Get Your First Texas License Starting Right Here in San Antonio

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 Texas license. Ages 25 and older can take it to skip the in-person written knowledge test at the DPS. Either way, you leave with the ADE-1317 certificate the San Antonio area DPS Driver License Office needs.

  • TDLR Approved: Course 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 are ready.
  • ADE-1317 Certificate: You get your digital completion certificate the moment you pass the final exam and bring it to DPS.
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Adult 4-hour Abbreviated Course
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$38.00
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Sign up with TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, a TDLR approved Texas driver education provider. Confirm your eligibility as a first-time Texas license applicant who is at least 18 years old. Your progress saves automatically after every 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 Texas traffic laws, road signs, and alcohol and drug rules at whatever pace keeps you focused and moving forward through the material.

Pass the Exam and Get Your Certificate

After completing 6 hours of TDLR approved instruction, you take the 30-question final exam. Score 70% or higher and you pass. You get your digital ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion immediately. That certificate substitutes for the DPS Class C written knowledge test when you apply for your Texas license.

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Every Day Waiting Is a Day Without Your License

For anyone 18 to 24 in Bexar County, the Texas Adult Driver Education Course is not optional. You cannot walk into the San Antonio area DPS Driver License Office and apply for a first Texas license without it. The sooner you finish the course and pass the built-in written test, the sooner you are standing at that DPS counter ready to schedule your driving skills test and get on the road.

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Approved, Regulated, and Recognized by Texas DPS

TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, is a TDLR approved Texas driver education provider. The Texas Adult Driver Education Course meets all current TDLR guidelines under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. The ADE-1317 certificate you earn here is exactly what the San Antonio area DPS Driver License Office accepts.

Last updated: Content reviewed and updated to reflect current Texas DPS requirements and the latest TDLR guidelines.
State Approved Course

Regulated by TDLR under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. The ADE-1317 certificate meets current Texas DPS requirements for first-time adult license applicants statewide, including Bexar County. Price: $38.00.

Access Any Device

Text and image based lessons load on any laptop, desktop, or tablet. No app download required. Log in and out as needed. Your server-side saved progress picks up exactly where you left off. Price: $38.00.

One Flat Price

Pay $38.00 for the full Texas Adult Driver Education Course. No hidden fees. Your ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion is included. That is the only certificate the San Antonio area DPS Driver License Office needs from you.

Online Course at TrafficSchool.net

Complete the Texas Adult Driver Education Course on your schedule, no commute, no classroom seat, and your ADE-1317 certificate arrives digitally the moment you pass.

No Daily Hour Cap

Finish all required hours in one day or spread sessions across multiple days.

Instant Certificate Delivery

Your digital ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion is ready immediately after passing.

Built-In Written Test

Passing the final exam here substitutes for the DPS Class C written knowledge test.

In-Person Classroom Option

Traditional classroom driver education in San Antonio requires fixed schedules, physical attendance, and travel to a licensed school location in Bexar County.

Fixed Class Schedule

You attend on the school's timetable, not your own available hours.

Travel Required

You drive or get a ride to a physical location in or around San Antonio.

Same DPS Step Follows

The in-person driving skills test at DPS is still required regardless of classroom format.

How Long Does Each Path Actually Take?

Both paths require the same DPS driving skills test at the end. The difference is how fast you get there.

Method
Estimated Time to Certificate
Online Course No commute, no fixed schedule. Log in from Bexar County and work through required hours on your own timeline.
In-Person Classroom Tied to a school's schedule in San Antonio. Multiple sessions across several days are typical before you finish.

What Does Each Option Cost You?

The online course at TrafficSchool.net is priced to be the practical choice for Bexar County adults.

Method
Realistic Total Cost
Online Course at TrafficSchool.net $38.00 covers the full Texas Adult Driver Education Course and your ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion.
In-Person Classroom School San Antonio area classroom driver education schools typically charge significantly more than $38.00 for the same required hours.

Pick Up Where You Left Off Anytime

The course saves your progress server-side after every section. Close the browser, grab lunch on the River Walk, come back later. Nothing resets. San Antonio adults juggling work, school, or family can chip away at the required hours across as many sessions as they need without losing ground.

  • Any Device

    Lessons load on your phone, tablet, or laptop without downloading a separate application.

  • Auto-Saved Progress

    Server-side saving means your completed sections are locked in every time you finish one.

  • Log In Anytime

    No session timers forcing you off. Return to the course whenever your schedule opens up.

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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 meets all requirements under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, as of the latest TDLR guidelines. The ADE-1317 certificate issued through this course is accepted at Texas DPS Driver License Offices statewide.

  • TDLR approved Texas provider
  • Texas Administrative Code Title 16 compliant
  • ADE-1317 certificate issued on completion
  • Meets current Texas DPS requirements
  • Recognized statewide including Bexar County

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This course covers first-time adult licensing. Other Texas driver education needs have their own approved courses.

Questions About the Texas Adult Driver Education Course in San Antonio

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

Anyone between 18 and 24 applying for a first Texas driver license 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. 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 entirely. For Bexar County residents in either group, finishing the course through TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, a TDLR approved provider, is the practical first move toward getting your Texas license.

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 split between road signs and road rules. Under current Texas DPS requirements, passing that exam at the required score substitutes for the DPS Class C written knowledge test. That means when you walk into the San Antonio area DPS Driver License Office with your ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion, you do not sit down for a separate written test at the counter. The driving skills test is still required and still happens in person at DPS. The course handles the written portion. Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84 authorizes this substitution for TDLR approved courses.

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. There is no daily hour cap, so finishing the full requirement in a single sitting is possible if your schedule allows. You can also split sessions across multiple days since the course saves your progress server-side after every section. Under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, the state mandates the total instructional hours, not how you distribute them across days. Bexar County adults who work full-time often knock out a few sections in the evening and finish the rest over a weekend. Log back in whenever you have time and pick up exactly where you stopped.

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 after you finish the Texas Adult Driver Education Course and pass the final exam. You receive it digitally the moment you pass. Under current Texas DPS requirements, this certificate is one of the documents you bring when you apply for your first Texas driver license. The San Antonio area DPS Driver License Office, which serves Bexar County residents, accepts the ADE-1317 as proof you completed the state mandated adult driver education requirement under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. Print it or have it ready on your phone before you head to the DPS office.

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. The adult course covers the classroom instruction component. The in-person driving skills test at the DPS is still required and is a separate step after you complete the course and apply for your license. For Bexar County residents, that driving skills test happens at the San Antonio area DPS Driver License Office. Finishing this course and getting your ADE-1317 certificate is what gets you to that appointment.

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

The main reason is skipping the in-person DPS Class C written knowledge test. Under current Texas DPS requirements, adults 25 and older who complete a TDLR approved Texas Adult Driver Education Course and pass the built-in final exam do not have to take the written test at the DPS counter. For someone who has been driving in another state or country and is now getting a first Texas license, sitting for a written test at the San Antonio area DPS Driver License Office can feel like an unnecessary extra step. The DPS offices in Bexar County stay busy, and cutting one required step out of your visit saves real time. Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84 makes this option available to any adult applicant.

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