Get Your First Texas License from Lackland Air Force Base

This is the Texas Adult Driver Education Course, regulated by TDLR and required for first-time applicants ages 18 to 24. Adults 25 and older can take it to skip the DPS written knowledge test entirely. Pass the built-in final exam, get your ADE-1317 certificate, and walk into the Bexar County DPS office ready for your driving skills test.

  • TDLR Approved: Meets current Texas DPS requirements under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84.
  • Self-Paced: 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 is issued after passing and goes straight to the DPS office.
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Create your account with TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, a TDLR approved Texas driver education provider. Enrollment is open to any first-time Texas license applicant who is at least 18 years old. Your progress saves automatically after each section so you never lose your place.

Work Through the Course

The Texas Adult Driver Education Course uses text and image-based interactive lessons with quizzes between sections. No live video streaming. No enforced timers. Cover road signs, traffic laws, and alcohol and drug material at whatever pace your schedule allows, with no daily study cap under current TDLR guidelines.

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 at the Bexar County DPS office.

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Every Day Without This Course Delays Your License

Ages 18 to 24 cannot submit a Texas license application until this course is finished. That means no road test appointment at the Leon Valley or Southwest San Antonio DPS Driver License Office until the ADE-1317 certificate is in hand. The sooner the course is done, the sooner you are standing in that office ready for the driving skills test and nothing else.

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Built on Texas Rules, Not Generic Content

This course is approved and regulated by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. The material reflects current Texas DPS requirements for Bexar County residents, including Lackland Air Force Base. Nothing here is borrowed from another state.

Last updated: Last reviewed in accordance with the latest TDLR guidelines.
State Approved Content

Every lesson meets TDLR standards under Title 16, Chapter 84. The course covers exactly what the DPS Class C written knowledge test covers, so the final exam substitutes for it directly.

Access on Any Device

Log in from any browser on base, at home in Bexar County, or anywhere else. Progress saves server-side after each section so you pick up exactly where you left off.

One Flat Price

The course costs $38.00. No upsells required to get your ADE-1317 certificate. That is the price from enrollment through certificate delivery.

Online Course

Complete the Texas Adult Driver Education Course on your schedule with no commute, no classroom seat, and no waiting for a session to start in Bexar County.

No Fixed Class Schedule

Log in and out as needed. No session times to work around.

Certificate Delivered Digitally

ADE-1317 arrives after passing. Bring it to DPS.

Final Exam Included

Passing the built-in exam replaces the DPS written knowledge test.

In-Person Classroom

Traditional classroom driver education in the Lackland Air Force Base area requires finding an available provider, commuting to a fixed location, and attending on their schedule.

Fixed Class Times

You attend when the provider schedules, not when you are free.

Travel Required

Getting to a Bexar County classroom adds time before you even start.

Same Certificate Result

Both formats produce the ADE-1317 required at DPS.

How Long Does Each Path Take?

Both routes lead to the same DPS office in Bexar County. The difference is how much of your time each one consumes before you get there.

Method
Estimated Time to Certificate
Online Course Complete the state-mandated 6 hours on your own schedule with no commute added to your total time.
In-Person Classroom Fixed session times plus travel to a Bexar County location add hours beyond the required instruction time.

What Does Each Option Cost?

Pricing varies by provider. Here is how the online course from TrafficSchool.net compares to what a traditional classroom option typically runs in the Bexar County area.

Method
Realistic Total Cost
Online Course TrafficSchool.net charges $38.00 flat. ADE-1317 certificate included in that price.
In-Person Classroom Bexar County classroom providers typically charge more and may add materials or registration fees.

Finish the Course From Anywhere on Base

Lackland Air Force Base schedules do not follow a 9-to-5 pattern. The course works on any device with a browser. Log in between shifts, from the barracks, or from off-base housing in Bexar County. Your progress saves automatically every time you complete a section.

  • Any Device

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

  • Auto-Saved Progress

    Server-side saving means closing the browser never costs you a completed section.

  • Pick Up Anytime

    No session expiration pressure. Return to the course whenever your schedule 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 offered here meets the requirements of Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, and is accepted at DPS Driver License Offices across Bexar County, including the offices serving Lackland Air Force Base residents.

  • TDLR approved Texas provider
  • Meets Title 16, Chapter 84 standards
  • ADE-1317 certificate issued on completion
  • Accepted at Bexar County DPS offices
  • Aligned with current Texas DPS requirements

Already Licensed? Check Your Other Course Options

This course is for first-time Texas license applicants only. Other courses serve different needs for Bexar County drivers.

Questions About the Course from Lackland Air Force Base

Who is required to take this course in Texas?

First-time Texas license applicants between the ages of 18 and 24 are required to complete the Texas Adult Driver Education Course before applying for a Class C license. 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. Both groups receive the same ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion. If you live on Lackland Air Force Base or in Bexar County and fall into either category, enrolling with TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, a TDLR approved provider, gets you started today.

Does passing the course exam mean I skip the written test at the 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. The exam covers road signs and road rules. Score the required passing score and the DPS does not administer a separate written test when you apply for your license. You still complete the driving skills test in person at the DPS Driver License Office serving Bexar County, which is the closest office to Lackland Air Force Base. The written test substitution applies only when you present a valid ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion at the DPS counter.

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 finish the entire course in one day or spread it across multiple sessions. Progress saves automatically after each section, so logging out does not cost you completed work. For Lackland Air Force Base residents working around a military schedule, that flexibility matters. Some people on base finish it over a weekend. Others knock it out in one long evening. The pace is yours to set 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 Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, confirming you finished a TDLR approved adult driver education course. TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, delivers it digitally after you pass the final exam. Bring it to the DPS Driver License Office in Bexar County when you apply for your Texas Class C license. The office closest to Lackland Air Force Base is the Leon Valley DPS Driver License Office, roughly 5 miles from the main gate. Present the ADE-1317 along with your other required documents and the DPS will process your application without administering a separate written knowledge test.

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. The 6-hour requirement for this course is instruction time only. You do still need to pass the driving skills test in person at the DPS Driver License Office in Bexar County before the state issues your license. That road test is a DPS requirement separate from this course. Practicing your driving before that appointment is your call, not a logged course requirement.

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 present a valid ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion do not take the written test at the counter. For someone applying for their first Texas license after moving to Bexar County or arriving at Lackland Air Force Base from another state, that is a real time saver. The Leon Valley DPS Driver License Office handles significant volume. Showing up with the certificate means one less step at the window. Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84 permits this substitution regardless of age. Enroll with TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, to get that certificate before your DPS appointment.

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