Get Your First Texas License Starting Right Here in Bastrop

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 Bastrop County. Adults 25 and older can take it too and skip the written knowledge test at the DPS office entirely. Finish the course, pass the final exam, get your ADE-1317 certificate, and walk into the Bastrop area DPS office ready to drive.

  • TDLR Approved: Approved and regulated by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation under Title 16, Chapter 84.
  • 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: Pass the final exam and receive the official certificate the Bastrop area DPS office requires for your license application.
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Create your account with TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, a TDLR approved Texas driver education provider. Your progress saves automatically after each section, so you can close the browser and pick up exactly where you left off without losing anything.

Work Through the Course

The course covers Texas road signs, traffic laws, right-of-way rules, and alcohol and drug impairment material through text and image-based interactive lessons with quizzes between sections. No live video streams. No enforced timers. Work through it on your own schedule, in Bastrop County or anywhere else.

Pass the Exam and Get Your Certificate

After completing 6 hours of TDLR approved instruction, you take a 30-question final exam covering road signs and road rules. Score 70% or better and you receive your digital ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion. That certificate substitutes for the DPS Class C written knowledge test at the Bastrop area office.

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You Cannot Apply for Your License Until This Is Done

For anyone ages 18 to 24 in Bastrop County, Texas law requires this course before you can apply for a first Texas driver license. Every day you wait is another day you are not licensed. Finish the course, pass the built-in written test, and get to the Bastrop area DPS Driver License Office ready for your driving skills test. That is the only thing standing between you and your license.

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Built Around Current Texas DPS Requirements

The Texas Adult Driver Education Course content reflects current Texas DPS requirements and the latest TDLR guidelines under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, holds active TDLR approval to deliver this course to Texas residents.

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

Every lesson meets TDLR standards under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. The course is built for Texas roads, Texas signs, and Texas law, not a generic national curriculum.

Access on Any Device

Log in from your phone, tablet, or computer. Your progress saves server-side after each section so switching devices mid-course does not cost you any completed work.

One Flat Price

Pay $38.00 and get full access to all course material, section quizzes, the final exam, and your ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion. No hidden fees added at checkout.

Texas Adult Driver Education Course Online

Complete the required 6-hour course on your schedule from Bastrop County, with no classroom commute and no fixed class times to work around.

No Fixed Class Schedule

Log in and out as needed. No daily hour cap limits how fast you finish.

Exam Built Into the Course

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

Certificate Delivered Digitally

Your ADE-1317 arrives after passing. Bring it to the Bastrop area DPS office.

Traditional In-Person Classroom

Classroom driver education in Bastrop County requires fixed attendance times and travel to a physical location, adding scheduling friction to the process.

Fixed Attendance Required

You show up when the class meets, not when your schedule allows it.

Separate DPS Written Test

Some classroom formats still require the in-person DPS written knowledge test afterward.

Limited Local Availability

Classroom options in Bastrop County are limited compared to larger metro areas nearby.

How Long Does This Actually Take?

The state requires 6 hours of instruction. Here is how that plays out depending on how you take the course.

Method
Estimated Time to Certificate
Online Course Complete all 6 required hours in one day or spread sessions across multiple days, with no daily cap restricting your pace.
In-Person Classroom Classroom schedules in the Bastrop area set the pace for you, often stretching the 6 hours across multiple scheduled meeting days.

What You Pay to Get Licensed

The course fee is one part of the total cost. Here is how the online option compares to the traditional path.

Method
Realistic Total Cost
Online Course at TrafficSchool.net $38.00 covers the full course, the final exam, and your ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion with no add-on charges.
In-Person Classroom Classroom driver education in Texas typically costs more than $38.00 and may add fuel costs for travel to and from the location.

Finish the Course from Anywhere in Bastrop County

The course runs in any mobile browser. Sitting at home off Highway 71, waiting somewhere in Smithville, or on a lunch break downtown Bastrop, you can log in and keep moving. No app download required. Progress saves automatically so nothing gets lost between sessions.

  • Mobile Browser Ready

    The full course loads on any smartphone browser. No separate app installation needed to access lessons or quizzes.

  • Auto-Saved Progress

    Every completed section saves to the server immediately. Close the tab and your place holds until you return.

  • Pick Up Anytime

    No session expiration kicks you out. Log back in on any device and the course resumes exactly where you stopped.

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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 license applicants across Bastrop County and the rest of the state. Course content meets current Texas DPS requirements and TDLR standards under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84.

  • TDLR approved Texas driver education provider
  • Meets Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84
  • Issues official ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion
  • Covers current Texas DPS Class C knowledge requirements
  • Serves Bastrop County and all Texas residents

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TrafficSchool.net also offers Texas defensive driving courses for eligible drivers who need ticket dismissal or insurance discount options.

Questions About the Texas Adult Driver Education Course in Bastrop

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

Texas law requires the Texas Adult Driver Education Course for any first-time license applicant between the ages of 18 and 24. That requirement comes from Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, Section 84.503, which governs adult driver education enrollment. Adults who are 25 or older are not required to complete the course, but many take it anyway because passing the built-in final exam substitutes for the DPS Class C written knowledge test, letting them skip that step at the office. Both groups receive the same ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion. If you are in Bastrop County and fall into either category, enrolling through a TDLR approved provider like TrafficSchool.net gets you started immediately.

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

The 30-question final exam built into the Texas Adult Driver Education Course is accepted by the Texas Department of Public Safety as a substitute for the in-person Class C written knowledge test. Under current Texas DPS requirements and TDLR guidelines tied to Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, passing the course final at the required score means you do not sit for a separate written test at the Bastrop area DPS Driver License Office. The exam covers road signs and road rules, the same material the DPS written test covers. Pass it, receive your ADE-1317 certificate, and show up at the DPS office ready for the driving skills test only. That is the step that still happens in person.

How long does the course take, and can you 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. You can also split sessions across multiple days since progress saves automatically after each section. Bastrop County residents who work during the week often knock out a few sections in the evening and finish the rest on a weekend. Once you complete 6 hours and pass the final exam at 70% or better, your ADE-1317 certificate is issued and you can schedule your driving skills test at the Bastrop area DPS Driver License Office.

What is the ADE-1317 certificate and what do you do with it at the DPS?

The ADE-1317 is the official Certificate of Completion issued by a TDLR approved Texas driver education provider after you pass the course final exam. It is the document the Texas Department of Public Safety requires when you apply for your first Texas driver license. Under current Texas DPS requirements, you bring the ADE-1317 to the DPS Driver License Office as part of your license application package. For Bastrop County residents, the nearest DPS Driver License Office that handles road tests is approximately 30 miles away in Austin. Bring your ADE-1317, your proof of identity, proof of Texas residency, and your Social Security documentation. The DPS office will process your application and schedule your driving skills test from there.

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 the adult course governed by Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, Section 84.503. The adult course is instruction-based only, covering Texas traffic laws, road signs, right-of-way rules, and alcohol and drug impairment content through lessons and quizzes. You complete the required course hours, pass the final exam, and receive your ADE-1317 certificate without any mandatory driving log. The in-person driving skills test at the DPS is still required before you receive your license, but that is a DPS step separate from this course entirely.

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

The practical reason most adults 25 and older in Bastrop County take the Texas Adult Driver Education Course is to avoid the in-person DPS written knowledge test. Under current Texas DPS requirements, adults in this age group who skip the course must pass the written test at the DPS office before getting licensed. Passing the course final exam, which is built into the TDLR approved curriculum under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, substitutes for that test entirely. For someone who has not studied Texas traffic laws recently, working through the course material is also better preparation for the driving skills test than walking in cold. Enroll through TrafficSchool.net, finish the course on your schedule, and show up at the Bastrop area DPS office with one less step to worry about.

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