Get Your First Texas License Starting Right Here in Marble Falls

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 Burnet County and across 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 Marble Falls area DPS ready for your driving skills test.

  • State Approved: Approved and regulated by TDLR under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, covering adult driver education.
  • 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 get your digital ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion to bring to the Texas DPS office.
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Create your account and begin the Texas Adult Driver Education Course right away. The course uses text and image-based interactive lessons with quizzes between sections. Your progress saves automatically after each section so you can log out and pick up exactly where you left off without losing anything.

Work Through the Material

The course covers Texas road signs, traffic laws, and alcohol and drug awareness rules that show up on the final exam. There is no daily hour cap, so you can push through the full course in one day or spread it across several sessions. No live video streaming required, just work through the lessons at your own schedule.

Pass the Exam and Get Certified

After completing 6 hours of TDLR-approved instruction, you take a 30-question final exam covering road signs and road rules. Score 70% or better and you pass. The course issues your digital ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion, which substitutes for the DPS Class C written knowledge test when you apply for your Texas license.

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You Cannot Apply for Your License Without This

For anyone between 18 and 24 in Burnet County, the Texas Adult Driver Education Course is a hard requirement before the DPS will process your first license application. The sooner you finish the course and pass the built-in written exam, the sooner you can book your driving skills test at the Marble Falls area DPS Driver License Office and actually get your license in hand. Nothing moves forward until this course is done.

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Regulated by TDLR, Accepted by Texas DPS

TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, is a TDLR-approved Texas driver education provider. The Texas Adult Driver Education Course meets the requirements set under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. As of the latest TDLR guidelines, the ADE-1317 certificate this course issues is accepted at Texas DPS Driver License Offices statewide.

Last updated: 2025-07-01
TDLR Approved

This course is approved by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. The certificate it produces is accepted at Texas DPS Driver License Offices under current Texas DPS requirements.

No Classroom Trip

Work through the course from anywhere with an internet connection. No driving to a classroom in Burnet County or beyond. Log in, complete sections, log out, and come back when you are ready.

One Flat Price

The course costs $38.00. That covers all six hours of TDLR-approved instruction, the final exam, and your ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion. No hidden fees added at checkout.

Online Course

Complete the Texas Adult Driver Education Course on your schedule with no commute, no classroom seat, and progress saved automatically after every section.

Work on Your Schedule

No daily hour cap. Finish in one day or across multiple sessions without losing progress.

Auto-Saved Progress

Server-side saving after each section means you never restart from the beginning after logging out.

Built-In Written Test

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

In-Person Classroom

Traditional classroom driver education requires showing up on a set schedule at a physical location, which adds time and travel for Burnet County residents.

Fixed Class Schedule

You attend on the provider's timetable, not yours. Missing a session can set you back days.

Travel Required

Classroom locations may not be in Marble Falls, adding a drive before you even start the course.

Separate Written Test

Some classroom formats still require you to sit for the DPS written knowledge test in person.

How Long Does This Actually Take?

Here is what getting licensed looks like from Marble Falls once you factor in the course and the DPS visit.

Method
Estimated Time to Certificate
Online Course Complete the full six hours on your own schedule with no daily cap, then take the 30-question final exam from the same device.
DPS Office Visit The Marble Falls area DPS Driver License Office is the next stop. Bring your ADE-1317 and schedule your driving skills test.

What You Pay Versus What You Get

The course fee covers everything you need to satisfy the TDLR adult driver education requirement and walk into the DPS prepared.

Method
Realistic Total Cost
Online Course at TrafficSchool.net $38.00 covers all instruction, the final exam, and your ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion. No add-on charges.
In-Person Classroom Option Classroom courses in the Burnet County area typically cost more and require travel on a fixed schedule set by the provider.

Pick Up the Course Anywhere You Are

The course runs in your browser on a phone, tablet, or laptop. Living out on the lake side of Marble Falls or anywhere else in Burnet County, you are not tied to a desk. Log in from wherever you have a connection, finish a section, and your progress is already saved when you close the tab.

  • Any Device

    Phone, tablet, or laptop all work. No app download required to access the full course and final exam.

  • Saved Progress

    Every completed section saves to the server automatically. Log back in and continue from exactly where you stopped.

  • Your Reminders

    Set your own reminders to return to the course. No system enforces breaks or daily limits on your study time.

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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 by Texas DPS Driver License Offices under current Texas DPS requirements.

  • TDLR-approved Texas driver education provider
  • Meets Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84
  • ADE-1317 certificate accepted statewide by Texas DPS
  • Regulated under TDLR adult driver education rules
  • Serves first-time license applicants across Texas

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Questions About the Texas Adult Driver Education Course

Who is actually required to take this course in Texas?

Anyone applying for their 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 from Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, Section 84.503, which governs adult driver education enrollment in Texas. Adults 25 and older are not required to take it, but completing the course lets them skip the in-person DPS written knowledge test, which is a real time saver. If you live in Burnet County and fall into either group, this course covers the requirement. Enroll, finish the six hours, pass the final exam, and you are ready to move forward with your license application at the Marble Falls area DPS Driver License Office.

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

Yes. The 30-question final exam built into the Texas Adult Driver Education Course substitutes for the DPS Class C written knowledge test under current Texas DPS requirements. You take the exam inside the course, score 70% or better, and the DPS does not require you to sit for a separate written test in person. The exam covers road signs and road rules, the same material the DPS tests on. What the course does not replace is the driving skills test, which is still conducted in person at the DPS. For Marble Falls residents, that means one trip to the Burnet County area DPS Driver License Office for the road test, not two separate visits for written and driving. Finish the course, bring your ADE-1317, and you are there for the driving test only.

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

The 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 finishing the full course in a single day is possible if you have the time to sit with it. You can also spread it across multiple sessions over several days. Progress saves automatically to the server after each section, so logging out does not cost you any completed work. The lessons are text and image based with quizzes between sections, no live video to wait on. Burnet County residents who work during the week often knock out a few sections in the evening and finish on a weekend. The pace is entirely up to you within the course structure.

What is the ADE-1317 and what do I do with it at the DPS?

The ADE-1317 is the official Certificate of Completion for the Texas Adult Driver Education Course, issued digitally once you pass the final exam. Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84 establishes this certificate as the document that proves you completed the state-required adult driver education course. You bring it to the Texas DPS Driver License Office when you apply for your first license. The Marble Falls area DPS Driver License Office will ask for it as part of your application packet along with your other required documents. Without it, the DPS cannot process a first-time license application for anyone in the 18 to 24 age group. Adults 25 and older bring it to confirm they completed the course and qualify to skip the 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 adult course is classroom instruction only, delivered here as online lessons and a final exam. The driving skills test itself is still required and conducted in person at the DPS, but you do not need to document practice hours before taking it. For Marble Falls residents, that means once you finish the course and get your ADE-1317, you schedule your road test at the Burnet County area DPS Driver License Office and show up ready to drive.

Why would someone 25 or older bother taking this course if it is optional?

The main reason is skipping the in-person DPS written knowledge test. Under current Texas DPS requirements, adults 25 and older who complete the Texas Adult Driver Education Course and pass the built-in final exam do not have to take the written test at the DPS office. For someone in Marble Falls, the nearest DPS Driver License Office handling road tests is roughly 30 miles away in Burnet or further out depending on the service. Making one trip instead of two, one for the written test and one for the road test, saves real time. The course also covers Texas traffic law in enough depth that many people feel more confident going into the driving skills test. Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84 makes the course available to this group for exactly that reason.

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