Get Your First Texas License Starting Right Here in Cottonwood Shores

This is the Texas Adult Driver Education Course, the state-mandated 6-hour program required for first-time license applicants ages 18 to 24 in Texas, and available to anyone 25 or older who wants to skip the written knowledge test at the DPS office. Complete the course, pass the final exam, and walk into the Burnet County DPS office ready for your driving skills test.

  • TDLR Approved: Regulated under Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 84, meeting current Texas DPS requirements.
  • Self-Paced Course: No daily hour cap. Finish in one sitting or log back in across multiple sessions whenever you have time.
  • ADE-1317 Certificate: You receive the official ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion to bring directly to the DPS license office.
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Three Steps and You're Done

Enroll Online

Create your account with TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, a TDLR approved Texas driver education provider. Confirm you meet the eligibility requirement: a first-time Texas license applicant who is at least 18 years old. That is the starting point under Section 84.503 of the Texas Administrative Code.

Complete the Lessons

Work through text and image-based interactive lessons covering Texas road signs, traffic laws, and alcohol and drug rules. Section quizzes check your understanding as you go. Your progress saves automatically after each section, so closing the browser does not cost you anything you already finished.

Pass the Exam and Get Your Certificate

After completing 6 hours of TDLR approved instruction, you take the 30-question final exam. Score 70% or higher and you pass. The course final substitutes for the DPS Class C written knowledge test. Your ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion is issued digitally so you can take it to the Burnet County DPS office.

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You Cannot Apply for Your License Until This Is Done

For anyone between 18 and 24 in Texas, the Adult Driver Education Course is a hard requirement before the DPS will process your license application. The sooner you finish the course and pass the built-in written exam, the sooner you can schedule your driving skills test at the Marble Falls DPS Driver License Office and get your license in hand. Every week you wait is a week you are still depending on someone else for a ride on 1431 or up to Burnet.

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Approved by the State, Built for Texas Roads

TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, is a TDLR approved Texas driver education provider. The Texas Adult Driver Education Course meets all current TDLR guidelines under Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 84. The certificate you earn here is the one the DPS actually accepts.

Last updated: Last reviewed to reflect current Texas DPS requirements and TDLR guidelines.
State Accepted Certificate

The ADE-1317 you get from this course is the exact document the Texas DPS requires when you apply for your first Class C license at $38.00.

No Classroom Required

The entire course runs through your browser. No driving to a classroom in Marble Falls or Burnet. Log in 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 of instruction and your ADE-1317 certificate on passing.

Online Course

Complete the Texas Adult Driver Education Course through TrafficSchool.net on your own schedule, with no commute to a classroom and no fixed class times to work around.

No Fixed Class Times

Log in and out as your schedule allows, with progress saved automatically after every section.

In-Person Classroom

Traditional classroom courses require you to show up at set times, often in Marble Falls or Burnet, adding drive time and schedule conflicts to an already busy week.

Fixed Location Required

You drive to a classroom on someone else's schedule, which adds time before you even start the material.

How Long Does This Actually Take?

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

Method
Estimated Time to Certificate
Online Course Six hours of coursework completed on your own schedule, no commute, no waiting for a class to fill before it starts.
In-Person Classroom Six hours of instruction plus drive time to Marble Falls or Burnet, which adds at least 20 to 30 minutes each way from Cottonwood Shores.

What Does Each Option Cost?

Price is not the only difference, but it is a real one when you are just trying to get your first Texas license.

Method
Realistic Total Cost
Online Course Flat rate of $38.00 covers the full course and your ADE-1317 certificate. No gas, no parking, no classroom fees added on.
In-Person Classroom Classroom tuition varies by provider and does not include the fuel cost of driving out of Cottonwood Shores to reach a licensed facility.

Pick Up Where You Left Off Anytime

The course works on any device with a browser. Start a section at home on your laptop, close it, and come back later on your phone. Nothing resets. Your progress is saved on the server after each section, so you are never starting over from scratch.

  • Any Device

    Phone, tablet, or desktop all work. No app download required to access your course materials.

  • Auto-Saved Progress

    The server saves your place after each completed section. Close the browser and your progress stays put.

  • Log In Anytime

    No scheduled session times. Return to the course whenever your schedule opens up, day or night.

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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 all requirements under Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 84 and is accepted by the Texas DPS for first-time license applicants statewide, including Burnet County residents.

  • TDLR approved Texas provider
  • Meets Title 16 Chapter 84 standards
  • ADE-1317 certificate issued on completion
  • Accepted at Texas DPS offices statewide
  • Current TDLR guidelines followed

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Questions About the Course in Cottonwood Shores

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 directly from Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 84, Section 84.503, which governs adult driver education enrollment in Texas. Adults 25 and older are not required to take the course, but completing it lets them skip the in-person written knowledge test at the DPS. Both groups end up at the same place: the Marble Falls DPS Driver License Office, which serves Burnet County residents including those in Cottonwood Shores, ready for the driving skills test. Start your enrollment now to get that process moving.

Does passing the course final exam mean I skip the written test at the DPS?

Yes. The final exam built into the Texas Adult Driver Education Course substitutes for the DPS Class C written knowledge test, as recognized under current Texas DPS requirements and TDLR guidelines. The 30-question exam covers road signs and road rules. Score the required passing score and you do not retake a written test in person at the DPS office. What you still do at the DPS is the driving skills test, which is a separate in-person requirement no course can replace. When you show up at the Marble Falls DPS Driver License Office serving Burnet County, bring your ADE-1317 certificate and you are already past the written knowledge hurdle. Enroll, finish the course, and get that exam behind you.

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 6-hour minimum under Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 84. There is no daily hour cap on this course, so finishing it in a single day is possible if your schedule allows. You can also split it across multiple sessions since your progress saves automatically after each section. Cottonwood Shores is a small community and most residents are about 15 to 20 minutes from Marble Falls. Finishing the course in one or two sittings means you can schedule your DPS driving skills appointment at the Marble Falls office faster than waiting for a classroom session to open 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 a TDLR approved Texas driver education provider when you finish the course and pass the final exam. It is the document the Texas DPS requires from adult driver education completers when they apply for a first Texas license, per current Texas DPS requirements under Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 84. After passing, you receive the ADE-1317 digitally. Print it or have it accessible on your phone. When you go to the Marble Falls DPS Driver License Office, which handles license applications for Burnet County residents including Cottonwood Shores, you present it as part of your application package. Do not show up at the DPS 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 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 the 6-hour classroom-equivalent instruction component only. The in-person driving skills test at the DPS is still required and is a separate step you schedule directly with the Texas DPS. For Cottonwood Shores residents, that means booking your road test appointment at the Marble Falls DPS Driver License Office in Burnet County. Finish the course first, then schedule that appointment.

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

The practical reason is simple: completing the Texas Adult Driver Education Course lets adults 25 and older skip the in-person written knowledge test at the DPS, as permitted under current TDLR guidelines and Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 84. The DPS office in Marble Falls, which is roughly 15 to 20 minutes from Cottonwood Shores depending on where you are in the Burnet County area, handles both written tests and driving skills tests. Skipping the written test by passing the course final exam means one fewer trip and one fewer thing to prepare for separately. For someone getting their first Texas license later in life, that is a real time saver. Enroll, pass the final, and show up at the DPS with one less box to check.

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