Get Your First Texas License Starting Right Here in Granite Shoals

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 in-person DPS written knowledge test. Pass the built-in final exam, get your ADE-1317 certificate, and walk into the Burnet County area DPS office ready for your driving skills test.

  • 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: Digital certificate issued on passing. Bring it to the DPS office when you apply for your license.
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Create your account with TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, a TDLR approved Texas driver education provider. Your progress saves automatically after each section, so you can close out and come back without losing your place.

Work Through the Course

The Texas Adult Driver Education Course covers road signs, Texas traffic laws, and alcohol and drug material through text and image-based interactive lessons with quizzes between sections. No live video streaming. No enforced timers. Work through it on your schedule.

Pass the Exam and Get Certified

After completing 6 hours of TDLR approved instruction, you take a 30-question final exam covering road signs and road rules. Score 70% or better and you receive your digital ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion. That certificate replaces the DPS Class C written knowledge test.

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Every Day Without This Done Is a Day Without Your License

For anyone 18 to 24 in Granite Shoals, the Texas Adult Driver Education Course is not optional. Texas law requires it before you can apply for your first license. The sooner you finish the course and pass the built-in exam, the sooner you can book your driving skills test at the Burnet County DPS office and get your license in hand. Ages 25 and older can skip the in-person written test entirely by finishing this course first.

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Approved by the State. Accepted at Your DPS Office.

TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, is a TDLR approved Texas driver education provider. The Texas Adult Driver Education Course meets the requirements set under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, as of the latest TDLR guidelines. Your ADE-1317 certificate is accepted at the Burnet County area DPS Driver License Office.

Last updated: 2025
State Accepted Certificate

Your ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion is issued digitally on passing and meets current Texas DPS requirements for first-time adult license applicants statewide, including Granite Shoals.

Access Any Device

Log in from your phone, tablet, or computer. Progress saves server-side after each section so you never repeat material you already finished.

One Flat Price

Pay $38.00 and get full access to the complete Texas Adult Driver Education Course, the final exam, and your ADE-1317 certificate on passing.

Online Course

Complete the Texas Adult Driver Education Course on your own schedule, no commute to a classroom, no set class times, and no waiting on other students.

No Classroom Commute

Work through all required material from wherever you have internet access.

Built-In Written Test

Pass the final exam here and skip the DPS written knowledge test entirely.

Instant Certificate Delivery

ADE-1317 certificate delivered digitally the moment you pass the final exam.

In-Person Classroom

Traditional classroom driver education requires fixed schedules, physical attendance, and a separate trip to the DPS for the written knowledge test afterward.

Fixed Class Schedule

Attendance required on the provider's timetable, not yours.

Separate DPS Written Test

Many in-person courses do not substitute for the DPS written knowledge test.

Limited Local Options

Classroom providers near Granite Shoals in Burnet County are limited in availability.

How Long Does Each Path Take?

Both paths require the same 6 hours of state-mandated instruction. The difference is when and where you do it.

Method
Estimated Time to Certificate
Online Course Complete the full 6 hours on your own schedule, in one day or spread across multiple sessions, with no daily cap.
In-Person Classroom Attend on the provider's fixed schedule, often split across multiple days, then still drive to the DPS for the written test.

What Does Each Option Cost?

Factor in the price of the course plus the time and fuel cost of getting to a classroom or DPS office from Granite Shoals.

Method
Realistic Total Cost
Online Course $38.00 total. No fuel cost, no classroom fees, no separate trip to DPS for the written knowledge test.
In-Person Classroom Classroom fees vary. Add fuel for the drive from Granite Shoals plus a separate DPS written test visit.

Pick Up Where You Left Off

The course saves your progress server-side after every section. Log in from your phone at home on Ranch Road 1431, switch to your laptop later that evening, and the course picks up exactly where you stopped. No daily hour cap means you set the pace.

  • Any Device

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

  • Auto-Saved Progress

    Server-side saving means your completed sections stay done even if you close the browser.

  • Log In Anytime

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

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About This 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 the requirements of Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, and is accepted by the Texas DPS for first-time adult license applicants across Burnet County.

  • TDLR approved Texas provider
  • Meets Title 16 Chapter 84 standards
  • ADE-1317 certificate issued on completion
  • Accepted at Burnet County DPS office
  • Current TDLR guidelines compliant

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Questions About the Course in Granite Shoals

Who is required to take this course in Texas?

Texas law requires the Texas Adult Driver Education Course for any first-time license applicant between the ages of 18 and 24. Under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, Section 84.503, this age group must complete the 6-hour course before applying for a Class C driver license at the DPS. Adults 25 and older are not required to take it, but completing the course lets them skip the in-person DPS written knowledge test, which is a real time saver when you factor in the drive from Granite Shoals to the Burnet County DPS Driver License Office. Check current Texas DPS requirements for your specific situation before enrolling.

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

Yes. The 30-question final exam built into the Texas Adult Driver Education Course substitutes for the DPS Class C written knowledge test. Under current Texas DPS requirements aligned with Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, passing the course final exam at the required score means you do not retake the written test in person at the DPS office. You still have to pass the driving skills test in person at the Burnet County area DPS Driver License Office. That road test is a separate requirement and the course does not replace it. Bring your ADE-1317 certificate when you go to the DPS to apply for your license.

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, so you can finish the full course in a single day if you have the time, or you can split it across multiple sessions over several days. Progress saves automatically after each section, so logging out does not cost you any completed work. Most people working steadily get through it faster than they expect. For Granite Shoals residents, finishing it quickly means you can schedule your driving skills test at the Burnet County DPS office sooner.

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 pass the course final exam. It is the document the Texas DPS requires as proof that you completed the state-mandated adult driver education requirement under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. TrafficSchool.net delivers it digitally after you pass. Bring it with you when you visit the Burnet County area DPS Driver License Office to apply for your first Texas license. Without it, the DPS cannot process your application if you are between 18 and 24. Keep a digital copy and a printed backup.

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 6-hour course covers classroom instruction only, delivered through text and image-based interactive lessons. The in-person driving skills test at the Burnet County DPS Driver License Office is still required before you get your license, but the course itself does not mandate any supervised driving hours. Check current TDLR guidelines if you have questions about what the DPS expects at 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 DPS written knowledge test. Under current Texas DPS requirements tied to Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, adults 25 and older who complete the Texas Adult Driver Education Course and pass the final exam do not have to take the written test at the DPS office. For someone in Granite Shoals, that means one fewer trip to the Burnet County DPS Driver License Office, which sits roughly 15 miles away in Marble Falls. The course also covers Texas-specific traffic laws and road signs thoroughly, so it functions as solid preparation for the driving skills test regardless of age. The ADE-1317 certificate handles the written test requirement when you apply.

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