Get Your First Texas License Starting Right Here in Brewster

This is the Texas Adult Driver Education Course, approved by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. Ages 18 to 24 are required to finish it before applying for a Texas license. Ages 25 and older can take it to skip the in-person written knowledge test at the DPS. Either way, you finish the course and walk into the DPS office ready.

  • State Approved: Approved by TDLR under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84 for adult driver education.
  • Self-Paced: No daily hour cap. Finish in one sitting or log back in across multiple sessions whenever you want.
  • ADE-1317 Certificate: Pass the final exam and you get the ADE-1317 certificate the Brewster area DPS office requires.
OPEN AN ACCOUNT
Course Requirement
Approved
Adult 4-hour Abbreviated Course
Processing Time
Instant
Hidden Fees
$0.00
Eligibility Check
--

Total one-time price

$38.00
Includes instant email certificate delivery.
Start Course
Secure 256-bit SSL Encrypted Payment

Three Steps and You're Done

Enroll and Start

Create your account with TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, a TDLR approved Texas driver education provider. Confirm you meet the eligibility requirement as a first-time Texas license applicant who is at least 18 years old, then begin the first lesson immediately.

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. Quizzes appear between sections. Your progress saves automatically on the server after each section, so closing the browser does not cost you anything.

Pass the Exam and Get Your Certificate

After completing 6 hours of TDLR approved instruction, you take a 30-question final exam. Score 70% or better and the course issues your ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion. That certificate substitutes for the DPS Class C written knowledge test, so you bring it to the DPS office and go straight to scheduling your driving skills test.

Get Started Today

You Cannot Apply for a Texas License Without This

For anyone between 18 and 24, Texas law is clear: the adult driver education course comes before the license application. The nearest DPS Driver License Office serving Brewster County residents is in Alpine, roughly 26 miles from Brewster on US-90. Finish the course, get your ADE-1317 certificate, and that drive to Alpine is for your road test, not another written exam.

Get Started

Built Around Current Texas DPS Requirements

As of the latest TDLR guidelines, this course meets the state mandated requirements under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. The material reflects current Texas DPS requirements for the Class C written knowledge test content, so what you study in the course is what the exam covers.

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

TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, holds TDLR approval. The course satisfies Section 84.503 of the Texas Administrative Code for adult enrollment and completion.

Any Device Works

Log in from a laptop, desktop, or tablet. The course uses text and image based lessons with no live video streaming, so a slow rural connection in Brewster County handles it fine.

One Flat Price

The course costs $38.00. No upsells required to get your ADE-1317 certificate. Pay once and work through the full six hours of TDLR approved instruction.

Online Course

Complete the Texas Adult Driver Education Course on your own schedule without driving to a classroom. Progress saves automatically and the ADE-1317 certificate comes to you digitally.

No Classroom Drive

Skip the trip to find an in-person provider. Work from Brewster County on your own time.

Built-In Written Test

Pass the course final exam and you skip the DPS written knowledge test entirely.

Auto-Saved Progress

Server-side saves after every section mean you never lose completed work between sessions.

In-Person Classroom

Traditional classroom driver education requires finding a licensed provider near Brewster County, which adds travel time and locks you into a set class schedule.

Fixed Class Schedule

You attend on the provider's timetable, not yours. Rescheduling costs extra time.

Travel Required

Brewster County is large and sparse. Finding a nearby classroom provider adds real distance.

Same End Result

Both paths produce a completion certificate. The online course gets you there without the commute.

How Long Does This Actually Take?

The state requires 6 hours of instruction. Here is how the two paths compare for a Brewster County resident.

Method
Estimated Time to Certificate
Online Course Six hours of instruction completed on your schedule, in one day or spread across multiple sessions, with no daily cap limiting how much you finish.
In-Person Classroom Six hours of instruction plus travel time to a provider outside Brewster County, locked into whatever days and times that provider schedules their classes.

What You Pay to Get Licensed

The course fee is one part of the total cost of getting your first Texas license. Here is how the options stack up.

Method
Realistic Total Cost
Online Course at TrafficSchool.net $38.00 covers the full Texas Adult Driver Education Course and your ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion. No hidden fees to access the final exam.
In-Person Classroom Provider Classroom course fees vary by provider and do not include fuel costs for driving to and from a location outside Brewster County for each session.

Pick Up Where You Left Off

Out in Brewster County, you are not always near a desktop. The course loads on any device with a browser. Your progress saves on the server after each section, so switching from a tablet at home to a laptop later picks up exactly where you stopped. No daily hour cap means you set the pace.

  • Any Device

    Phone, tablet, or laptop all work. No app download required to access the full course.

  • Saved Progress

    Every completed section saves automatically to the server so nothing gets lost between logins.

  • Log In Anytime

    No scheduled session times. Return to the course whenever your day in Brewster County allows.

4.8 / 5 on Trustpilot from 842 reviews

Read more reviews on Trustpilot

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 on this platform meets the requirements of Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, including Section 84.503 governing adult enrollment, as of the latest TDLR guidelines.

  • TDLR approved Texas driver education provider
  • Meets Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84
  • Issues official ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion
  • Covers current DPS Class C written knowledge test content
  • Recognized for first-time adult license applicants statewide

Already Licensed? Check Your Other Course Options

The Texas Adult Driver Education Course is for first-time license applicants only. Other situations call for different courses.

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 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, specifically Section 84.503, which governs adult driver education enrollment. Adults 25 and older are not required to take the course but may choose to complete it. Doing so lets them skip the in-person written knowledge test at the DPS. If you live in Brewster County and fall into either group, enroll with TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, a TDLR approved provider, and get 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. Under current Texas DPS requirements, passing the course final at the required score means you do not sit for a separate written exam at the DPS office. The exam covers road signs and road rules, the same content the DPS written test draws from. TDLR regulates this substitution under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. Once you pass, you receive your ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion and bring it to the Alpine DPS Driver License Office, which serves Brewster County residents, for your license application and driving skills test.

How long does the course take to finish?

The 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 entire course in a single day or spread it across multiple sessions over several days. Progress saves automatically on the server after each section, so logging out does not cost you any completed work. For Brewster County residents, that kind of schedule control matters. The drive to the Alpine DPS office is about 26 miles on US-90, and you want to make that trip once, ready for your road test, not twice because you ran out of time mid-course.

What is the ADE-1317 certificate and what do I do with it?

The ADE-1317 is the official Certificate of Completion issued by a TDLR approved driver education provider after you finish the Texas Adult Driver Education Course and pass 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. The DPS uses it to confirm you completed the required adult driver education and, combined with passing the course final exam, to waive the in-person written knowledge test. For Brewster County residents, that office is in Alpine, roughly 26 miles from Brewster on US-90. TrafficSchool.net delivers your ADE-1317 digitally after you pass, so you can print it or pull it up on your phone at the counter.

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 adult course is classroom instruction only, whether taken online or in person. What you do still face is the in-person driving skills test at the DPS, which is separate from this course and cannot be skipped. The Alpine DPS Driver License Office handles road tests for Brewster County residents. Passing the course gets you the written test waiver; the road test is the next step after that.

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, an adult 25 or older applying for a first Texas license can either take the written test at the DPS counter or complete the Texas Adult Driver Education Course and use the course final exam as a substitute. For someone in Brewster County, the Alpine DPS office is about 26 miles away on US-90. Showing up with an ADE-1317 certificate from a TDLR approved provider like TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, means that trip is for the road test only. The course also covers Texas-specific traffic laws and road signs thoroughly, which is useful if you have never held a Texas license before.

See where Traffic School works