Get Your First Texas License Starting Right Here in Kendall

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 the ADE-1317 certificate the Kendall area DPS office needs before you can apply.

  • TDLR Approved: Regulated under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, the official TDLR driver education framework.
  • 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 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 right away. The course runs through text and image-based interactive lessons with quizzes between sections. Your progress saves automatically after each section, so closing the browser does not cost you anything.

Work Through the Material

The course covers Texas road signs, traffic laws, right-of-way rules, and alcohol and drug effects on driving. No live video streams to wait on. Log in and out as needed. Adults taking this course are not required to log any behind-the-wheel practice hours.

Pass the Exam and Get Certified

After completing 6 hours of TDLR-approved instruction, take the 30-question final exam. Score 70% or higher and you pass. The course final substitutes for the DPS Class C written knowledge test. Your digital ADE-1317 certificate is ready to bring to the Boerne DPS Driver License Office.

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You Cannot Apply for a Texas License Without This

For anyone between 18 and 24 in Kendall County, the Texas Adult Driver Education Course is a hard requirement before the DPS will process a first-time license application. The sooner you finish the course and pass the built-in written exam, the sooner you walk into the Boerne DPS Driver License Office ready for your driving skills test. Sitting on it just pushes your license date back further.

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Approved by TDLR, 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 and the adult enrollment standards set under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. The ADE-1317 certificate it produces is the document the DPS accepts.

Last updated: Last reviewed to reflect current TDLR guidelines and Texas DPS requirements.
State Approved Content

Every lesson meets TDLR standards under Title 16, Chapter 84. The certificate you earn is the one Kendall County DPS offices recognize for first-time license applications.

No Classroom Required

Work through the course from any device with a browser. No commute to a classroom in Boerne or anywhere else in Kendall County just to sit through a lecture.

One Flat Price

The course costs $38.00. No hidden fees added at checkout. That covers the full 6-hour course and your ADE-1317 certificate when you pass.

Online Course

Complete the Texas Adult Driver Education Course on your own schedule, from anywhere in Kendall County, with progress saved automatically after every section.

Automatic Progress Saving

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

No Commute Needed

Skip the drive to Boerne entirely until you are ready for the actual driving skills test.

Built-In Written Test

Passing the course final exam satisfies the DPS Class C written knowledge test requirement.

Digital Certificate

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

In-Person Classroom

Traditional classroom driver education in Kendall County requires scheduled sessions, a commute, and a separate DPS written knowledge test afterward.

Fixed Class Schedule

You attend on the school's timetable, not yours, which limits when you can finish.

Drive to Class

Getting to a licensed classroom in the Boerne area adds time before you even start learning.

Separate Written Test

Classroom completion may still require a separate DPS written knowledge test visit.

Paper Certificate Process

Physical certificate processing can add days before you have what the DPS needs.

How Long Does Each Path Take?

Both paths lead to the same Boerne DPS office for your driving skills test. The difference is how fast you get there.

Method
Estimated Time to Certificate
Online Course Finish the full 6-hour course in one day or across multiple sessions with no daily cap on study time.
In-Person Classroom Classroom schedules in the Boerne area typically spread the required hours across several days or weeks.

What Does Each Option Cost?

The online course is one flat charge. In-person options in Kendall County often carry additional fees.

Method
Realistic Total Cost
Online Course One flat fee of $38.00 covers the full course and your ADE-1317 certificate with no add-on charges.
In-Person Classroom Classroom programs in the Boerne and Kendall County area typically charge more, plus fuel costs for multiple trips.

Start on Any Device You Have

The course runs in any modern browser, phone or desktop. Plenty of people in Kendall County work through the lessons on a phone during breaks and switch to a laptop later. Progress carries over automatically because saves happen on the server side, not the device.

  • Any Device

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

  • Saved Progress

    Every completed section saves to the server automatically so switching devices never sets you back.

  • Pick Up Anytime

    Log back in whenever you have time. The course holds your place until 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 offered here meets current TDLR guidelines under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, and produces the ADE-1317 certificate accepted by Texas DPS offices including the Boerne location serving Kendall County.

  • TDLR-approved Texas driver education provider
  • Compliant with Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84
  • Issues official ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion
  • Accepted by Texas DPS Driver License Offices statewide
  • Course content meets current Texas DPS requirements

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Questions About the Course From Someone Who Has Been Through It

Who is actually 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 directly from Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, Section 84.503, which governs adult driver education enrollment in Texas. Adults who are 25 or older are not required to take it, but completing the course lets them skip the in-person DPS Class C written knowledge test, which is a real time saver. If you live in Kendall County and fall into either group, enrolling through a TDLR-approved provider like TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, is the right starting point.

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

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 current Texas DPS requirements. Pass the final at the required score and you do not retake a written test at the Boerne DPS Driver License Office, which is the location serving Kendall County residents. You still go to that office for the driving skills test, and you bring your ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion with you when you apply. The written test substitution applies whether you are in the required 18 to 24 age group or an adult 25 or older who chose to take the course.

How long does the course actually take to finish?

The Texas Adult Driver Education 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 you can work through all of it in a single day or split it across multiple sessions over several days. Progress saves automatically after each section on the server side, so logging out does not cost you any completed work. When I went through it, I knocked out most of it in one afternoon and finished the rest the next morning before heading to the Boerne DPS office. Your pace is entirely up to you within the total required hours.

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 under TDLR rules when you pass the Texas Adult Driver Education Course final exam. It is the document the Texas DPS requires as proof that you completed state-mandated driver education. Under current Texas DPS requirements, you bring this certificate to the DPS Driver License Office when you apply for your first Texas license. For Kendall County residents, that means the Boerne DPS Driver License Office, located roughly 10 miles from the center of Kendall. You receive the ADE-1317 digitally after passing the final, so you can print it or have it ready on your phone when you walk in.

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, Section 84.503. The adult course is the 6-hour instructional component only. You still have to pass the driving skills test in person at the Boerne DPS Driver License Office, which is the practical driving evaluation separate from this course. But there is no logbook to fill out, no parent signature requirement, and no minimum practice hours standing between you and your DPS appointment in Kendall County.

Why would someone 25 or older bother taking 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 take the written knowledge test at the DPS office, or they can complete the Texas Adult Driver Education Course and have the course final exam substitute for that test. For someone who moved to Kendall County from another state and needs a Texas license, sitting through the DPS written test is one more appointment to schedule at the Boerne office. Completing the course through a TDLR-approved provider like TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, handles that step before you ever walk in the door.

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