Get Your First Texas License Starting Right Here in Hollywood Park

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. Ages 25 and older can take it to skip the in-person DPS written knowledge test entirely. Either way, you leave with the ADE-1317 certificate DPS needs and the driving skills test is all that is left.

  • TDLR Approved: Regulated under Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 84, meeting current Texas DPS requirements for adult driver education.
  • Self-Paced: 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 of Completion to bring to the DPS office.
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Create your account and begin the Texas Adult Driver Education Course immediately. The course runs through text and image based interactive lessons with quizzes between sections. Your progress saves server-side after each section, so closing the browser does not cost you anything. Pick up exactly where you left off next time you log in.

Work Through the Material

The course covers Texas road signs, traffic laws, and alcohol and drug content required under TDLR guidelines. No live video streaming, no scheduled sessions. Adults taking this course are not required to log behind-the-wheel practice hours, which is one key difference from the teen program under Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 84.

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 pass. That exam substitutes for the DPS Class C written knowledge test. You get the ADE-1317 certificate digitally and head to the DPS office ready for the driving skills test only.

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You Cannot Apply for a License Until This Is Done

For anyone 18 to 24 in Bexar County, the Texas Adult Driver Education Course is a required step before DPS will process your first license application. The DPS office serving Hollywood Park residents sits roughly 10 miles away on Blanco Road in San Antonio. Every day without this certificate is a day you cannot schedule that driving skills test. Finish the course, get the ADE-1317, and walk in ready.

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Built Around What Texas DPS Actually Requires

TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, is a TDLR approved Texas driver education provider. The course content aligns with current Texas DPS requirements and the rules set out under Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 84. As of the latest TDLR guidelines, this course satisfies the adult driver education requirement for first-time applicants.

Last updated: Last reviewed in accordance with current TDLR guidelines and Texas DPS requirements.
State Approved Content

Every lesson meets TDLR standards under Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 84. The material covers exactly what Texas DPS expects a first-time adult license applicant to know before the driving skills test.

No Classroom Required

Work through the course from any device with a browser. No commute to a classroom in San Antonio, no fixed schedule, and no waiting for a seat. Log in from Hollywood Park and go.

One Flat Price

The full Texas Adult Driver Education Course is $38.00. That covers all lessons, the section quizzes, and the final exam that substitutes for the DPS Class C written knowledge test.

Online Course

Complete the Texas Adult Driver Education Course from Hollywood Park without driving to a classroom. Work at your own schedule, no daily cap, progress saves automatically after each section.

Automatic Progress Saving

Server-side saves after every section mean you never lose completed work between sessions.

Built-In Written Test

The 30 question final exam substitutes for the DPS Class C written knowledge test entirely.

Digital ADE-1317 Certificate

Certificate arrives digitally after passing, ready to bring to the DPS office in San Antonio.

In-Person Classroom

Classroom driver education still exists in Bexar County but requires scheduled sessions, a commute, and coordinating around an instructor's calendar rather than your own.

Fixed Class Schedule

You attend on the school's timeline, not yours, which limits flexibility for working adults.

Separate DPS Written Test

Some classroom programs do not substitute for the DPS written knowledge test the way this course does.

Travel to Location

Getting to a classroom in San Antonio from Hollywood Park adds time before you even start learning.

How Long Does This Actually Take?

Two paths to the same ADE-1317 certificate. One is a lot faster to start.

Method
Estimated Time to Certificate
Online Course Start today from Hollywood Park, no commute, no waiting list, no scheduled session required to begin.
In-Person Classroom Find a Bexar County provider, check their schedule, drive to San Antonio, and fit your life around their calendar.

What You Are Actually Paying For

The certificate is the same. The price to get there is not.

Method
Realistic Total Cost
Online Course One flat rate of $38.00 covers all lessons, quizzes, and the final exam with no add-on fees.
In-Person Classroom Bexar County classroom programs typically run higher, and that does not include gas or parking in San Antonio.

Works on Whatever Device You Have

The course runs in any browser, phone, tablet, or laptop. Hollywood Park does not have a driver education classroom on every corner, so being able to work from your couch or on a lunch break matters. No app download required. Log in, pick up where you stopped, and keep moving toward that DPS appointment.

  • Any Device

    Phone, tablet, or laptop all work. No special software or downloads needed to access the course lessons.

  • Saved Progress

    Every completed section saves to the server automatically so you never repeat work you already finished.

  • Log In Anytime

    No session timers forcing you to stay logged in. Come back the next day and your place is held.

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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 current Texas DPS requirements and the standards set under Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 84 for adult driver education in Bexar County and statewide.

  • TDLR approved Texas driver education provider
  • Meets Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 84
  • Issues official ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion
  • Aligned with current Texas DPS requirements
  • Serves first-time adult license applicants statewide

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This adult driver education course is for first-time Texas license applicants only, not for ticket dismissal or insurance reduction.

Questions About the Texas Adult Driver Education Course

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 DPS will process their application. That requirement comes from Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 84, specifically 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. Both groups end up with the same ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion. If you live in Hollywood Park and fall into either group, enrolling through a TDLR approved provider like TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, satisfies the state requirement.

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

Yes. The 30 question final exam built into this course substitutes for the DPS Class C written knowledge test under current Texas DPS requirements. You do not retake a written test at the DPS Driver License Office when you go to apply. The exam covers road signs and road rules, and you need to hit 70% to pass. What you still do at the DPS is the in-person driving skills test. That road test is separate and required regardless of how you completed your driver education. For Hollywood Park residents, the DPS office handling road tests is located on Blanco Road in San Antonio, roughly 10 miles away. Bring your ADE-1317 certificate when you go.

How long does the course take and can I finish it in one day?

The course requires 6 hours of TDLR approved instruction as mandated under Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 84. There is no daily hour cap, so finishing in a single day is possible if your schedule allows. You can also split it across multiple sessions since progress saves server-side after each section. Logging out does not reset your work. Most people working through it steadily find the material moves at a reasonable pace once they get into the road signs and traffic law sections. As of the latest TDLR guidelines, the 6 hour requirement applies to all enrollees regardless of age. Start when you are ready and go as far as you want each session.

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

The ADE-1317 is the official Certificate of Completion issued under TDLR rules when you pass the Texas Adult Driver Education Course final exam. It is the document that proves to Texas DPS you completed the state required adult driver education. You bring it to the DPS Driver License Office when you apply for your first Texas license. For Hollywood Park residents in Bexar County, that means the DPS office on Blanco Road in San Antonio. The certificate is issued digitally after you pass. Print it or have it accessible on your phone. Without it, DPS cannot process a first-time license application for anyone in the 18 to 24 age group, and adults 25 and older need it to skip the in-person written knowledge test.

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. That requirement applies to the teen driver education program, not the adult course governed by Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 84 and Section 84.503. The adult course is classroom instruction only, which in this case means the online lessons, section quizzes, and the final exam. The in-person driving skills test at the DPS is still required and is separate from this course entirely. You schedule that road test at the DPS Driver License Office in San Antonio after you have your ADE-1317 certificate in hand. No practice hour log, no parent signature form, none of the teen program requirements apply here.

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 applying for a first Texas license can either take the written knowledge test at the DPS office or complete an approved adult driver education course instead. Completing the course means the built-in final exam handles that requirement before you ever walk into the DPS office on Blanco Road in San Antonio. For someone who has been driving in another state for years and just moved to Bexar County, sitting down to study Texas-specific road signs and traffic laws through the course is often more efficient than showing up cold to a DPS written test. Section 84.503 of the Texas Administrative Code makes this option available statewide.

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