Get Your First Texas License Starting Right Here in Elgin

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, 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 Bastrop County DPS office ready for your driving skills test.

  • TDLR Approved: Regulated under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, approved by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
  • Self-Paced Course: No daily hour cap. Finish in one sitting or log back in across multiple sessions whenever your schedule allows.
  • ADE-1317 Certificate: Pass the final exam and you get the digital ADE-1317 certificate the Texas DPS requires when you apply for your license.
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Sign up and get immediate access to the Texas Adult Driver Education Course. The course is approved by TDLR under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. Elgin residents in Bastrop County can start the same day they enroll, no waiting period required.

Work Through the Course

The course covers Texas road signs, traffic laws, and alcohol and drug awareness through text-based interactive lessons with 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.

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.

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You Cannot Apply for Your License Without This

Texas law requires first-time applicants ages 18 to 24 to complete this course before the DPS will process a license application. Every day without the certificate is another day you cannot get to the Bastrop County DPS Driver License Office for your driving skills test. Finish the course, pass the final, and get your ADE-1317 certificate in hand so you can book that appointment and get licensed.

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TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, is a TDLR-approved Texas driver education provider. This course meets current Texas DPS requirements and satisfies the adult driver education mandate under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, Section 84.503.

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

Approved by TDLR under Title 16, Chapter 84. The ADE-1317 certificate this course produces is accepted at every Texas DPS Driver License Office, including the one serving Bastrop County.

No Classroom Required

Text and image-based lessons load on any device with a browser. No scheduled sessions, no commute to a classroom in Bastrop or Austin just to sit through a lecture.

One Flat Price

Pay $38.00 and get full access to the complete 6-hour Texas Adult Driver Education Course. No hidden fees added at checkout.

Online Course

Complete the Texas Adult Driver Education Course on your own schedule, from anywhere, with your progress saved automatically after every section.

Work On Your Schedule

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

No Drive to Class

Skip the round trip to a classroom in Bastrop or Austin entirely.

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 fixed location, which adds travel time for Elgin residents in Bastrop County.

Fixed Class Schedule

You attend on the school's timetable, not yours.

Travel Required

Elgin residents must drive to wherever the classroom is located.

Certificate Mailed or Picked Up

Certificate delivery depends on the school's own processing timeline.

How Long Does This Actually Take?

Here is what the time commitment looks like for an Elgin resident compared to the classroom alternative.

Method
Estimated Time to Certificate
Online Course Six hours of instruction completed on your own schedule, no commute, no waiting for a class to fill.
In-Person Classroom Six hours of instruction plus drive time to and from a classroom, scheduled around the school's availability, not yours.

What You Pay to Get Licensed

The course fee is one part of the total cost of getting your first Texas license from the Bastrop County DPS office.

Method
Realistic Total Cost
Online Course $38.00 covers the full Texas Adult Driver Education Course and your ADE-1317 certificate with no add-on fees.
In-Person Classroom Classroom course fees vary by school and do not include fuel costs for driving to and from sessions in Bastrop or Austin.

Pick It Up From Any Device

The course runs in any browser on a phone, tablet, or laptop. Plenty of people in Elgin work through sections on a phone during a lunch break and finish the rest at home that evening. No app download needed, and your progress is waiting for you every time you log back in.

  • Any Device

    Phone, tablet, or desktop browser all work. No special software or app installation required.

  • Auto-Saved Progress

    The server saves your place after each section. 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 you are ready.

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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 meets current Texas DPS requirements and satisfies the adult driver education mandate under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, Section 84.503.

  • TDLR-approved Texas driver education provider
  • Meets Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84
  • ADE-1317 certificate accepted at Texas DPS offices
  • Covers current Texas DPS Class C knowledge requirements
  • Reviewed against latest TDLR guidelines

Need a Different Texas Driver Education Course?

This page covers the 6-hour adult 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?

Texas requires first-time driver license applicants between the ages of 18 and 24 to complete the Texas Adult Driver Education Course before the DPS will process their application. That requirement comes 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 the course, but many do because completing it and passing the built-in final exam lets them skip the in-person DPS written knowledge test entirely. If you are in Bastrop County and fall into either group, enrolling at TrafficSchool.net gets you started under a TDLR-approved course that satisfies current Texas DPS requirements.

Does passing the course final exam really replace the DPS written test?

Yes. The 30-question final exam built into this course substitutes for the DPS Class C written knowledge test under current Texas DPS requirements. That means once you pass the final at the required score, you do not sit for a separate written test at the Bastrop County DPS Driver License Office. The ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion you receive after passing serves as proof to the DPS that you have met the knowledge testing requirement. The in-person driving skills test at the DPS is a separate step and still required. Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84 governs the standards this course must meet to qualify for that substitution. Bring your ADE-1317 certificate when you go in for your license application.

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 on this course, so you can work through all of it in a single sitting or spread it across several days depending on your schedule. Your progress saves automatically after each section, so logging out does not cost you any completed work. Elgin residents who work during the week often finish a few sections in the evening and wrap up the rest on a weekend. The final exam is the last step, and passing it at the required score of 70% completes the course.

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 finish the Texas Adult Driver Education Course and pass the final exam. It is the document the Texas DPS requires to confirm you have completed state-mandated driver education. Under current Texas DPS requirements, you bring this certificate to the DPS Driver License Office when you apply for your first Texas license. For Elgin residents in Bastrop County, the nearest DPS Driver License Office is in Bastrop, roughly 15 miles from Elgin. You receive the ADE-1317 digitally after passing the final exam. Print it or have it ready on your phone when you go in. Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84 governs the certificate standards.

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 to the adult course governed by Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, Section 84.503. The 6-hour adult course is instruction only. You complete the lessons, pass the final exam, and get your ADE-1317 certificate without any mandatory driving log. The in-person driving skills test at the DPS is still required before the DPS issues your license, but that is a DPS step, not a course requirement. Elgin residents schedule the driving skills test at the Bastrop DPS Driver License Office after completing the course.

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

The practical reason is simple: passing the course final exam substitutes for the in-person DPS written knowledge test, which means one fewer thing to deal with at the Bastrop County DPS Driver License Office. Adults 25 and older applying for a first Texas license still have to pass a knowledge test somewhere. Taking it through this course means you study the material on your own schedule, take the 30-question exam when you feel ready, and walk into the DPS with your ADE-1317 certificate already covering the written test requirement. Under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, Section 84.503, the course is optional for this age group, but the knowledge test itself is not optional at the DPS. Enrolling at TrafficSchool.net handles that requirement before you ever set foot in the office.

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