Get Your First Texas License Starting Right Here in Ingram

This is the Texas Adult Driver Education Course, the state-mandated 6-hour program regulated by TDLR under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. Ages 18 to 24 must finish it before applying for a Texas license. Adults 25 and older can take it to skip the in-person written knowledge test at the DPS office. Either way, this is where you start.

  • TDLR Approved: Course meets current Texas DPS requirements under TDLR rules for adult driver education.
  • No Daily Cap: Finish in one sitting or log back in across multiple sessions with auto-saved progress.
  • ADE-1317 Certificate: Pass the final exam and get the certificate the Kerrville DPS office needs from you.
OPEN AN ACCOUNT
Course Requirement
Approved
Adult 4-hour Abbreviated Course
Processing Time
Instant
Hidden Fees
$0.00
Eligibility Check
--

Total one-time price

$38.00
Includes instant email certificate delivery.
Start Course
Secure 256-bit SSL Encrypted Payment

Three Steps and You're Done

Create Your Account

Sign up and confirm your eligibility as a first-time Texas license applicant who is at least 18 years old. The course is required under Section 84.503 of the Texas Administrative Code if you are between 18 and 24. Adults 25 and older enroll by choice to bypass the DPS written test.

Work Through the Course

Move through text and image-based lessons covering Texas road signs, traffic laws, and alcohol and drug material. Section quizzes check your understanding as you go. Progress saves automatically after each section, so closing the browser does not cost you any completed work.

Pass the Exam and Get Your Certificate

After completing 6 hours of TDLR-approved instruction, take the 30-question final exam and score 70% or higher. Passing it substitutes for the DPS Class C written knowledge test. Your digital ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion comes next, ready to bring to the Kerrville DPS Driver License Office.

Get Started Today

You Cannot Apply for Your License Until This Is Done

For anyone 18 to 24 in Kerr County, the Texas Adult Driver Education Course is a hard requirement before DPS will process your license application. The sooner you finish the course and pass the built-in written test, the sooner you walk into the Kerrville DPS Driver License Office with your ADE-1317 certificate and get scheduled for your driving skills test. Nothing moves forward until this step is complete.

Get Started

Approved by the State, Built for Texas Adults

TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, is a TDLR-approved Texas driver education provider. This course meets current Texas DPS requirements as defined under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. The content covers exactly what the DPS Class C written knowledge test covers.

Last updated: Last reviewed to reflect the latest TDLR guidelines for adult driver education in Texas.
State Approved Content

Every lesson aligns with TDLR-approved curriculum for the Texas Adult Driver Education Course, covering road signs, traffic laws, and impaired driving rules required under Chapter 84.

Log In Anywhere

Access the course from any device with a browser. Your progress saves server-side after each section, so you pick up exactly where you left off every time you log back in.

One Flat Price

Pay $38.00 and get full access to all course material, section quizzes, the final exam, and your ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion once you pass.

Online Course

Complete the Texas Adult Driver Education Course on your own schedule without driving to a classroom. Kerr County residents save the round trip entirely.

No Classroom Drive

Skip the trip to Kerrville or Fredericksburg for a scheduled in-person session.

In-Person Classroom

Traditional classroom sessions require a scheduled seat, a fixed time block, and travel from Ingram to wherever the class is held.

Fixed Schedule Required

You attend on the school's timetable, not yours, and travel is on you.

How Long Does This Actually Take?

The state requires 6 hours of instruction. Here is what that looks like depending on how you take it.

Method
Estimated Time to Certificate
Online Course Work through the full 6 hours in one day or split across sessions with no daily hour cap enforced.
In-Person Classroom Scheduled over one or more fixed sessions at a set location, often requiring advance registration and a drive from Ingram.

What You Pay Compared to the Classroom Option

The online course costs less and does not add fuel or travel time from Ingram into the equation.

Method
Realistic Total Cost
Online Course Pay $38.00 total. No travel cost from Ingram, no classroom fees, no scheduling hassle.
In-Person Classroom Classroom tuition varies by provider and does not include the cost of driving to and from class.

Take the Course From Any Device

The course runs in any modern browser on a phone, tablet, or computer. Living out on the Ingram side of Kerr County means you already know how to make things work without depending on a fixed location. This course works the same way.

  • Any Device

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

  • Auto-Saved Progress

    Every completed section saves to the server automatically so nothing gets lost between sessions.

  • Pick Up Anytime

    Log back in whenever you are ready. The course holds your place until you finish.

4.8 / 5 on Trustpilot from 842 reviews

Read more reviews on Trustpilot

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 is built specifically for first-time adult license applicants under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84.

  • TDLR-approved Texas driver education provider
  • Meets Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84
  • ADE-1317 certificate issued on passing
  • Course aligned with DPS Class C written test content
  • Regulated under current TDLR adult driver education guidelines

Already Have Your License? Check This Out

Got a ticket in Kerr County and need to clear it from your record? That is a different course entirely.

Questions About the Course and Getting Licensed in Ingram

Who is required to take this course in Texas?

Anyone applying for their first Texas driver license between the ages of 18 and 24 must complete the Texas Adult Driver Education Course before DPS will process the application. That requirement comes directly from Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, Section 84.503, which governs adult driver education enrollment in this state. Adults who are 25 or older are not required to take it, but completing the course lets them skip the in-person written knowledge test at the DPS office. Both groups end up at the same place: the Kerrville DPS Driver License Office, about 9 miles from Ingram, with an ADE-1317 certificate in hand. Start your enrollment now to get that process moving.

Does passing the course final 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, as recognized under current Texas DPS requirements tied to TDLR-approved adult driver education programs. The exam covers road signs and road rules, the same material the DPS written test covers. Score the required passing score and you do not sit for a separate written test at the Kerrville DPS Driver License Office. What you still do in person at DPS is the driving skills test. That road test is a separate DPS requirement and cannot be replaced by any course. Bring your ADE-1317 certificate when you go in for that appointment.

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 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 day or split it across as many sessions as you need. Progress saves automatically after each section. For Ingram residents who have work, school, or other obligations during the week, that kind of pacing matters. The only hard requirement is that you complete the full instructional content and pass the final exam before the ADE-1317 certificate is issued. Log in when you have time and keep moving forward.

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

The ADE-1317 is the official Certificate of Completion for the Texas Adult Driver Education Course, issued by your TDLR-approved provider once you pass the final exam. Under current Texas DPS requirements, this certificate is one of the documents you bring when you apply for your first Texas driver license. The Kerrville DPS Driver License Office, located roughly 9 miles from Ingram on the edge of Kerr County, is where Ingram residents handle that application and schedule the driving skills test. You receive the ADE-1317 digitally after passing. Print it or have it accessible on your phone. Do not show up at DPS without it. The application does not move forward without that certificate on file.

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 program. That requirement applies to the teen driver education track, not the adult course governed by Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, Section 84.503. What you do still face is the in-person driving skills test at the DPS, which is a separate requirement from the course itself. Passing the course and receiving your ADE-1317 certificate handles the education and written knowledge test portions. The road test at the Kerrville DPS Driver License Office is the remaining step. Practice your driving before that appointment. The examiner will put you through real traffic conditions.

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. Under current TDLR guidelines tied to Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, passing the course final exam substitutes for that DPS test. For someone in Ingram who has never held a Texas license, that means one fewer reason to make the drive to the Kerrville DPS Driver License Office unprepared. The course also covers current Texas traffic laws, road signs, and impaired driving rules in a format you can work through on your own schedule. If you want to walk into DPS already done with the written portion, this course is how you do it.

See where Traffic School works