Get Your First Texas License Starting Right Here in Rollingwood

This is the Texas Adult Driver Education Course, the state-mandated 6-hour program regulated by TDLR under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. Ages 18 to 24 must finish it before applying for a Texas license. 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 Austin DPS Driver License Office ready.

  • TDLR Approved: Course meets current TDLR guidelines under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84 for adult driver education.
  • Self-Paced Format: No daily hour cap. Finish the required 6 hours in one sitting or log back in across multiple sessions.
  • ADE-1317 Certificate: Pass the final exam and receive your official 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 immediately. The course is text and image based with interactive quizzes between sections. No live streaming, no scheduled sessions. Progress saves automatically after each section so you can log out and pick up exactly where you left off.

Work Through the Material

The course covers Texas road signs, traffic laws, right-of-way rules, and alcohol and drug impairment content. Short quizzes follow each section before you move forward. There is no daily hour cap, so you can work through all the material in one day or spread it across several sessions at your own schedule.

Pass the Final and Get Certified

Complete 6 hours of TDLR-approved instruction, then pass the 30-question final exam at 70% or better. That exam substitutes for the DPS Class C written knowledge test. Your digital ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion is issued immediately. Bring it to the DPS when you apply for your Texas license.

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Every Day Without This Done Is a Day Without Your License

For anyone between 18 and 24 in Rollingwood, the Texas DPS will not process your first license application until this course is finished and your ADE-1317 certificate is in hand. The Austin DPS Driver License Office on Stassney Lane handles road tests for Rollingwood residents. Finish the course, pass the built-in written test, and get yourself to that office for the driving skills test. That is the only step left between you and a Texas license.

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Approved for Texas Adults Getting Licensed Now

TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, is a TDLR-approved Texas driver education provider. This course satisfies the adult driver education requirement under current Texas DPS requirements and TDLR guidelines. The ADE-1317 certificate it issues is the document the DPS accepts when you apply for your Class C license.

Last updated: 2025
State Approved

Approved by TDLR under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. The certificate this course issues meets current Texas DPS requirements for first-time adult license applicants in Travis County.

Access Anywhere

Log in from any device with a browser. Progress saves server-side after every section, so switching devices between sessions does not cost you any completed work.

One Flat Price

The course costs $38.00. No upsells required to get the ADE-1317 certificate. That is the only document the DPS needs from this course when you show up to apply.

Online Course at TrafficSchool.net

Work through the required 6 hours on your schedule, pass the final exam, and get your ADE-1317 certificate without driving to a classroom.

No Classroom Commute

Skip the drive to a physical school and complete the state-required course from any location.

Built-In Written Test

The final exam substitutes for the DPS written knowledge test, so you skip that step at the office.

Instant Certificate

ADE-1317 certificate issues digitally the moment you pass the final exam.

In-Person Classroom Option

Traditional classroom courses exist in Travis County but require fixed schedules, a physical commute, and separate DPS written test appointments.

Fixed Class Schedule

Classroom sessions run on set days and times that may not fit a work or school schedule.

Separate Written Test

Some in-person formats still require a separate DPS written knowledge test appointment after class.

Travel Required

Getting to and from a Travis County classroom adds time before you even start the material.

How Long Does This Actually Take

The state requires 6 hours. Here is how the online course compares to the traditional path for a Rollingwood resident.

Method
Estimated Time to Certificate
Online Course Finish the required 6 hours on your own schedule with no daily cap, then pass the final and get your certificate the same day.
In-Person Classroom Coordinate a fixed classroom schedule in Travis County, then schedule a separate DPS written knowledge test appointment afterward.

What You Pay to Get Licensed

The course fee is one part of your total cost. Here is how the online path compares for a Rollingwood resident heading to the Austin DPS office.

Method
Realistic Total Cost
Online Course $38.00 covers the full Texas Adult Driver Education Course and your ADE-1317 certificate with no additional classroom or testing fees.
In-Person Classroom Classroom course fees in Travis County vary by school, and some formats add a separate DPS written test fee on top of tuition.

Pick Up Where You Left Off

The course saves your progress server-side after every completed section. Log in from your phone between classes, from a laptop at home in Rollingwood, or from any device with a browser. No app download required. The material is there when you are ready to get back to it.

  • Any Device

    Access the full course from a phone, tablet, or computer without losing any completed sections.

  • Auto-Saved Progress

    Every completed section saves automatically to the server so nothing resets when you log out.

  • Log In Anytime

    No scheduled sessions to miss. Return to the course whenever your schedule opens up and continue from the last saved point.

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About This Course and Provider

TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com

TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, is a TDLR-approved Texas driver education provider. This Texas Adult Driver Education Course satisfies the adult enrollment requirements under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, Section 84.503, and meets current Texas DPS requirements for first-time license applicants in Travis County.

  • TDLR-approved Texas driver education provider
  • Meets Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84
  • ADE-1317 certificate issued on completion
  • Accepted by Texas DPS for license applications
  • Covers current Texas Class C license requirements

Already Have Your Texas License and Need Something Else

This course is for first-time license applicants only. Ticket dismissal and insurance discount courses are separate programs.

Questions About the Texas Adult Driver Education Course in Rollingwood

Who is required to take this course in Texas and who takes it by choice?

Anyone applying for a first Texas driver license between the ages of 18 and 24 is required to complete this 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 it, but completing it lets them skip the in-person DPS written knowledge test. Both groups receive the same ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion. If you live in Rollingwood and fall into either category, enrolling now puts you closer to your road test appointment at the Austin DPS Driver License Office on Stassney Lane.

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

The 30-question final exam built into this Texas Adult Driver Education Course substitutes for the Class C written knowledge test you would otherwise take in person at the DPS. Under current Texas DPS requirements, passing the final exam at the required score means you do not sit for a separate written test at the office. The exam covers road signs and road rules, the same material the DPS tests. Once you pass, your ADE-1317 certificate documents that completion. When you arrive at the Austin DPS Driver License Office, which is roughly 6 miles from Rollingwood, you skip the written test line and move directly toward the driving skills test.

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 finishing all the required hours in a single sitting is possible. Progress saves automatically after each section, so spreading the work across multiple days is equally valid. The course does not enforce timed breaks or lock you out after a set number of hours per day. How fast you move through the material depends on how much time you put in. Most people working steadily finish within a day or two.

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 a TDLR-approved Texas driver education provider when you finish the course and pass the final exam. It is the document the Texas DPS requires from adult driver education completers when they apply for a first Texas license. Under current Texas DPS requirements, you bring this certificate to the DPS Driver License Office along with your other application documents. For Rollingwood residents, that office is the Austin DPS Driver License Office on Stassney Lane, approximately 6 miles away. The certificate issues digitally as soon as you pass the final. 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 behind-the-wheel practice hours. That requirement applies to the teen driver education program, which operates under a different set of rules within Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. The adult course covers the knowledge portion only. The in-person driving skills test at the DPS is still required and separate from this course, but no supervised driving log is part of the adult enrollment process under Section 84.503. Once you have your ADE-1317 certificate, you schedule your driving skills test at the Austin DPS Driver License Office and take it there without any prior hour documentation.

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

The practical reason is skipping the in-person DPS written knowledge test. Under current Texas DPS requirements, adults 25 and older who complete a TDLR-approved adult driver education course and pass its final exam do not have to take the written test at the DPS office. For someone who moved to Travis County from another state and never held a Texas license, that is one fewer step at the Austin DPS Driver License Office on Stassney Lane. The course also covers Texas-specific traffic laws and road signs that differ from other states. Passing the built-in 30-question final at the required score handles the knowledge requirement entirely, leaving only the driving skills test to complete in person.

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