Get Your First Texas License Starting Right Here in Bastrop County

This is the Texas Adult Driver Education Course, the state-mandated 6-hour course required for first-time license applicants ages 18 to 24 and available to anyone 25 or older who wants to skip the in-person DPS written knowledge test. Complete it, pass the built-in final exam, get your ADE-1317 certificate, and walk into the Bastrop County area DPS office ready for your driving skills test.

  • 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 have time.
  • ADE-1317 Certificate: Pass the final exam and receive your official ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion to bring to the DPS.
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Create your account and begin the Texas Adult Driver Education Course. Lessons are text and image based with quizzes between sections. Your progress saves automatically after each section, so you can close out and pick back up without losing anything. No waiting for a class to start.

Work Through the Material

The course covers Texas road signs, traffic laws, right-of-way rules, and alcohol and drug impairment content. Each section builds toward the final exam. No daily cap limits how much you complete in a single session, so you can push through as much as you want in one day.

Pass the Exam and Get Certified

The final exam is 30 multiple-choice questions covering road signs and road rules. Score 70% or better and you complete the 6 hours state requirement. Your digital ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion is issued immediately. That certificate substitutes for the DPS Class C written knowledge test when you apply for your license.

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Every Day Without This Done Is a Day Without Your License

For Bastrop County residents ages 18 to 24, the Texas Adult Driver Education Course is not optional. You cannot submit a first-time Texas license application until this course is finished and you have the ADE-1317 certificate in hand. The sooner you complete it, the sooner you can book your driving skills test at the Bastrop County area DPS office and get your license. Nothing moves forward until this step is done.

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Built on Current Texas Licensing Requirements

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

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

Every lesson meets TDLR standards under Title 16, Chapter 84. The final exam substitutes for the DPS Class C written knowledge test, so you do not retake it in person at the Bastrop County area DPS office.

Access From Anywhere

Log in from any device with a browser. Progress saves server-side after each section. Pick up from Bastrop, Elgin, Smithville, or wherever you are without starting over.

One Flat Price

Pay $38.00 and get full access to all course material, 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 own schedule with no commute to a classroom. Your ADE-1317 certificate is issued digitally the moment you pass.

No Classroom Commute

Skip the drive to a physical location and work through all required course hours from wherever you are.

In-Person Classroom

Traditional classroom courses exist but require scheduled attendance at a fixed location, which adds travel time for most Bastrop County residents.

Fixed Schedule Required

You attend on the school's timetable, not yours, and must travel to the classroom location each session.

How Long Does This Actually Take?

The state requires 6 hours of instruction. Here is how that plays out depending on how you approach it.

Method
Estimated Time to Certificate
Online Course Finish all required hours in one day or spread sessions across multiple days with no daily cap limiting your progress.
In-Person Classroom Scheduled over multiple fixed sessions at a physical location, requiring you to work around the school's calendar and commute each time.

What You Pay to Get Licensed

The course fee is one part of getting your first Texas license. Here is how the online option compares.

Method
Realistic Total Cost
Online Course Pay $38.00 for full course access, all quizzes, the final exam, and your digital ADE-1317 certificate with no add-on charges.
In-Person Classroom Classroom course fees vary by provider and do not include fuel costs or time spent commuting from Bastrop County to the school location.

Log In From Any Device You Have

The course runs in any modern browser on a phone, tablet, or computer. Bastrop County has stretches with limited connectivity, so the server-side save means you never lose completed sections if you lose signal mid-session. Log back in when you have a connection and your progress is exactly where you left it.

  • Any Device

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

  • Auto-Saved Progress

    Every completed section saves to the server automatically. Close the browser and your place is held until you return.

  • Pick Up Anytime

    No session expiration pressure. Return to the course on your own schedule and continue from the last completed section.

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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 is accepted by Texas DPS for first-time adult license applicants statewide, including Bastrop County residents.

  • TDLR approved Texas driver education provider
  • Meets Title 16, Chapter 84 requirements
  • ADE-1317 certificate issued on completion
  • Accepted at Texas DPS offices statewide
  • Current Texas DPS requirements reflected

Need a Different Texas Driver Education Course?

This page covers the first-time adult license course. Other Texas-approved courses are available for different situations.

Questions About the Texas Adult Driver Education Course in Bastrop County

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

Texas law requires anyone between the ages of 18 and 24 applying for a first Texas driver license to complete the Texas Adult Driver Education Course before submitting 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 many do because completing the course and passing the built-in final exam lets them skip the in-person DPS Class C written knowledge test entirely. If you are in Bastrop County and fall into either group, enrolling through TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, gets you started on a TDLR approved course today.

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

The 30-question final exam built into this course is accepted by Texas DPS as a substitute for the Class C written knowledge test you would otherwise take in person at the DPS office. Under current Texas DPS requirements aligned with TDLR rules in Title 16, Chapter 84, passing the course final exam at the required score means you do not sit for a separate written test when you go to apply for your license. The exam covers road signs and road rules, the same material the DPS written test covers. Once you pass, your ADE-1317 certificate documents that completion. Bastrop County residents then bring that certificate to the nearest DPS Driver License Office handling Bastrop County applications when they are ready to apply.

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 on this course, so nothing stops you from completing all required hours in a single sitting if you have the time. You can also split it across multiple sessions since progress saves automatically after each section. Log back in from Bastrop, Elgin, Smithville, or anywhere else and pick up exactly where you stopped. The pace is yours to set. The only requirement is that you finish the full course and pass the final exam before your ADE-1317 certificate is issued.

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 provider when you finish the Texas Adult Driver Education Course and pass the final exam. It is the document Texas DPS requires to verify you completed the state-mandated adult driver education requirement under Title 16, Chapter 84. You bring it with you when you go to apply for your first Texas driver license. The nearest DPS Driver License Office serving Bastrop County residents is in Bastrop, located on Highway 71, roughly within the county seat. Bring your ADE-1317 along with your other required documents. The DPS will still require you to pass the in-person driving skills test separately. The certificate does not waive that requirement.

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 to the adult course governed by Texas Administrative Code, Title 16, Chapter 84, Section 84.503. The adult course is classroom instruction only, covering road signs, traffic laws, and impairment content. The in-person driving skills test at the DPS is still required and separate from this course, but you do not need to document supervised driving hours before taking it. Once you have your ADE-1317 certificate, you can schedule your driving skills test at the Bastrop County area DPS Driver License Office and move forward with your application.

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

The main reason is practical. Adults 25 and older who take the Texas Adult Driver Education Course and pass the final exam skip the in-person DPS Class C written knowledge test when they apply for their first Texas license. That means one less step at the DPS office. Under current Texas DPS requirements, the course final exam substitutes for that written test, which is consistent with TDLR rules under Title 16, Chapter 84. For someone in Bastrop County who has never held a Texas license, avoiding an extra trip to the DPS just to take a written test is worth the course enrollment. You still take the in-person driving skills test, but you walk in with the written portion already handled and your ADE-1317 certificate ready to submit.

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