Get Your First Texas License Starting Right Here in Boerne

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. Pass the built-in final exam, get your ADE-1317 certificate, and walk into the Kendall County area DPS office ready for your driving skills test.

  • TDLR Approved: Regulated under Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 84, meeting current TDLR requirements 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: Your digital Certificate of Completion goes straight to DPS. No in-person written knowledge test required after you pass.
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Create your account and begin the Texas Adult Driver Education Course immediately. The course runs through text-based interactive lessons with images and section quizzes. Progress saves automatically on the server after each section, so closing your browser does not cost you any work.

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 live video streams to sit through. Log out and come back as many times as you need without losing your place.

Pass the Exam and Get Certified

The 30-question final exam covers road signs and road rules. Score 70% or higher and you complete the state-mandated 6 hours requirement. Your ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion is issued digitally. Bring it to the DPS Driver License Office when you apply for your license.

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Every Day Without This Course Is a Day Without Your License

Ages 18 to 24 in Texas cannot submit a first-time license application until this course is finished. That is not a suggestion under Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 84, it is a requirement. The sooner you complete the course and pass the final exam, the sooner you show up at the Boerne area DPS office with your ADE-1317 certificate in hand, ready for the driving skills test and nothing else standing between you and your license.

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Built Around What Texas DPS Actually Requires

TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, is a TDLR approved Texas driver education provider. The Texas Adult Driver Education Course meets current Texas DPS requirements and aligns with TDLR guidelines under Title 16 Chapter 84. What you learn in this course is exactly what the DPS written knowledge test covers.

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

Every lesson meets TDLR standards under Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 84. The material covers exactly what Texas DPS tests on the Class C written knowledge exam.

Access Any Device

Log in from a laptop, desktop, tablet, or phone. Your progress saves automatically, so switching devices between sessions does not reset anything you have already completed.

One Flat Price

Pay $38.00 and get full access to all course material, 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 on your own schedule with no commute, no classroom seat, and no waiting for a session to start in Kendall County.

No Daily Hour Cap

Finish all required hours in one day or spread sessions across multiple days without penalty.

Built-In Written Test

Pass the final exam here and skip the in-person DPS written knowledge test entirely.

Instant Certificate

Your ADE-1317 certificate is issued digitally the moment you pass the final exam.

In-Person Classroom

Traditional classroom driver education in the Boerne and Kendall County area requires scheduling around fixed class times and driving to a physical location.

Fixed Class Schedule

You attend on the provider's timetable, not your own, which limits scheduling options.

Separate DPS Written Test

Some in-person formats still require the DPS written knowledge test as a separate step.

Paper Certificate Process

Physical certificate handling can add time before you can schedule your DPS appointment.

How Long Does Each Path Take?

From enrollment to walking into the Boerne area DPS Driver License Office with your certificate.

Method
Estimated Time to Certificate
Online Course Complete the state-mandated 6 hours on your schedule, pass the final exam, and get your ADE-1317 certificate the same day you finish.
In-Person Classroom Classroom sessions run on fixed schedules in the Boerne and Kendall County area, often spreading required hours across multiple days or weeks.

What Does Each Option Cost?

Price comparison for completing the adult driver education requirement before your DPS appointment in Kendall County.

Method
Realistic Total Cost
Online Course Pay $38.00 total for full course access, the final exam, and your ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion with no add-on fees.
In-Person Classroom Traditional classroom courses in the Boerne area typically cost more and may add fees for materials, registration, or certificate processing.

Pick Up Where You Left Off

The course works on any device with a browser. Sitting at a coffee shop on Main Street in Boerne or at home in Kendall County, your progress is saved server-side after every section. Log back in from any device and the course picks up exactly where you stopped.

  • Any Device

    Phone, tablet, or laptop all work. No app download required to access your course or certificate.

  • Auto-Saved Progress

    Every completed section saves automatically to the server so nothing is lost between sessions.

  • Pick Your Schedule

    No enforced daily limits. Come back in an hour or come back tomorrow and your progress stays intact.

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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 is built to the standards set in 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
  • Aligned with current Texas DPS requirements
  • Covers Class C written knowledge test content

Need a Different Texas Driver Education Course?

This 6-hour course covers first-time adult licensing only. Other Texas driver education needs have their own approved courses.

Questions About the Texas Adult Driver Education Course

Who is required to take this course in Texas?

Texas law requires first-time driver license applicants between the ages of 18 and 24 to complete the Texas Adult Driver Education Course before applying for a Class C license. That requirement comes from Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 84, with Section 84.503 governing adult enrollment specifically. Adults 25 and older are not required to take the course, but completing it lets them skip the in-person DPS written knowledge test, which is a real reason many people in that age group enroll. If you are in Kendall County and applying for your first Texas license, check your age against those thresholds before you schedule anything at the Boerne area DPS Driver License Office.

Does passing the course final exam mean I skip the DPS written test?

Yes. The 30-question final exam built into the Texas Adult Driver Education Course substitutes for the DPS Class C written knowledge test. Under current Texas DPS requirements aligned with TDLR guidelines, passing the course final exam at the required score means you do not retake the written test in person at the DPS office. The exam covers road signs and road rules, the same content the DPS written test covers. What you still have to do in person at the Boerne area DPS Driver License Office is the driving skills test. That road test is a separate DPS requirement and is not replaced by anything in this course. Bring your ADE-1317 certificate when you go.

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 on this course, so you can complete all required hours in a single day if you have the time. You can also split sessions across multiple days. Progress saves automatically after each section, so logging out does not cost you anything. Most people working through it steadily find the material moves at a reasonable pace. The road signs section and the alcohol and drug content tend to take the most focus. Plan your schedule around the Boerne area DPS office hours once you are close to finishing.

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 when a student finishes the Texas Adult Driver Education Course. It is the document that proves to the Texas DPS that you completed the required adult driver education. Under current Texas DPS requirements, you bring the ADE-1317 when you apply for your first Class C license. The certificate is issued digitally once you pass the final exam. The Boerne area DPS Driver License Office that serves Kendall County residents is located in the San Antonio metro area, roughly 30 miles from downtown Boerne. Have your ADE-1317 ready along with your other required documents before you make that trip.

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 and Section 84.503. The adult course is the 6-hour classroom instruction component only. The in-person driving skills test at the DPS is still required and is a separate step, but there is no state-mandated practice hour log you need to submit for this course. Once you pass the final exam and receive your ADE-1317 certificate, you schedule your driving skills test at the Boerne area DPS Driver License Office and go from there.

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

The main reason is skipping the in-person DPS written knowledge test. Under current Texas DPS requirements, adults 25 and older applying for a first Texas license can either take the written test at the DPS office or complete the Texas Adult Driver Education Course and use the course final exam as a substitute. For someone who moved to Kendall County from another state and has been driving for years, sitting through a DPS written test feels unnecessary when the course covers the same material and issues the ADE-1317 certificate on completion. Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 84 makes this option available specifically for that group. Enroll, finish the course, and show up at the Boerne area DPS office with one less test to take.

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