Get Your First Texas License Starting Right Here in Converse

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 DPS written knowledge test entirely. Either way, you walk into the Bexar County DPS office already done with the written portion.

  • 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 are ready.
  • ADE-1317 Certificate: Pass the final exam and you get the ADE-1317 certificate the DPS requires when you apply for your license.
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Adult 4-hour Abbreviated Course
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Sign up and enroll in 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 log out and pick back up without losing anything.

Work Through the Course

The course runs through Texas traffic laws, road signs, and safe driving rules using text and image based interactive lessons with quizzes between sections. No live video streaming. No enforced timers. Work through the material at whatever pace fits your schedule, day or night.

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 ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion. That certificate substitutes for the DPS Class C written knowledge test when you apply at the Bexar County DPS Driver License Office.

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Every Day You Wait Is a Day Without Your License

For anyone between 18 and 24 in Converse, the Texas Adult Driver Education Course is not optional. You cannot submit your Texas license application until this course is done. For adults 25 and older, finishing the course means you show up at the DPS Driver License Office off Bitters Road in San Antonio, about 20 miles from Converse, ready for the driving skills test and nothing else. The written test is already behind you.

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Built Around Current Texas DPS Requirements

As of the latest TDLR guidelines, this course meets the adult driver education standards set under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, holds active TDLR approval. The content reflects current Texas DPS requirements for first-time adult license applicants in Bexar County and across the state.

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

TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, is a TDLR approved Texas driver education provider. The course satisfies the state requirement under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84.

Access Anywhere

Log in from any device with a browser. Progress saves server-side after each section. No software to install and no session lost if you close the tab and come back later.

One Flat Price

The Texas Adult Driver Education Course costs $38.00. No hidden fees added at checkout. Pay once and you have access to the full course and final exam.

Online Course

Complete the Texas Adult Driver Education Course on your own schedule from any device. No commute, no classroom seat, no fixed start time.

No Daily Hour Cap

Finish the full course in one day or spread sessions across multiple days.

Built-In Written Test

The final exam substitutes for the DPS Class C written knowledge test at the office.

Instant Certificate

Pass the final and your ADE-1317 certificate is available digitally right away.

In-Person Classroom

Traditional classroom courses require you to show up on a set schedule at a licensed school, which adds travel time for Converse residents.

Fixed Class Schedule

You attend on the school's timeline, not yours, with no flexibility for work or family.

Separate DPS Written Test

Some in-person options may still require the written knowledge test at the DPS office.

Travel Required

Converse residents must drive to a licensed school location, adding time and fuel cost.

How Long Does Each Path Take?

Time from enrollment to walking into the Bexar County DPS Driver License Office ready for your driving skills test.

Method
Estimated Time to Certificate
Online Course Complete the state required 6 hours on your own schedule, pass the final, and get your ADE-1317 certificate the same day.
In-Person Classroom Classroom sessions run on fixed dates and times, adding days or weeks before you can apply at the DPS office.

What Does Each Option Cost?

Compare the total cost of getting your adult driver education requirement handled in Bexar County.

Method
Realistic Total Cost
Online Course One flat fee of $38.00 covers the full Texas Adult Driver Education Course and your ADE-1317 certificate.
In-Person Classroom Classroom course fees vary by school and often run higher, plus you add fuel costs driving to and from the location.

Pick Up Where You Left Off

The course works on phones, tablets, and laptops. Your progress saves server-side after every section. Log in from the couch on Loop 1604, from a break at work off Kitty Hawk Road, or anywhere else. No app download required. Just a browser and your login.

  • Any Device

    Phone, tablet, or laptop all work. No dedicated app needed to access your course or final exam.

  • Auto-Saved Progress

    Every completed section saves automatically on the server. Close the browser and your place holds until you return.

  • Log In Anytime

    No scheduled session times. Return to the course whenever your day opens up and continue from the last completed section.

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About Your 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 adult enrollment standards set under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, Section 84.503, and reflects current Texas DPS requirements for first-time license applicants.

  • TDLR approved Texas driver education provider
  • Meets Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84
  • ADE-1317 certificate issued on course completion
  • Course content reflects current DPS requirements
  • Serves first-time adult applicants statewide

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Questions About the Texas Adult Driver Education Course

Who is required to take this course in Texas?

Anyone between 18 and 24 applying for their first Texas driver license must complete the Texas Adult Driver Education Course before the DPS will process their application. That requirement comes directly from Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, 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 DPS Class C written knowledge test. For Converse residents in either group, finishing the course online means you show up at the nearest Bexar County DPS Driver License Office with the written portion already handled. Start your enrollment at TrafficSchool.net to get moving on your application.

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 as a substitute for the Class C written knowledge test you would otherwise take in person at the Driver License Office. Under current TDLR guidelines and Texas DPS requirements, passing the course final exam at the required score satisfies the written knowledge test requirement. You still have to pass the in-person driving skills test at the DPS office, which is a separate step. The written test is not repeated at the DPS counter. For Converse residents, that means one less thing to deal with when you drive out to the Bexar County DPS location. Pass the final, get your ADE-1317 certificate, and head to the office ready for the road test only.

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 minimum under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. There is no daily hour cap on this course, so you can work through all of it in a single day or split it across multiple sessions over several days. Progress saves automatically after each section, so logging out does not cost you your place. When I went through it, I knocked out most of it on a Saturday and finished the rest Sunday morning before heading to the Bexar County DPS office. The pacing is entirely up to you. Enroll at TrafficSchool.net and start whenever your schedule opens up.

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 pass the course final exam. It is the document the Texas DPS requires when you apply for your first driver license. Without it, the DPS cannot process a first-time application for anyone in the 18 to 24 age group under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, Section 84.503. Adults 25 and older who took the course to skip the written test also bring this certificate to the office. You receive it digitally after passing the final. Print it or have it ready on your phone when you walk into the Bexar County DPS Driver License Office, roughly 20 miles from Converse, for your appointment.

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 the adult course. Under current TDLR guidelines governing adult driver education under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, the 6-hour instructional course and the passing final exam are what the state requires from adult applicants on the education side. The in-person driving skills test at the DPS is still required and is a completely separate step from the course. Practice driving on your own before that appointment. Converse sits close enough to Bexar County roads that you have plenty of real driving territory to work with before your skills test date.

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 final exam do not have to take the written knowledge test at the Driver License Office. For someone who has been putting off getting a first Texas license, that removes one of the bigger friction points. The Bexar County DPS Driver License Office that serves Converse residents handles a high volume of applicants, and walking in already past the written test step saves real time. Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, Section 84.503 specifically addresses this optional enrollment path. Enroll at TrafficSchool.net, finish the course, and show up at the DPS ready for the driving skills test only.

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