Get Your First Texas License Starting Right Here in Garfield

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. Approved by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, this course gets you to the Bastrop County DPS office ready to drive.

  • TDLR Approved: Course meets current Texas DPS requirements under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84.
  • Self-Paced Access: No daily hour cap. Finish in one sitting or log back in across multiple sessions whenever you need.
  • ADE-1317 Certificate: Pass the final exam and get your digital ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion to bring to the DPS office.
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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. Garfield sits in Bastrop County, and this course satisfies the state requirement before you ever walk into a DPS office.

Work Through the Course

Move through text and image-based lessons covering Texas road signs, traffic laws, and alcohol and drug material. Quizzes appear between sections. Your progress saves automatically after each section, so closing the browser does not cost you anything. No live video streams, no scheduled sessions.

Pass the Exam and Get Your Certificate

After completing 6 hours of TDLR-approved instruction, take the 30-question final exam. Score 70% or higher and the course issues your digital ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion. That certificate substitutes for the DPS Class C written knowledge test when you apply for your license.

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You Cannot Apply for a License Until This Is Done

For anyone between 18 and 24 in Garfield, Texas law requires this course before the DPS will process a first-time 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 Bastrop County DPS Driver License Office and get your license in hand. Every day you wait is another day without a license.

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Built on the Rules Texas Actually Requires

TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, is a TDLR-approved Texas driver education provider. The Texas Adult Driver Education Course follows the framework set by Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, and meets current Texas DPS requirements as of the latest TDLR guidelines.

Last updated: Last reviewed for compliance with current TDLR guidelines.
State Approved Course

TDLR-approved under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. The certificate this course issues is exactly what the Bastrop County DPS Driver License Office accepts.

Access on Any Device

Log in from your phone, laptop, or tablet. Progress saves server-side after each section so you pick up exactly where you stopped, every time.

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 at TrafficSchool.net

Work through the Texas Adult Driver Education Course on your own schedule, no commute required, and get your ADE-1317 certificate digitally after passing.

No Daily Hour Cap

Finish the full 6 hours in one day or spread sessions across multiple days.

In-Person Classroom Option

Classroom-based adult driver education still exists in Texas but requires finding a licensed provider near Bastrop County and attending scheduled sessions.

Fixed Class Schedule

You attend on the provider's timetable, not yours, which limits scheduling options.

How Long Does Each Path Take?

From enrollment to walking into the Bastrop County DPS Driver License Office with your certificate in hand.

Method
Estimated Time to Certificate
Online Course Complete the state-required 6 hours on your own schedule, finish in one day if you want, certificate issued immediately after passing the final exam.
In-Person Classroom Depends entirely on when a licensed provider near Bastrop County schedules their next available adult driver education session.

What Does Each Option Cost?

Price comparison for adult driver education serving Garfield and the surrounding Bastrop County area.

Method
Realistic Total Cost
Online Course at TrafficSchool.net Pay $38.00 total for the full TDLR-approved Texas Adult Driver Education Course, certificate included, no add-on charges.
In-Person Classroom Prices vary by provider and typically run higher than online options, with no guaranteed schedule flexibility for Bastrop County residents.

Pick It Up From Any Screen

The Texas Adult Driver Education Course works on the phone in your pocket right now. Log in from anywhere in Bastrop County, work through a section, close the app, and come back later. Nothing resets. Your progress stays exactly where you left it on the server.

  • Phone Friendly

    Every lesson and quiz loads cleanly on a mobile browser without needing a separate app download.

  • Auto-Saved Progress

    The server saves your place after each section so logging out never costs you completed work.

  • Pick Up Anytime

    No scheduled sessions to miss. Return to the course whenever your day opens up and keep moving forward.

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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 satisfies current Texas DPS requirements for first-time adult license applicants statewide, including Garfield and Bastrop County.

  • TDLR-approved Texas driver education provider
  • Meets Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84
  • Issues official ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion
  • Accepted by Texas DPS Driver License Offices
  • Covers current Texas DPS Class C knowledge requirements

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This page covers the 6-hour adult course for first-time license applicants. Other situations call for different courses.

Questions About the Texas Adult Driver Education Course

Who is required to take this course in Texas?

Anyone applying for a 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 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 under current TDLR guidelines, but they can take it voluntarily to skip the in-person DPS Class C written knowledge test. If you live in Garfield and fall into either group, enrollment through a TDLR-approved provider like TrafficSchool.net satisfies the state requirement. Start by confirming your age group so you know exactly what the Bastrop County DPS Driver License Office will need from you.

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

Yes. The 30-question final exam built into the Texas Adult Driver Education Course substitutes for the DPS Class C written knowledge test, as recognized under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. Pass the final at the required score and the DPS does not make you retake a written test at the counter. The exam covers road signs and road rules in equal measure, the same material the DPS written test pulls from. What the course does not replace is the in-person driving skills test. You still schedule and pass that at the Bastrop County DPS Driver License Office. Bring your ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion when you go, and the written test requirement is already handled before you walk in.

How long does the course actually 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 sit down and finish all of it in a single day if your schedule allows. You can also split it across multiple sessions since progress saves automatically after each section. Realistically, most people working through the road signs, traffic law, and alcohol and drug sections without rushing finish in one solid sitting or two shorter ones. Garfield is roughly 30 miles from the Bastrop DPS Driver License Office, so finishing the course quickly means you can book your driving skills test appointment sooner rather than later.

What is the ADE-1317 certificate and what do I do with it?

The ADE-1317 is the official Certificate of Completion issued by a TDLR-approved provider when you pass the Texas Adult Driver Education Course final exam. It is the document the Texas DPS requires when you apply for a first-time driver license, as outlined under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. Without it, the Bastrop County DPS Driver License Office cannot process your first-time license application if you are between 18 and 24. TrafficSchool.net issues the ADE-1317 digitally after you pass the final exam at the required score. Print it or save it to your phone before your DPS appointment. Bring it along with your other required identification documents when you go in for your driving skills test and license application.

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. As an adult applicant, your path after finishing the course is to pass the final exam, receive your ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion, and then schedule your in-person driving skills test at the Bastrop County DPS Driver License Office. The driving skills test is still required and conducted in person at the DPS. No practice hour log is submitted. Focus your preparation on the road test itself, not on tracking hours.

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

The practical reason is simple: passing the course final exam means you do not have to take the DPS Class C written knowledge test in person at the Bastrop County DPS Driver License Office. Under current TDLR guidelines and Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, adults 25 and older applying for a first Texas license can substitute the course completion certificate for the in-person written test. That saves a trip to the DPS just for the written portion. The Bastrop DPS office is about 30 miles from Garfield, so cutting out one visit matters. You still go in for the driving skills test and the license application, but you walk in with the written test already done. For anyone who has been putting off getting a Texas license, this is a real time saver.

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