Get Your First Texas License Starting Right Here in Motley

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. Finish the course, pass the final exam, get your ADE-1317 certificate, and walk into the Childress DPS office ready for your driving skills test.

  • TDLR Approved: Regulated under Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 84, meeting current TDLR guidelines for adult driver education.
  • Self-Paced Course: No daily hour cap. Finish in one sitting or log back in across multiple sessions whenever your schedule allows.
  • ADE-1317 Certificate: You receive the official digital ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion the Texas DPS requires when you apply for your license.
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Create your account and begin the Texas Adult Driver Education Course. The course runs through text and image-based interactive lessons with quizzes between sections. Your progress saves automatically after each section, so closing the browser does not cost you anything you already finished.

Work Through the Material

The course covers Texas road signs, traffic laws, and alcohol and drug material in depth. No live video streams. No scheduled sessions. Log in from Motley or anywhere else in Motley County, pick up exactly where you left off, and keep moving through the sections at your own speed.

Pass the Exam and Get Certified

Complete 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. Pass it here and you do not retake it in person. Your digital ADE-1317 certificate is ready to bring to the Childress DPS Driver License Office.

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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 Childress DPS Driver License Office, about 38 miles from Motley, and get your driving skills test scheduled. Finish the course, get the certificate, and get that appointment on the calendar.

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TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, is a TDLR-approved Texas driver education provider. The Texas Adult Driver Education Course meets all current Texas DPS requirements and TDLR guidelines under Title 16, Chapter 84 of the Texas Administrative Code.

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

TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, is a TDLR-approved provider. The course satisfies the adult driver education requirement under Texas law as of the latest TDLR guidelines. Price: $38.00.

No Classroom Required

There is no driver education classroom in Motley. This course runs on any device with a browser. Work through it from home, from work, or anywhere in Motley County without driving to a facility first.

One Flat Price

The course costs $38.00. That covers the full 6 hours of instruction, all section quizzes, the final exam, and your ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion. No hidden fees added at checkout.

Online Course

Complete the Texas Adult Driver Education Course from Motley County on any device. No commute, no set schedule, no classroom seat to reserve.

Progress Auto-Saved

Server-side saving after each section means you never lose completed work between sessions.

No Daily Hour Cap

Finish the full 6 hours in one day or spread sessions across multiple days.

Exam Replaces DPS Test

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

In-Person Classroom

No licensed adult driver education classroom operates in Motley or Motley County. The nearest option requires a significant drive out of the area.

No Local Classroom

Motley County has no in-person adult driver education facility available to residents.

Fixed Class Schedule

Classroom courses run on the provider's schedule, not yours, requiring advance planning.

Travel Required

Attending in person means driving well outside Motley County before the course even starts.

How Long Does This Actually Take?

Here is an honest look at the time involved with each path to getting your Texas license.

Method
Estimated Time to Certificate
Online Course Six hours of instruction, no daily cap, finished in one day or split across sessions that fit your schedule in Motley County.
In-Person Classroom Six hours of classroom time plus the drive to a facility outside Motley County, with no local option available to residents.

What Does Each Option Cost?

Price is one factor. Time and travel out of Motley County are the others worth adding up.

Method
Realistic Total Cost
Online Course Flat $38.00 covers the full course, all quizzes, the final exam, and your ADE-1317 certificate with no add-on charges.
In-Person Classroom Classroom tuition varies by provider, and Motley County residents add fuel and travel time costs on top of that.

Start on Your Phone Right Now

The course loads on any smartphone browser. Sitting in Motley with nothing but your phone and a few hours? That is enough to make real progress. No app download required. The lessons and quizzes run the same on mobile as they do on a desktop, and your progress stays saved either way.

  • Any Device

    Phone, tablet, or laptop all work. The course runs in any modern browser without a separate app install.

  • Auto-Saved Progress

    Every completed section saves to the server automatically. Log out and come back without losing your place.

  • Pick Up Anytime

    No session timers forcing you to stay logged in. Return to the course whenever you are ready to continue.

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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 current Texas DPS requirements and satisfies the adult driver education mandate under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84.

  • TDLR-approved Texas driver education provider
  • Meets Title 16 Chapter 84 requirements
  • Issues official ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion
  • Accepted by Texas DPS Driver License Offices
  • Aligned with current TDLR guidelines

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This course is for first-time Texas license applicants only. Licensed Texas drivers have different course options available.

Questions About the Texas Adult Driver Education Course

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 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 it, but completing the course lets them skip the in-person written knowledge test at the DPS. Both groups receive the same ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion. If you live in Motley County and fall into either group, enrolling now gets you moving toward your appointment at the Childress DPS Driver License Office.

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 and TDLR guidelines. Pass the final at the required score and you do not retake the written test in person at the Childress DPS Driver License Office. The exam covers road signs and road rules in a multiple-choice format. What you still have to do in person is the driving skills test, which the DPS administers separately and which no online course replaces. Bring your ADE-1317 certificate when you go, and the written test portion of your visit is already handled.

How long does the course take to finish?

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 in a single day is possible if you have the time. The course also has no enforced session timers, so you can split the hours across as many days as you need. Progress saves automatically after each section, so logging out between sessions does not cost you anything you already completed. For Motley County residents with limited local options, that kind of schedule control matters. Start when you can, finish when you finish, and your certificate is ready once you pass the final exam.

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 TDLR-approved providers after a student finishes the Texas Adult Driver Education Course and passes the final exam. Under current Texas DPS requirements, you bring this certificate to the DPS Driver License Office when you apply for your first Texas license. For Motley County residents, that means the Childress DPS Driver License Office, roughly 38 miles from Motley. The certificate confirms you completed the required adult driver education and passed the written knowledge component. Without it, the DPS cannot process a first-time license application for anyone in the 18 to 24 age group. You receive the certificate digitally after passing, so you can print it or store it on your phone before making the drive to Childress.

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 6-hour adult course is instruction only. Once you finish the coursework and pass the final exam, you get your ADE-1317 certificate and move straight to the DPS application process. The driving skills test at the Childress DPS Driver License Office is still required and administered in person, but there is no state-mandated practice hour log you need to submit alongside your adult driver education certificate.

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 who complete the Texas Adult Driver Education Course and pass the built-in final exam do not have to take the written test at the Childress DPS Driver License Office. For someone who has not studied Texas traffic laws recently, sitting through the structured 6-hour course and passing the final on their own terms is a better setup than walking into the DPS cold. Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84 permits this path for adults in that age group. The cost of the course is $38.00, and the trade-off is arriving at the Childress DPS already past the written test requirement.

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