Get Your First Texas License Starting Right Here in Kempner

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. Complete the course, pass the final exam, get your ADE-1317 certificate, and walk into the Lampasas 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 receive your official Certificate of Completion to bring to the Texas DPS Driver License Office.
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Create your account with TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, a TDLR approved Texas driver education provider. You must be at least 18 years old and applying for your first Texas Class C license. Kempner residents in Lampasas County enroll the same way as anyone else in the state.

Work Through the Course

The course uses text and image-based interactive lessons with quizzes between sections. Your progress saves automatically on the server after each section, so you can log out and pick up exactly where you left off. No live video streams, no scheduled sessions to attend.

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 traffic laws. Score 70% or higher and you receive your 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 Your License Without This

For anyone between 18 and 24 in Texas, the law is clear: the Texas Adult Driver Education Course must be finished before you can apply for a first-time Class C license. Every week you wait is another week you are not licensed. Finish the course, pass the built-in written test, and get to the Lampasas DPS Driver License Office ready to take your driving skills test. That is the only step left after this.

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Approved by the State, Built for Texas Roads

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 is governed by Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. The content reflects the road rules and signs you will encounter on Texas highways and in Lampasas County.

Last updated: Content reviewed and current as of the latest TDLR guidelines.
State Approved Content

Every lesson meets TDLR standards under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. The course covers exactly what the DPS Class C written knowledge test covers.

Access From Anywhere

Log in from any device with a browser. Progress saves server-side after each section, so switching devices between sessions does not cost you any completed work.

One Flat Price

The Texas Adult Driver Education Course costs $38.00. No hidden fees, no upsells required to get your ADE-1317 certificate after passing the final exam.

Online Course

Complete the Texas Adult Driver Education Course on your own schedule with no commute, no classroom seat, and no waiting for the next available session in Lampasas County.

No Daily Hour Cap

Finish in one day or spread sessions across multiple days with no enforced daily limit.

Written Test Built In

Pass the course final exam and skip the in-person DPS written knowledge test entirely.

Certificate Delivered Digitally

Your ADE-1317 arrives after passing, ready to bring to the Lampasas DPS office.

In-Person Classroom

Traditional classroom driver education requires finding a licensed school near Kempner, scheduling around their calendar, and still taking the DPS written knowledge test separately.

Fixed Class Schedule

You attend on the school's timetable, not your own, with limited availability near Kempner.

Separate Written Test

Classroom courses may still require the in-person DPS written knowledge test at the office.

Travel Required

Getting to a licensed classroom school from Kempner adds driving time before you are even licensed.

How Long Does Each Path Take?

From starting the course to walking into the Lampasas DPS Driver License Office with everything you need.

Method
Estimated Time to Certificate
Online Course Complete the 6-hour course on your own schedule, then drive roughly 20 miles to the Lampasas DPS office for your driving skills test.
In-Person Classroom Find a school near Lampasas County, attend on their schedule, then still make the trip to the DPS office for testing.

What Does Each Option Cost?

Price is one factor. Time and convenience from Kempner are the others worth thinking about.

Method
Realistic Total Cost
Online Course TrafficSchool.net charges $38.00 for the full Texas Adult Driver Education Course, including your ADE-1317 certificate on completion.
In-Person Classroom Classroom driver education schools in the Lampasas County area typically charge more and require additional travel time from Kempner.

Pick Up Where You Left Off

The course works on phones, tablets, and computers. Your progress saves automatically on the server after every section. Log in from your phone sitting at home on FM 2808, then finish the last section on a laptop later. No app download required, no lost progress between devices.

  • Any Device

    Access every lesson and quiz from any browser-enabled phone, tablet, or computer without installing anything.

  • Auto-Saved Progress

    Server-side saving means closing the browser or switching devices never sends you back to the beginning of a section.

  • Log In Anytime

    No session timers forcing you to stay logged in. Return to the course whenever you are ready to continue.

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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 is governed by Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. Kempner residents in Lampasas County use this course to satisfy the state requirement before applying for a first Texas Class C license.

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

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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 must 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 it, but completing the course lets them skip the in-person DPS written knowledge test, which is a real time saver for anyone who does not want to sit in the Lampasas DPS Driver License Office waiting for a test slot. Check your situation against current Texas DPS requirements and enroll through TrafficSchool.net if either description fits you.

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. The exam covers road signs and traffic laws, the same material the DPS tests at the office. Pass the final at the required score and you bring your ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion to the Lampasas DPS Driver License Office instead of taking a separate written test there. This applies to both the 18 to 24 group completing a required course and adults 25 and older who enrolled by choice. Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84 establishes the framework that makes this substitution valid. Your next step after passing is scheduling the driving skills test at the DPS.

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 6-hour minimum under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. There is no daily hour cap, so you can work through the entire course in one sitting if you want, or split it across several days. Progress saves automatically on the server after each section, so logging out does not cost you anything. From Kempner, the Lampasas DPS Driver License Office is roughly 20 miles away. Finishing the course quickly means you can schedule your driving skills test sooner rather than sitting on a pending application. Enroll at TrafficSchool.net and start the same day you sign up.

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 your TDLR approved provider after you pass the course final exam. It is the document the Texas DPS requires when you apply for a first-time Class C license. Without it, the Lampasas DPS Driver License Office cannot process your application if you are between 18 and 24. Adults 25 and older bring it to confirm they completed the course and to bypass the in-person written knowledge test. Under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, the ADE-1317 is the standard completion document for adult driver education. TrafficSchool.net delivers it digitally after you pass. Print it or save it to your phone before heading to the DPS office on US-190 in Lampasas.

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 program, not the adult course governed by Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, Section 84.503. The 6-hour course is entirely the classroom instruction component. Once you finish the course and receive your ADE-1317 certificate, the only remaining step at the DPS is the driving skills test, which is a separate in-person requirement at the Lampasas DPS Driver License Office. No practice log, no instructor sign-off on hours. Enroll at TrafficSchool.net, complete the course, and go straight to scheduling 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, adults 25 and older who complete the Texas Adult Driver Education Course and pass the built-in final exam receive an ADE-1317 certificate that substitutes for the written test at the DPS office. For someone in Kempner, that means one fewer reason to make the roughly 20-mile drive to the Lampasas DPS Driver License Office. The course also covers Texas-specific traffic laws and road signs that are genuinely useful if you have been driving in another state or have not studied Texas rules before. Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84 permits this voluntary enrollment. Enroll at TrafficSchool.net and handle the written test requirement before you ever walk in the door.

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