Get Your First Texas License Starting Right Here in Kirby

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 first Texas license. Adults 25 and older can take it to skip the in-person DPS written knowledge test entirely. Either way, you walk into the Bexar County DPS office already done with the written portion.

  • TDLR Approved: Course meets Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 84 requirements for adult driver education in Texas.
  • Self-Paced Access: No daily hour cap. Finish in one sitting or log back in across multiple sessions until you are done.
  • ADE-1317 Certificate: Pass the final exam and get your digital ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion to bring to the DPS office.
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Enroll and Start Today

Create your account, enroll in the Texas Adult Driver Education Course, and get into the first lesson the same day. No waiting for a class to fill up, no driving across Bexar County to sit in a room. Your progress saves automatically after every section so you never lose your place.

Work Through the 6 Hours

The course covers Texas road signs, traffic laws, right-of-way rules, and alcohol and drug impairment material. Lessons use text and images with quizzes between sections. No live video streams to wait on. Log in and out as your schedule allows with no daily hour cap restricting how much you complete.

Pass the Exam, Get Your Certificate

The 30-question final exam covers road signs and road rules. Score 70% or higher and you pass. Completing 6 hours of TDLR approved instruction and passing that exam earns your digital 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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Every Day You Wait Is a Day Without Your License

For Kirby residents ages 18 to 24, the Texas DPS will not process a first-time license application without proof you finished this course. The sooner you complete it, the sooner you can book your driving skills test at the Bexar County DPS Driver License Office and get your license in hand. Adults 25 and older who skip this course have to pass the written knowledge test in person at the DPS instead. Finishing the course now removes that extra step entirely.

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Built Around Current Texas Licensing Requirements

TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, is a TDLR approved Texas driver education provider. The course content reflects current Texas DPS requirements and the latest TDLR guidelines under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. What you study in this course is exactly what Texas expects a new adult driver to know.

Last updated: Content reviewed and updated 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 material is built for Texas roads, Texas signs, and Texas law, not a generic national curriculum.

Access on Any Device

Log in from your phone, tablet, or computer. Your progress saves server-side after each section so switching devices mid-course does not cost you any completed work.

One Flat Price

The full Texas Adult Driver Education Course costs $38.00. No hidden fees added at checkout. That price covers all six hours of instruction and your ADE-1317 certificate on completion.

Online Course at TrafficSchool.net

Complete the required Texas Adult Driver Education Course on your own schedule with no commute to a classroom anywhere in Bexar County.

No Daily Hour Cap

Finish the full course in one day or spread sessions across multiple days with no restriction on daily progress.

Written Test Included

The built-in 30-question final exam substitutes for the DPS Class C written knowledge test at the office.

Instant Certificate Delivery

Your digital ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion is issued as soon as you pass the final exam.

In-Person Classroom Option

Traditional classroom driver education requires finding a licensed school in the Bexar County area and attending scheduled sessions in person.

Fixed Class Schedule

You attend on the school's timetable, not yours, which means coordinating around work and other obligations.

Travel Required

Getting to a licensed classroom school from Kirby means driving into San Antonio or surrounding areas each session.

Same Certificate Result

A completed in-person course also produces an ADE-1317 certificate, but takes longer to arrange and finish.

How Long Does Each Path Actually Take?

From enrollment to walking into the Bexar County DPS Driver License Office with your certificate in hand.

Method
Estimated Time to Certificate
Online Course Start the same day you enroll. No daily cap means you can finish the full required hours in one session if your schedule allows.
In-Person Classroom Depends entirely on when a licensed school near Kirby has open seats and how their sessions are scheduled across multiple days.

What You Actually Pay for Each Option

Both paths end with an ADE-1317 certificate. The cost and convenience getting there are very different.

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 on completion.
In-Person Classroom Prices vary by school in the San Antonio and Bexar County area and often run higher than the online course option.

Pick Up Where You Left Off Anytime

The course saves your progress server-side after every section. Log in from your phone on a lunch break, switch to your laptop later that evening, and the course picks up exactly where you stopped. No daily hour cap means a Kirby resident working a full shift can still knock out the entire course in one evening if needed.

  • Any Device Works

    Phone, tablet, or desktop all load the course correctly. No app download required to get started today.

  • Auto-Saved Progress

    Every completed section saves to the server automatically so a lost connection never costs you finished work.

  • Log In Anytime

    No scheduled session times to hit. Return to the course whenever your day opens up and keep moving forward.

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About Your 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 is built to satisfy the requirements under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, and reflects current Texas DPS requirements for first-time adult license applicants.

  • TDLR approved Texas driver education provider
  • Meets Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 84
  • Issues official ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion
  • Course aligned with current Texas DPS 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, and who takes it by choice?

Texas law requires anyone between 18 and 24 years old applying for a first Texas driver license to 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 the course, but completing it lets them skip the in-person DPS Class C written knowledge test, which is a real time saver when you are already juggling a job and other responsibilities. If you are a Kirby resident in either group, enrolling at TrafficSchool.net gets you started today.

How does the course final exam replace the DPS written knowledge test?

The 30-question final exam built into the Texas Adult Driver Education Course is designed to substitute for the DPS Class C written knowledge test under current TDLR guidelines and Texas DPS requirements. When you pass the final exam at the required score, you receive your ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion. That certificate tells the Bexar County DPS Driver License Office that you already passed the written portion through your approved course. You do not sit down for a separate written test at the DPS counter. The in-person driving skills test is still required and handled separately at the DPS office. Bring your ADE-1317 when you go in to apply.

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

The Texas Adult Driver Education Course requires 6 hours of TDLR approved instruction to satisfy the state mandated requirement under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. There is no daily hour cap on this course, so finishing all required hours in a single day is entirely possible if your schedule allows. Most people working through it steadily find the pacing manageable in one focused session. Progress saves automatically after each section, so if you need to stop and come back later, nothing is lost. Kirby residents who work during the day often knock out sections in the evening and finish within a day or two. Start when you are ready.

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 Texas driver education provider after you pass the course final exam. It is the document the Texas DPS requires when a first-time adult license applicant shows up to apply, as outlined under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. Without it, the Bexar County DPS Driver License Office cannot process your first-time license application if you are between 18 and 24. Adults 25 and older bring it to confirm they completed the course and do not need to take the written knowledge test in person. The certificate is issued digitally. Print it or have it accessible on your phone when you go 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 any behind-the-wheel practice hours as part of this course. That requirement applies to the teen driver education program, not to the adult course governed by Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, Section 84.503. The adult course is classroom instruction only, delivered through text and image based lessons with quizzes and a final exam. The in-person driving skills test at the DPS is still required and is separate from this course entirely. Once you have your ADE-1317 certificate, you schedule your road test at the Bexar County DPS Driver License Office, which is roughly 10 miles from Kirby on the northeast side of San Antonio.

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 and TDLR guidelines tied to Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, an adult 25 or older who completes the Texas Adult Driver Education Course does not have to take the written knowledge test at the DPS counter when applying for a first Texas license. That test covers the same material the course teaches, so studying for it separately and then driving to the Bexar County DPS Driver License Office to take it in person is just extra work. Finishing the course at home on your own schedule and walking in with your ADE-1317 certificate already in hand is a more direct path to getting licensed.

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