Get Your First Texas License Starting Right Here in Balcones Heights

This is the Texas Adult Driver Education Course, the state-mandated 6-hour program regulated by TDLR under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. Ages 18 to 24 must finish it before applying for a Texas license. Adults 25 and older can take it to skip the in-person written knowledge test at the DPS. Either way, you leave with the ADE-1317 certificate the DPS requires.

  • TDLR Approved: Course meets current Texas DPS requirements and is approved by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
  • Self-Paced: No daily hour cap. Finish in one sitting or log back in across multiple sessions whenever your schedule allows.
  • ADE-1317 Certificate: Pass the final exam and you get the digital ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion to bring to the DPS office.
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Three Steps and You're Done

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Create your account with TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, a TDLR approved Texas driver education provider. Confirm you meet eligibility under Section 84.503 of the Texas Administrative Code, then begin the first lesson. Your progress saves automatically after each section so you never lose your place.

Work Through the Course

The course runs through text and image-based interactive lessons covering Texas road signs, traffic laws, and alcohol and drug material. Short quizzes follow each section. No live video streams, no scheduled sessions. Log in and out as needed. The server saves your progress every time you complete a section.

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 higher and you pass. The final covers road signs and road rules and substitutes for the DPS Class C written knowledge test. Pass it and your digital ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion is ready to download.

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Every Day You Wait Is a Day Without Your License

For anyone 18 to 24 in Bexar County, the Texas Adult Driver Education Course is a required step before the DPS will process your license application. You cannot skip it. Finishing the course and passing the built-in written test means you walk into the DPS office on Fredericksburg Road already past the knowledge test. The driving skills test is all that stands between you and your license.

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Built on Current Texas Licensing Rules

This course follows Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, as of the latest TDLR guidelines. TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, holds active TDLR approval to deliver the Texas Adult Driver Education Course to first-time adult license applicants across Bexar County and the rest of the state.

Last updated: 2025
State Approved Content

Every lesson meets TDLR standards under Title 16, Chapter 84. The course covers exactly what Texas requires for adult driver education, nothing extra, nothing missing.

Works on Any Device

Access the course from any computer, tablet, or phone. Text and image-based lessons load fast and your progress carries over across devices automatically.

One Flat Price

Pay $38.00 and get full access to all lessons, quizzes, the final exam, and your ADE-1317 certificate. No hidden fees added at checkout.

Online Course

Complete the Texas Adult Driver Education Course on your schedule, from anywhere in Bexar County, with no commute to a classroom and no set class times.

No Fixed Class Schedule

Log in and out whenever you want. No daily cap limits how much you complete.

In-Person Classroom

Traditional classroom courses require you to show up at a physical location in Bexar County on the provider's schedule, not yours.

Fixed Location and Times

You drive to the classroom, sit through scheduled sessions, and work around the provider's calendar.

How Long Does Each Option Take?

Both paths require the same 6 hours of instruction. The difference is who controls the schedule.

Method
Estimated Time to Certificate
Online Course Complete the required 6 hours on your own timeline, in one day or spread across multiple sessions, with no commute added.
In-Person Classroom You attend on the provider's schedule, which may stretch across multiple days and requires travel to a Bexar County location.

What Does Each Option Cost?

Price matters when you are just trying to get your first Texas license and move on.

Method
Realistic Total Cost
Online Course Pay $38.00 total through TrafficSchool.net. That covers everything from first lesson through your ADE-1317 certificate download.
In-Person Classroom Classroom providers in Bexar County typically charge more and may add fees for materials, registration, or rescheduling missed sessions.

Pick Up Where You Left Off

The course saves your progress server-side after every section. Pull it up on your phone while you are waiting, switch to your laptop at home, and it picks up exactly where you stopped. No re-doing completed sections. No lost time.

  • Any Device

    Phone, tablet, or desktop all work. The lessons load the same way across every screen you use.

  • Auto-Saved Progress

    Every completed section saves automatically to the server. Log out and come back without losing a single step.

  • Your Schedule

    No daily hour cap means you can finish in one session or return across several days, whatever your week looks like.

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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 delivering the Texas Adult Driver Education Course to first-time adult license applicants across Bexar County and the state. The course meets all current requirements under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84.

  • TDLR approved Texas provider
  • Meets Title 16, Chapter 84 standards
  • Issues official ADE-1317 certificate
  • Serves all of Bexar County
  • Regulated under current TDLR guidelines

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Questions About the Texas Adult Driver Education Course

Who is required to take this course in Texas?

Anyone applying for their first Texas driver license between the ages of 18 and 24 must 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, specifically 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 end up with the same ADE-1317 certificate. If you live in Balcones Heights and fall into either category, enrolling through TrafficSchool.net gets you started today.

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 tied to TDLR approved adult driver education programs. Pass the final at the required score and you do not retake a written knowledge test in person at the DPS Driver License Office. The exam covers road signs and road rules, the same material the DPS tests. What you still must complete at the DPS is the driving skills test. That in-person road test is a separate requirement. The Bexar County DPS office on Fredericksburg Road handles that step.

How long does the course actually 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 you can complete the full course in a single day if you have the time. You can also split it across multiple sessions over several days. The course saves your progress automatically after each section, so you never lose completed work when you log out. For Balcones Heights residents juggling work or school, that flexibility matters. Enroll, work through it at whatever pace fits your week, and get to the DPS office 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 by your TDLR approved provider after you pass the Texas Adult Driver Education Course 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 anyone in the 18 to 24 age group. Under current Texas DPS requirements, you bring the ADE-1317 to the DPS Driver License Office when you apply. For Balcones Heights residents, the nearest DPS Driver License Office is located on Fredericksburg Road in San Antonio, roughly 10 minutes from the Balcones Heights area. Bring the certificate, your identity documents, and your proof of Texas residency.

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 any 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, Section 84.503. The adult course is classroom instruction only, delivered through text and image-based lessons and a final exam. The driving skills test you take at the DPS is a separate step that happens after you finish the course and apply for your license. For Bexar County residents, that road test takes place at the DPS Driver License Office. No practice hour log is required before you show up.

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 tied to TDLR approved adult driver education, completing the Texas Adult Driver Education Course and passing its built-in 30-question final exam substitutes for the DPS Class C written knowledge test. That means one fewer step at the DPS Driver License Office on Fredericksburg Road. For someone who moved to Bexar County from another state and is converting to a Texas license for the first time, or someone who simply has not studied traffic laws in years, working through the course material is a practical way to prepare and test out of the written exam at the same time. The ADE-1317 certificate handles it.

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