Get Your First Texas License Starting Right Here in Burleson 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 in Texas. Adults 25 and older can take it too and skip the in-person written knowledge test at the DPS. Pass the built-in final exam, get your ADE-1317 certificate, and walk into the Burleson County area DPS office ready for your driving skills test.

  • State Approved: Approved and regulated by TDLR under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84.
  • Self-Paced Course: No daily hour cap. Finish in one sitting or log back in across multiple sessions anytime.
  • ADE-1317 Certificate: Your digital certificate of completion is issued once you pass and goes straight to DPS.
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Create your account and begin the Texas Adult Driver Education Course through TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, a TDLR approved Texas driver education provider. Your progress saves automatically after each section, so you can stop and pick back up without losing ground.

Work Through the Material

The course covers Texas road signs, traffic laws, and alcohol and drug content through text and image-based interactive lessons with quizzes between sections. No live video streaming. No daily cap on how much you complete. Adults are not required to log any behind-the-wheel practice hours for this course.

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 higher and you receive your digital ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion, which substitutes for the DPS Class C written knowledge test when you apply for your license.

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You Cannot Apply for a Texas License Without This

For anyone between 18 and 24 in Burleson County, the Texas Adult Driver Education Course is a hard requirement before DPS will process your license application. Every week you wait is another week you are not licensed. Finish the course, pass the final, get the ADE-1317 certificate, and get yourself to the Bryan or Brenham DPS Driver License Office for your driving skills test.

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TDLR Approved and Built Around Texas Law

This course meets the requirements set out in Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, including Section 84.503 governing adult enrollment. As of the latest TDLR guidelines, completing this course satisfies the written knowledge test requirement for first-time adult applicants at the Texas DPS Driver License Office.

Last updated: 2025
Replaces the DPS Written Test

Pass the course final exam at 70% and you do not retake the written knowledge test in person at the DPS. That is one less thing to deal with on license day.

No Classroom Required

The entire course runs through your browser. No driving to a classroom in Bryan or Brenham. Work through it from wherever you have an internet connection.

One Flat Price

The course costs $38.00. No hidden fees added at checkout. That covers the full 6 hours and your ADE-1317 certificate once you pass.

Online Course

Complete the Texas Adult Driver Education Course through TrafficSchool.net without scheduling around a classroom in Caldwell or driving to Bryan for a session.

No Daily Hour Cap

Finish in one day or spread sessions across multiple days, no restrictions.

Auto-Saved Progress

Server-side saving means you never lose completed sections between logins.

Digital Certificate

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

In-Person Classroom

Traditional classroom driver education requires scheduling a course in the Bryan or Brenham area, adding travel time from Burleson County on top of the seat time.

Fixed Class Schedule

You attend on the provider's schedule, not your own availability.

Travel Required

Burleson County residents drive to Bryan or Brenham for every session.

Paper Certificate

Physical certificate must be collected in person before your DPS visit.

How Long This Actually Takes

Burleson County is roughly 30 miles from the Bryan DPS Driver License Office. Here is how the two paths compare on total time invested.

Method
Estimated Time to Certificate
Online Course Complete the 6-hour course on your own schedule with no commute to a classroom, then drive once to DPS for your skills test.
In-Person Classroom Multiple trips from Burleson County to Bryan or Brenham add travel time on top of every classroom hour you sit through.

What You Pay Compared to Other Options

Current Texas DPS requirements do not change what you owe at the DPS office, but how you complete the education portion affects your total out-of-pocket cost.

Method
Realistic Total Cost
Online Course Flat $38.00 covers the full course and your ADE-1317 certificate with no add-on fees at checkout.
In-Person Classroom Classroom providers in the Bryan and Brenham area typically charge more, plus you absorb fuel costs driving from Burleson County.

Works on Any Device You Have

The course runs in your browser on a phone, tablet, or computer. Burleson County residents in Caldwell or out near Somerville can work through lessons anywhere with a signal. No app download required. Your progress saves server-side after every section so switching devices mid-course does not set you back.

  • Any Device

    Phone, tablet, or laptop all work. No special software or app installation needed to start.

  • Saved Progress

    Every completed section saves automatically. Log out and return without repeating finished work.

  • Pick Up Anytime

    No session timers forcing you to stay logged in. Return when your schedule allows and continue from 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. The Texas Adult Driver Education Course offered here meets current Texas DPS requirements and the standards set in Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84 for adult driver education.

  • TDLR approved Texas provider
  • Meets Title 16, Chapter 84 standards
  • ADE-1317 certificate issued on completion
  • Approved for first-time adult applicants
  • Satisfies DPS written knowledge test requirement

Already Licensed and Need Something Else

This course is for first-time Texas license applicants only, not for ticket dismissal or insurance reduction.

Questions About the Texas Adult Driver Education Course

Who is required to take this course in Texas?

Texas law requires first-time license applicants between the ages of 18 and 24 to complete the Texas Adult Driver Education Course before DPS will process their application. That requirement comes from Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, specifically Section 84.503 governing adult 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 Driver License Office. Both groups receive the same ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion. If you are a Burleson County resident in either age group, enrolling now through TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, a TDLR approved provider, gets you moving toward your license appointment.

Does passing the course final exam mean I skip the written test at 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. The exam covers road signs and road rules, the same content DPS tests in person. Score the required passing score and you do not retake the written test at the office. That said, the in-person driving skills test at DPS is a separate requirement and still happens at the Bryan or Brenham DPS Driver License Office for Burleson County residents. Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84 governs how this substitution works. Pass the course final, bring your ADE-1317 certificate to DPS, and your written test obligation is done.

How long does the course take to finish?

The Texas Adult Driver Education Course requires 6 hours of TDLR approved instruction, which is the state-mandated 6-hour 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 sitting or spread it across several sessions over multiple days. Progress saves automatically server-side after each section, so logging out does not cost you completed work. For Burleson County residents who want to get to the Bryan DPS Driver License Office as soon as possible, finishing in one or two focused sessions is realistic. Start your enrollment through TrafficSchool.net and work through it on a schedule that fits your week.

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

The ADE-1317 is the official Certificate of Completion issued under current TDLR guidelines when you pass the Texas Adult Driver Education Course final exam. It is the document the Texas DPS Driver License Office requires from first-time adult applicants as proof they completed state-approved driver education. You receive it digitally once you pass. Bring it to your DPS appointment, either the Bryan office roughly 30 miles from Caldwell or the Brenham office, when you apply for your Class C license. Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84 establishes the certificate requirement. Do not schedule your DPS appointment until you have the ADE-1317 in hand, because DPS will not process your application without it.

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 6-hour course is entirely instruction-based, covering road signs, traffic laws, and alcohol and drug content through interactive lessons and quizzes. The in-person driving skills test at the DPS Driver License Office is still required and separate, but no practice hour log goes with your application. Burleson County residents can complete the full course, get the ADE-1317 certificate, and head to the Bryan or Brenham DPS office for the skills test.

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

The practical reason is skipping the in-person written knowledge test at the DPS Driver License Office. Under current Texas DPS requirements and Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, completing the adult driver education course substitutes for that test. For someone 25 or older getting their first Texas license, that means one fewer thing to deal with at the Bryan or Brenham DPS office, which is already a trip of roughly 30 miles from Caldwell. The course also covers current Texas traffic law in detail, which is useful for anyone who has not studied road rules recently. Enroll through TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, a TDLR approved provider, pass the final at 70%, and arrive at DPS with the ADE-1317 certificate already done.

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