Get Your First Texas License Starting Right Here in Kerrville

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. Adults 25 and older can take it too and skip the written knowledge test at the DPS office entirely. Pass the built-in final exam, get your ADE-1317 certificate, and walk into the Kerrville 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 Format: No daily hour cap. Finish in one sitting or log back in across multiple sessions whenever you have time.
  • ADE-1317 Certificate: Your digital certificate of completion goes straight to the DPS when you apply for your Texas license.
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Create your account and begin the Texas Adult Driver Education Course through TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, a TDLR approved Texas driver education provider. Your progress saves automatically after each section, so you can stop and pick back up without losing anything.

Work Through the Course

The course covers Texas road signs, traffic laws, and alcohol and drug awareness through text and image based interactive lessons with quizzes between sections. No live video streaming required. Log in and out as needed. There is no daily hour cap, so you set the pace entirely.

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 road rules. Score 70% or higher and you receive your digital ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion. That certificate substitutes for the DPS Class C written knowledge test when you apply for your Texas license.

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Every Day You Wait Is a Day Without Your License

For Kerrville residents ages 18 to 24, Texas law requires this course before you can apply for your first driver license. You cannot walk into the DPS office on Sidney Baker Street without it. Adults 25 and older who skip the course have to pass the written knowledge test in person instead. Finishing the course now means you show up at the DPS office with one less hurdle between you and your license.

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Built Around What Texas Actually Requires

TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, delivers this course under TDLR approval as required by Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. The content reflects current Texas DPS requirements for first-time adult license applicants in Kerr County and across the state.

Last updated: Last reviewed to reflect current TDLR guidelines and Texas DPS requirements.
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 tests.

No Classroom Required

Work through the course from anywhere with an internet connection. No scheduled class times, no driving to a school in Kerrville or San Antonio to sit in a room.

One Flat Price

The full Texas Adult Driver Education Course costs $38.00. No hidden fees added at checkout. Your ADE-1317 certificate is included when you pass.

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 session to open up in Kerr County.

No Daily Hour Cap

Finish all six hours in one day or spread sessions across multiple days.

Built-In Written Test

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

Instant Certificate

Your digital ADE-1317 certificate arrives as soon as you pass the final exam.

In-Person Classroom

Traditional classroom driver education in the Kerrville area requires scheduling around fixed class times and commuting to a physical location, which adds time before you can apply.

Fixed Class Schedule

You attend on the school's timetable, not yours, with no flexibility on session days.

DPS Written Test Still Required

Classroom completion alone may not substitute for the in-person DPS written knowledge test.

Longer Wait for Certificate

Processing and mailing a paper certificate can add days before your DPS appointment.

How Long Does This Actually Take?

The course is self-paced with no daily hour cap. Here is how the two paths compare for a Kerrville resident.

Method
Estimated Time to Certificate
Online Course Complete the state-required 6 hours on your schedule, in one day or across multiple sessions, with no commute required.
In-Person Classroom Scheduled across multiple fixed sessions at a physical location, adding days or weeks before you can apply at DPS.

What You Pay to Get Licensed

The online course costs less than most in-person options and gets you to the Kerrville area DPS office faster.

Method
Realistic Total Cost
Online Course One flat fee of $38.00 covers the full Texas Adult Driver Education Course and your ADE-1317 certificate.
In-Person Classroom Traditional driver education schools in the Hill Country typically charge significantly more than the online course price.

Pick It Up Wherever You Left Off

The course runs in any modern browser on a phone, tablet, or computer. Sitting at a coffee shop on Water Street or waiting between errands in Kerrville, you can log back in and keep moving. Your progress saves server-side after every section so nothing gets lost between sessions.

  • Any Device

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

  • Auto-Saved Progress

    The server saves your place after each section so you never repeat completed material.

  • Log In Anytime

    No scheduled sessions. Return to the course whenever your schedule in Kerrville opens up.

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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 delivered here meets the requirements of Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, and current Texas DPS standards for first-time adult license applicants in Kerr County.

  • TDLR approved Texas driver education provider
  • Meets Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84
  • ADE-1317 certificate issued on completion
  • Course accepted at Texas DPS Driver License Offices statewide
  • Reviewed against current TDLR guidelines

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This 6-hour course is for first-time Texas license applicants only, not for ticket dismissal or insurance discounts.

Questions About the Course and Getting Licensed in Kerrville

Who is required to take this course in Texas?

Texas requires the Texas Adult Driver Education Course for any first-time license applicant between the ages of 18 and 24. 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 receive the same ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion on passing. If you are a Kerr County resident in either age group applying for your first Texas license, this is the course the DPS expects you to have completed before your appointment.

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

Yes. The 30-question final exam built into this course substitutes for the DPS Class C written knowledge test under current Texas DPS requirements. Pass the final at the required score and you do not retake a written test when you show up at the DPS Driver License Office. The exam covers road signs and road rules, the same material the DPS tests in person. What the course does not replace is the driving skills test, which you still complete in person at the DPS. Kerrville residents typically use the DPS Driver License Office in Kerrville on Sidney Baker Street for that appointment. Bring your ADE-1317 certificate when you go.

How long does the course take to finish?

The Texas Adult Driver Education Course requires 6 hours of TDLR approved instruction, as set by Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. There is no daily hour cap, so you can complete all six hours in a single day or spread them across multiple sessions over several days. The course saves your progress server-side after each section, so logging out does not cost you any completed work. Most people in Kerrville who sit down with a clear afternoon knock out a large portion in one go. The final exam is included in that total time. Plan for the full six hours and build in time for the quizzes between sections.

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. It is the document that proves to the 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. As of the latest TDLR guidelines, the certificate is issued digitally once you pass the final exam. The Kerrville area DPS Driver License Office on Sidney Baker Street accepts it as part of your license application package. Do not show up for your DPS appointment without it. Print a copy or have it accessible on your phone.

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. You complete the six hours of online instruction, pass the final exam, and receive your ADE-1317 certificate. The driving skills test at the DPS is still required and conducted in person, but that is a separate DPS step, not a course requirement. Kerr County residents schedule their driving skills test directly with the Kerrville area DPS Driver License Office after they have their certificate in hand.

Why would someone 25 or older take this course if it is not required?

The main reason is avoiding the in-person DPS written knowledge test. Under current Texas DPS requirements, adults 25 and older applying for a first Texas license can either pass the written test at the DPS office or present an ADE-1317 certificate from a TDLR approved adult driver education course. Taking the course means you walk into the Kerrville area DPS Driver License Office on Sidney Baker Street with the written test already handled. For someone who has not studied Texas traffic laws recently, the course also covers road signs and rules in a structured way that the DPS counter does not. Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84 permits this substitution specifically for this age group.

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