, tablet, or computer. Out in Motley County where you might be working around a ranch schedule or a part-time job, being able to pick up the course on your phone between tasks makes the 6 hours a lot more manageable.

  • Any Device

    Phone, tablet, or desktop all work. No app download required to access your course lessons.

  • Auto-Saved Progress

    The server saves your progress after each section. Close the browser and come back without losing your place.

  • Log In Anytime

    No session timers forcing you to stay logged in. Return to the course whenever your schedule opens up.

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About This 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 is accepted by the Texas DPS for first-time adult license applicants statewide, including Motley County residents.

  • TDLR approved Texas driver education provider
  • Meets Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 84
  • ADE-1317 certificate issued on passing
  • Accepted at all Texas DPS Driver License Offices
  • Current TDLR guidelines compliance verified

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Questions About the Texas Adult Driver Education Course

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

Anyone applying for their 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 process their application. 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 the course under current TDLR guidelines, but completing it lets them skip the in-person DPS written knowledge test. For Motley County residents in either group, finishing the course online means the only remaining DPS step is the driving skills test at the Childress office. Enroll through TrafficSchool.net to get started under the correct eligibility path for your age.

Does passing the course final exam really 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 Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 84. Pass the final at the required score and the DPS does not make you retake a written test at the counter. The exam covers road signs and road rules in equal parts, which mirrors what the DPS written test covers anyway. What the course does not replace is the in-person driving skills test. That road test still happens at the Childress DPS Driver License Office, about 45 miles from Matador. Bring your ADE-1317 certificate when you go. That is the document the DPS needs to see before scheduling your road test appointment.

How long does the course take, and can I 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, so finishing the full course in a single day is possible if your schedule allows it. Most people working around jobs or other obligations spread it across a few sessions. Progress saves automatically on the server after each section, so logging out between sessions does not reset your work. For someone in Matador juggling a ranch schedule or part-time hours, that matters. Start when you have time, stop when you need to, and pick back up without losing ground. Once you finish and pass the final, your ADE-1317 certificate is ready.

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 when you pass the Texas Adult Driver Education Course. It is the document the Texas DPS requires from first-time adult license applicants as proof of completing state-mandated driver education, per Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 84. TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, issues it digitally once you pass the course final exam at the required score. Print it or pull it up on your phone. When you drive out to the Childress DPS Driver License Office, roughly 45 miles from Matador, bring that certificate along with your other required application documents. The DPS office will not process a first-time license application for an 18 to 24 year old without it. Keep a copy saved somewhere you can access it.

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 the adult course governed by Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 84, Section 84.503. The adult course is the classroom instruction component only. What you do still face is the in-person driving skills test at the Childress DPS Driver License Office, which tests your actual ability to operate a vehicle on the road. That test is separate from this course and is administered by DPS staff, not by the course provider. Passing the course final exam and getting your ADE-1317 certificate clears the education requirement. The road test is the next step after that.

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

The practical reason is skipping a trip to the DPS just for the written knowledge test. Under current TDLR guidelines and Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 84, 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 DPS written knowledge test in person. For someone in Matador, the Childress DPS Driver License Office is about 45 miles away. Making that drive twice, once for the written test and once for the road test, adds up in time and fuel. Taking the course means you make that drive once, for the driving skills test only. The course also covers Texas traffic law in enough depth that most people feel more prepared walking into the road test than they would going in cold.

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