Get Your First Texas License Starting Right Here in Burnet 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. Pass the built-in final exam, get your ADE-1317 certificate, and walk into the Burnet County area DPS office ready for your driving skills test.

  • TDLR Approved: Course approved and regulated by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation under Title 16, Chapter 84.
  • Self-Paced Access: No daily hour cap. Finish the required 6 hours in one sitting or log back in across multiple sessions.
  • ADE-1317 Certificate: Pass the final exam and receive your official ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion to bring to the DPS office.
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Create your account and begin the Texas Adult Driver Education Course. The course is text and image based with interactive lessons and quizzes between sections. Your progress saves automatically after each section, so you can log out and pick up exactly where you left off without losing anything.

Work Through the Material

The course covers Texas road signs, traffic laws, and alcohol and drug awareness rules that show up on the final exam. No live video streaming, no scheduled sessions. Work through each section at whatever pace fits your day, whether that is one long afternoon or spread across a few evenings.

Pass the Exam and Get Certified

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 ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion digitally. 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 Course Is a Day Without Your License

For anyone between 18 and 24, Texas law requires this course before you can apply for a first license at the DPS. That means no application, no road test, no license until this is done. Even for adults 25 and older, finishing the course now means skipping the in-person written test and getting to the Burnet County area DPS office for your driving skills test that much sooner. The road to your license runs through this course.

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Built Around Current Texas DPS Requirements

The Texas Adult Driver Education Course content aligns with current Texas DPS requirements and the latest TDLR guidelines under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. The material you study is the same material the DPS expects you to know before you ever get behind the wheel for your road test.

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

Every lesson meets TDLR standards under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. The course covers exactly what Texas requires for adult driver education certification.

Access From Anywhere

Log in from any device with a browser. Burnet County has stretches with limited options, so not being tied to a classroom or a specific location matters when you are trying to get this done.

One Flat Price

Pay $38.00 and get full access to all course material, the final exam, and your ADE-1317 certificate upon passing. No hidden fees added at checkout.

Texas Adult Driver Education Course Online

Complete the required 6 hours on your own schedule, pass the built-in final exam, and receive your ADE-1317 certificate without driving to a classroom.

No Classroom Commute

Skip the drive to Marble Falls or Austin just to sit in a room for hours.

Final Exam Included

The 30-question final substitutes for the DPS Class C written knowledge test.

Progress Auto-Saved

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

In-Person Classroom Option

Traditional classroom courses exist but require scheduled sessions, fixed locations, and travel that adds time before you ever reach the DPS office.

Fixed Class Schedule

You work around the school's calendar, not your own availability.

Travel Required

Burnet County has no local classroom provider, so expect a drive each session.

Same Certificate Result

Both formats produce the ADE-1317, but one takes considerably more of your day.

How Long Does Each Path Actually Take?

Time matters when you are trying to get your license and get on with things.

Method
Estimated Time to Certificate
Online Course Complete the required 6 hours on your own schedule with no daily cap, no commute, and no waiting for a class to fill.
In-Person Classroom Multiple scheduled sessions across several days, plus drive time from Burnet County to wherever the nearest classroom provider holds class.

What You Actually Spend to Get Licensed

The course fee is one part of the total cost. Factor in what the other path adds.

Method
Realistic Total Cost
Online Course Pay $38.00 for the full course and ADE-1317 certificate. No gas, no parking, no missed work to sit in a classroom.
In-Person Classroom Course fees vary by provider, plus fuel costs for repeated round trips from Burnet County to the classroom location.

Pick Up Where You Left Off Anytime

Burnet County is spread out. You might start a lesson at home on Ranch Road 963 and finish it later on your lunch break somewhere else entirely. The course saves your progress server-side after every section, so switching devices or closing your browser does not cost you completed work.

  • Any Device

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

  • Auto-Saved Progress

    Every completed section saves automatically. Log back in and continue from exactly where you stopped.

  • No Session Timers

    No enforced breaks or mandatory wait periods between sections. Move through the material at your own speed.

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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 set under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, including Section 84.503 governing adult enrollment and certification.

  • TDLR approved Texas driver education provider
  • Compliant with Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84
  • ADE-1317 certificate issued upon passing
  • Aligned with current Texas DPS licensing requirements
  • Adult enrollment governed by Section 84.503

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This adult driver education course is for first-time 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, and who takes it by choice?

Texas law requires the Adult Driver Education Course for anyone between 18 and 24 applying for a first Texas driver license. 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 complete the course, but many take it anyway because passing the built-in final exam substitutes for the DPS Class C written knowledge test. That means skipping the written test entirely when you show up at the DPS office. For Burnet County residents, that is a meaningful time saver given the drive to the nearest DPS Driver License Office. Check your eligibility before enrolling to make sure you are in the right course.

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 DPS in place of the Class C written knowledge test you would otherwise take in person at the DPS office. Under current TDLR guidelines and Texas DPS requirements, passing the course final at the required score means you do not sit for a separate written test at the counter. The exam covers road signs and road rules, the same material the DPS tests on. Once you pass, you receive your ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion. Bring that certificate to the Burnet County area DPS Driver License Office when you apply, and the written test portion is already handled. The in-person driving skills test is still required and happens separately at the DPS.

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, so finishing the full course in a single day is possible if your schedule allows it. You can also spread the sessions across multiple days. Progress saves automatically after each section on the server side, so logging out between sessions does not reset your work. For Burnet County residents juggling work or other obligations, that kind of pacing matters. The only hard requirement is completing the full instructional hours and passing the final exam at 70% before the 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 your TDLR approved driver education provider after you finish the Texas Adult Driver Education Course and pass the final exam. It is the document the Texas DPS requires when you apply for a first driver license. Under current Texas DPS requirements, you present the ADE-1317 at the DPS Driver License Office as proof that you completed the state-mandated adult driver education requirement. For Burnet County residents, the nearest DPS Driver License Office that handles road tests is located in Marble Falls, roughly 15 miles from Burnet. Bring your ADE-1317 along with your other required documents when you go. The certificate is issued digitally after you pass, so you can print it or have it ready on a device.

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, completed through the online lessons and the final exam. What you do need to complete is the full instructional hours and a passing score on the final exam to receive your ADE-1317 certificate. The in-person driving skills test at the DPS is still required and is separate from this course entirely. Schedule that test at the Marble Falls DPS Driver License Office after you have your certificate in hand.

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 who complete the Texas Adult Driver Education Course and pass the built-in final exam receive an ADE-1317 certificate that substitutes for the Class C written knowledge test at the DPS counter. That means one less step at the office and less time spent waiting in line. For someone in Burnet County making the drive to the Marble Falls DPS Driver License Office, arriving with the written test already handled through the course is a real advantage. The course also covers Texas traffic laws and road signs in detail, which is useful for anyone who has never held a Texas license before, regardless of age. Section 84.503 of the Texas Administrative Code confirms the optional enrollment pathway for this age group.

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