Get Your First Texas License Starting Right Here in Comfort

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. Adults 25 and older can take it to skip the in-person written knowledge test at the DPS office. Either way, this course is how you get moving toward that license.

  • State Approved: Regulated by TDLR under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, covering adult driver education requirements.
  • Self-Paced: No daily hour cap. Finish in one sitting or log back in across multiple sessions until the course is done.
  • ADE-1317 Certificate: Pass the final exam and you get the digital ADE-1317 certificate DPS needs when you apply for your license.
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Course Requirement
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Adult 4-hour Abbreviated Course
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Total one-time price

$38.00
Includes instant email certificate delivery.
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Sign up with TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, a TDLR approved Texas driver education provider. Confirm you meet eligibility under Section 84.503 of the Texas Administrative Code. You need to be at least 18 and applying for your first Texas license.

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 fall between sections. Your progress saves automatically after each section, so you can log out and pick back up without losing ground.

Pass the Exam and Get Your Certificate

After completing 6 hours of TDLR approved instruction, you take a 30-question final exam. Hit 70% and you get your digital ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion. That certificate substitutes for the DPS Class C written knowledge test. Bring it to the DPS office when you apply.

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Every Day Waiting Is a Day Without Your License

For anyone 18 to 24 in Kendall County, the Texas Adult Driver Education Course is a required step before the DPS will process your license application. The sooner you finish the course and pass the built-in written test, the sooner you can book your driving skills test at the Kerrville DPS Driver License Office and get licensed. Nothing about that timeline moves until this course is done.

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Built on Current Texas DPS Requirements

Course content reflects current Texas DPS requirements and the latest TDLR guidelines under Title 16, Chapter 84 of the Texas Administrative Code. TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, holds active TDLR approval as a Texas driver education provider. The material you study here is what the state expects you to know.

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

This course carries active TDLR approval under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. The ADE-1317 certificate it produces is accepted at Texas DPS offices statewide, including the Kerrville location serving Comfort residents.

Access Anywhere

Log in from any device with a browser. Progress saves server-side after every section, so switching devices mid-course does not cost you completed work. No software to install.

One Flat Price

Pay $38.00 and get access to the full Texas Adult Driver Education Course. No hidden fees added at checkout. The ADE-1317 certificate is included in that price once you pass.

Online Course

Complete the Texas Adult Driver Education Course on your schedule, from Comfort or anywhere in Kendall County, without driving to a classroom.

No Classroom Commute

Skip the drive to Kerrville or San Antonio for in-person sessions. Work from home.

Self-Paced Schedule

No daily hour cap. Finish in one day or spread sessions across multiple days.

Instant Certificate

Pass the final exam and get your digital ADE-1317 certificate immediately.

In-Person Classroom

Traditional classroom driver education requires scheduled sessions at a licensed school, which means travel out of Comfort for most Kendall County residents.

Fixed Class Schedule

Attend on the school's timetable, not yours. Missing a session sets you back.

Travel Required

No licensed adult driver ed classroom operates in Comfort itself. Expect a drive.

Delayed Certificate

Certificate processing after in-person completion can add time before your DPS visit.

How Long Does This Actually Take?

Measured from enrollment to walking into the Kerrville DPS Driver License Office with your ADE-1317 certificate in hand.

Method
Estimated Time to Certificate
Online Course Finish the state mandated 6 hours on your own schedule, no daily cap, then get your certificate the same day you pass the final exam.
In-Person Classroom Scheduled sessions spread across multiple days or weeks, plus travel time from Comfort to wherever the school is located.

What You Pay to Get Licensed

Course cost compared against the time and travel expense of in-person options for someone coming from Comfort, Texas.

Method
Realistic Total Cost
Online Course $38.00 total, certificate included. No gas, no parking, no missed work to sit in a classroom across the county.
In-Person Classroom Tuition varies by school, plus fuel costs driving out of Comfort repeatedly for scheduled sessions over multiple days.

Works on the Device You Already Have

The course runs in any modern browser on a phone, tablet, or computer. Sitting at the kitchen table in Comfort or waiting somewhere in Kendall County, you can log in and keep going. No app download required. Progress saves server-side so nothing gets lost between sessions.

  • Any Device

    Phone, tablet, or desktop all work. The course loads in your browser without any additional software.

  • Auto-Saved Progress

    Every completed section saves to the server automatically. Log out and return without losing completed work.

  • Pick Up Anytime

    No session timers forcing you to stay logged in. Return to the course whenever your schedule allows.

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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 it delivers meets the requirements of Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, and produces the ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion accepted at Texas DPS Driver License Offices.

  • TDLR approved Texas driver education provider
  • Issues state accepted ADE-1317 certificate
  • Regulated under Texas Administrative Code Title 16
  • Course content meets current DPS requirements
  • Accepted at Kerrville DPS Driver License Office

Need a Different Texas Driver Education Course?

This page covers the first-time adult license course. 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, and who takes it by choice?

Texas law requires anyone between 18 and 24 applying for their first Texas driver license 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, which governs adult driver education 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. Both groups end up at the same place: the Kerrville DPS Driver License Office, which serves Comfort residents, with an ADE-1317 certificate in hand. Start your enrollment at TrafficSchool.net to confirm your eligibility before you begin.

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 substitutes for the DPS Class C written knowledge test under current TDLR guidelines and Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. Pass the final at the required score and DPS accepts your ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion in place of the in-person written test. You still have to pass the driving skills test at the DPS office in person. That road test is a separate requirement no course replaces. Comfort residents drive roughly 25 miles to the Kerrville DPS Driver License Office on Sidney Baker Street for that skills test. Bring your ADE-1317 certificate when you go.

How long does the course take, and can I finish it in one day?

The Texas Adult Driver Education Course covers 6 hours of TDLR approved instruction, meeting the state mandated 6-hour requirement under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. There is no daily hour cap, so finishing in a single day is possible if your schedule allows. You can also split sessions across multiple days since progress saves automatically after each section. The course has no enforced timers or mandatory break periods. For someone in Comfort with a full day open, starting in the morning and finishing by evening is realistic. Log in at TrafficSchool.net, work through the material, pass the final, and get your ADE-1317 certificate the same day.

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 under TDLR rules when you pass the Texas Adult Driver Education Course final exam. Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84 establishes this certificate as the document that proves you completed state approved adult driver education. You bring it to the DPS Driver License Office when you apply for your license. For Comfort residents in Kendall County, that means the Kerrville DPS Driver License Office on Sidney Baker Street, about 25 miles from Comfort. The certificate arrives digitally after you pass the final exam. Print it or have it accessible on your phone. DPS will not process your first license 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 behind-the-wheel practice hours. 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 alcohol and drug material. The driving skills test at the DPS is still required and is a separate step. Comfort residents take that road test at the Kerrville DPS Driver License Office. Practice driving before your skills test is smart, but the course itself has no hour log requirement. Finish the course, pass the final, get your ADE-1317 certificate, then schedule your road test.

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 and TDLR guidelines tied to Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, completing the adult driver education course and passing its final exam substitutes for that written test. For someone in Comfort who moved to Texas from another state and needs a Texas license, walking into the Kerrville DPS Driver License Office without having to sit for the written knowledge test is a real advantage. The course also covers current Texas-specific traffic laws and road signs, which differ from other states. Passing the built-in 30-question final at the required score is the only written test you need. Enroll at TrafficSchool.net to get started.

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