Get Your First Texas License Starting Right Here in La Salle

La Salle sits in Webb County, and the nearest DPS Driver License Office handling road tests for residents here is roughly 45 miles away in Laredo. Finish this TDLR approved 6-hour Texas Adult Driver Education Course first, pass the built-in written exam, and you walk into that Laredo DPS office with your ADE-1317 certificate already in hand, written test done.

  • TDLR Approved: Approved by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation under Title 16, Chapter 84 of the Texas Administrative Code.
  • No Daily Cap: Work through the state mandated 6 hours on your own schedule, with no enforced daily hour limit slowing you down.
  • ADE-1317 Certificate: Pass the final exam and you get the official ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion the DPS requires for your license application.
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Three Steps and You're Done

Enroll and Start

Create your account, enroll in the Texas Adult Driver Education Course, and start the first lesson. Your progress saves automatically after every section, so you can log out and pick back up later without losing anything. No classroom in La Salle or Webb County required.

Work Through the Course

The course covers Texas road signs, traffic laws, and alcohol and drug material through text and image based interactive lessons with quizzes between sections. No live video streaming. Log in and out as your schedule allows, with no daily hour cap limiting how much you complete in a single session.

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. Hit the required 70% and you receive your digital ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion, which substitutes for the DPS Class C written knowledge test at the Laredo DPS office.

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You Cannot Apply for Your License Until This Is Done

For anyone between 18 and 24 in La Salle or anywhere in Webb County, Texas law requires completing this course before the DPS will process a first-time license application. The sooner you finish the 6 hours and pass the final exam, the sooner you can book your driving skills test at the Laredo DPS Driver License Office and get your license in hand.

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Built Around Current Texas Licensing Requirements

This course meets the adult driver education standards set under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, as of the latest TDLR guidelines. The content reflects current Texas DPS requirements for first-time adult license applicants, not outdated material recycled from older course versions.

Last updated: 2025
State Approved Content

Every lesson in this course is approved by TDLR under Chapter 84 rules. The material you study is the same material tested on the final exam that replaces the DPS written knowledge test.

No Classroom Required

La Salle has no local driver education classroom. This course runs on any device with a browser, so you complete the required 6 hours from wherever you have internet access.

One Flat Price

The course costs $38.00. No hidden fees added at checkout. That covers the full 6 hours of instruction and your ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion once you pass.

Texas Adult Driver Education Course Online

Complete the TDLR approved 6-hour course on your own schedule, with no commute to a classroom and no set class times to work around.

No Daily Hour Cap

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

Auto-Saved Progress

The server saves your place after each section so you never restart from the beginning.

Written Test Built In

Pass the 30-question final exam and skip the DPS written knowledge test entirely.

In-Person Driver Education Class

No driver education classroom operates in La Salle. The nearest in-person option requires a drive into Laredo or beyond, with fixed class schedules.

Fixed Class Schedule

You attend on the provider's timetable, not yours, with no flexibility for work or other obligations.

Travel Required

La Salle residents drive roughly 45 miles to Laredo for any in-person class option.

Same DPS Steps After

You still apply at the Laredo DPS and take the driving skills test in person regardless.

How Long Does Getting Licensed Actually Take?

The course is the part you control. Here is how the timeline breaks down once you start.

Method
Estimated Time to Certificate
Online Course Complete the state mandated 6 hours on your own schedule, with no daily cap forcing you to split it across multiple days if you prefer to finish in one session.
DPS Appointment in Laredo After you finish the course and get your ADE-1317 certificate, you schedule your driving skills test at the Laredo DPS Driver License Office, about 45 miles from La Salle.

What This Course Costs Compared to Other Options

Price is one part of the picture. Factor in what you save by skipping the in-person DPS written knowledge test.

Method
Realistic Total Cost
This Online Course Pay $38.00 for the full 6-hour TDLR approved course, the built-in final exam, and your ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion.
In-Person Class Option In-person driver education programs in the Laredo area typically cost more and require you to drive roughly 45 miles each way from La Salle for every session.

Start the Course from Anywhere in Webb County

La Salle is a small town and internet options vary. This course runs on any smartphone, tablet, or laptop browser. No app download required. Your progress saves server-side after each section, so a dropped connection does not wipe out what you already finished.

  • Any Device

    Phone, tablet, or laptop all work. No special software or app installation needed to access the course.

  • Saved Progress

    Every completed section saves automatically on the server so you can log out and return without losing your place.

  • Pick Up Anytime

    No session timers push you out. Log back in whenever your schedule opens up and continue from where you stopped.

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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 the requirements established under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, and is accepted by Texas DPS for first-time adult license applicants statewide, including La Salle and Webb County residents.

  • TDLR approved Texas provider
  • Meets Title 16, Chapter 84 standards
  • ADE-1317 certificate issued on completion
  • Accepted at all Texas DPS offices
  • Current TDLR guidelines followed

Need a Different Texas Driver Education Course?

This is the adult first-license course. Other Texas driver education needs have their own approved courses.

Questions La Salle Residents Ask Before Enrolling

Who is required to take this course in Texas, and who can take 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, specifically 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. For La Salle and Webb County residents in either group, finishing the course online means one less step to handle at the Laredo DPS Driver License Office. Start your enrollment to confirm which category applies to you.

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

The 30-question final exam built into this course covers road signs and road rules, the same material the DPS Class C written knowledge test covers. Under current TDLR guidelines and Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, passing the course final exam at the required score satisfies the written knowledge test requirement, so you do not retake it in person at the DPS. The Laredo DPS Driver License Office, which serves La Salle and Webb County residents, accepts your ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion as proof. The in-person driving skills test at the DPS is a separate step and still required. Bring your ADE-1317 certificate when you go in for that appointment.

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, 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 6 hours in a single session if your schedule allows, or split it across multiple days. Progress saves automatically after each section on the server, so logging out does not reset anything. For La Salle residents who want to book their driving skills test at the Laredo DPS as quickly as possible, finishing the course in one focused sitting is a real option. Log in, work through the material, and take the final exam 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 TDLR approved providers when an adult student passes the Texas Adult Driver Education Course final exam. It is the document the Texas DPS requires when a first-time adult license applicant shows up to apply. Under current Texas DPS requirements, you present the ADE-1317 along with your other application documents at the DPS Driver License Office. For La Salle and Webb County residents, that office is in Laredo, roughly 45 miles away. You receive the certificate digitally after passing the final exam. Print it or have it accessible on your phone when you go to your DPS appointment. Do not show up without it; the DPS will not process your application.

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 to the adult course governed by Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, Section 84.503. What you do need to complete is the 6 hours of online instruction and pass the final exam at the required score. The in-person driving skills test at the Laredo DPS Driver License Office is still a required step before the DPS issues your license, but that is a DPS administered test, not a practice hour log tied to this course. Focus on finishing the coursework and passing the built-in exam first.

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 Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, adults 25 and older applying for a first Texas license can either take the written knowledge test in person at the DPS or complete the Texas Adult Driver Education Course and use the course final exam in its place. For La Salle residents, the nearest DPS Driver License Office is in Laredo, about 45 miles away. Making that drive once for the driving skills test is unavoidable. Making it twice, once for the written test and once for the driving test, is not. Completing this course eliminates that extra trip. Pass the 70% required final exam here, get your ADE-1317 certificate, and go to Laredo once.

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