Get Your First Texas License Starting Right Here in Schertz

This is the Texas Adult Driver Education Course, the TDLR approved 6-hour course required for first-time license applicants ages 18 to 24 in Texas. Adults 25 and older can take it to skip the in-person DPS written knowledge test. Pass the built-in final exam, get your ADE-1317 certificate, and walk into the Schertz area DPS office ready for your driving skills test.

  • State Approved: Approved and regulated by TDLR under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84.
  • Self-Paced Course: No daily hour cap. Finish in one sitting or log back in across multiple sessions.
  • ADE-1317 Certificate: Your digital certificate of completion goes straight to the DPS when you apply for your license.
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Adult 4-hour Abbreviated Course
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Total one-time price

$38.00
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Three Steps and You're Done

Enroll Online

Create your account with TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, a TDLR approved Texas driver education provider. Confirm you meet the eligibility requirement: a first-time Texas license applicant who is at least 18 years old. Your progress saves automatically after every section.

Complete the Course

Work through text and image based interactive lessons covering Texas road signs, traffic laws, and alcohol and drug awareness. Short quizzes follow each section. No live video streaming, no enforced timers. Log in and out on your own schedule until you finish all required material.

Pass the Exam and Get Your Certificate

After completing 6 hours of TDLR approved instruction, take the 30-question final exam. 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, so you skip that step entirely at the Schertz area DPS office.

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You Cannot Apply for Your License Without This

Texas law requires first-time applicants ages 18 to 24 to finish this course before the DPS will process a license application. Every day without it is another day you cannot get to the Guadalupe County DPS office for your driving skills test. Finish the course, pass the final, and get your ADE-1317 certificate in hand so your DPS appointment actually moves you forward toward your license.

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Built on Texas Rules, Not Generic Content

This course follows Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, the TDLR rule framework governing adult driver education in Texas. The content reflects current Texas DPS requirements. TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, holds active TDLR approval to deliver this course to Texas residents.

Last updated: Reviewed and updated to reflect the latest TDLR guidelines and current Texas DPS requirements.
TDLR Approved

TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, is a TDLR approved provider. The course satisfies the state mandated adult driver education requirement under Texas law.

Access Any Device

Log in from a laptop, desktop, or tablet. Your progress saves server-side after each section so you never lose your place between sessions.

One Flat Price

Pay $38.00 and get full access to the complete Texas Adult Driver Education Course, the final exam, and your ADE-1317 certificate on passing.

Online Course

Complete the Texas Adult Driver Education Course on your own schedule with no commute to a classroom, and no daily hour cap limiting how fast you finish.

No Classroom Commute

Work through all required material from wherever you have internet access.

Built-In Written Test

Pass the course final exam and skip the DPS written knowledge test entirely.

Instant Certificate

Your digital ADE-1317 certificate is available immediately after you pass.

In-Person Classroom

Traditional classroom courses require fixed schedules, a physical location, and a separate DPS written knowledge test appointment after completion.

Fixed Class Schedule

You attend on the provider's timetable, not your own.

Separate DPS Written Test

Some classroom formats still require you to test separately at the DPS office.

Travel Required

Finding an available classroom near Schertz adds time before you even start.

How Long Does This Actually Take?

Here is a realistic look at the time involved for a Schertz resident going through each path.

Method
Estimated Time to Certificate
Online Course Complete the full 6-hour course in one day or across multiple sessions with no daily cap restricting your progress.
In-Person Classroom Locate an available class near Schertz, drive to it, sit through fixed session blocks, then schedule a separate DPS written test appointment.

What You Pay Compared to Other Options

Cost matters when you are also saving up for insurance and registration fees in Guadalupe County.

Method
Realistic Total Cost
Online Course Pay $38.00 for the complete Texas Adult Driver Education Course including the final exam and your ADE-1317 certificate.
In-Person Classroom Classroom providers typically charge more and add fuel costs for multiple trips to a physical location outside Schertz.

Pick Up Where You Left Off

The course saves your progress server-side after every section. Log in from your phone during a lunch break, finish a few more sections from your laptop that night, and keep moving toward your ADE-1317 certificate without starting over. No app download required.

  • 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 your work is never lost between sessions.

  • Log In Anytime

    No session timers pushing you out. Return to the course whenever your schedule allows 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 on this platform meets the requirements set out in Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, as of the latest TDLR guidelines.

  • TDLR approved Texas driver education provider
  • Meets Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84
  • Issues official ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion
  • Aligned with current Texas DPS requirements
  • Covers required adult driver education curriculum

Already Have Your License? Check This Out

Schertz drivers with an existing license who need to dismiss a ticket have a different course available.

Questions About the Course and Your Schertz DPS Visit

Who is required to take this course in Texas?

First-time Texas driver license applicants between the ages of 18 and 24 are 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 Class C written knowledge test, which is a real time saver before heading to the Schertz area DPS office in Guadalupe County. Check your situation against current Texas DPS requirements and enroll accordingly.

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

Yes. The 30-question final exam built into this course substitutes for the DPS Class C written knowledge test under current Texas DPS requirements. Pass the final at the required score and you do not retake a written test when you show up at the Schertz area DPS Driver License Office in Guadalupe County. The exam covers road signs and road rules, the same material the DPS tests on. This substitution is part of what TDLR approved adult driver education courses provide under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. Your next step after passing is bringing your ADE-1317 certificate to the DPS for the driving skills test.

How long does the course take to finish?

The Texas Adult Driver Education Course requires 6 hours of TDLR approved instruction to meet the state mandated 6-hour requirement under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. There is no daily hour cap, so you can finish the entire course in one sitting or spread it across several days. Progress saves automatically after each section, so logging out does not cost you anything. For Schertz residents juggling work or school near the IH-35 corridor, that kind of schedule control matters. Once you complete all required material and pass the final exam at 70% or higher, you receive your ADE-1317 certificate and can schedule your DPS driving skills test.

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 adult driver education provider after you pass the course. It is the document the Texas DPS requires when a first-time license applicant applies for a Class C driver license. Under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, completing an approved adult driver education course and receiving this certificate is part of the licensing process for eligible applicants. You bring the ADE-1317 to the Schertz area DPS Driver License Office in Guadalupe County along with your other required documents. The DPS office that handles road tests for Schertz residents is roughly 15 to 20 minutes away depending on traffic on IH-35.

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 adult course is classroom instruction only, covering Texas traffic laws, road signs, and alcohol and drug awareness material. After you finish the course and receive your ADE-1317 certificate, you still need to pass the in-person driving skills test at the DPS. That road test is a separate DPS requirement. Schedule it at the Guadalupe County area DPS Driver License Office after your certificate is in hand.

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 applying for a first Texas license can either take the written test at the DPS office or complete a TDLR approved adult driver education course and use the course final exam as the substitute. For someone who has not studied Texas traffic laws recently, working through the full course is a better setup for that exam than walking into the Schertz area DPS office cold. Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84 makes this option available specifically for this age group. Enroll, finish the 6 hours, pass the final, and arrive at the DPS with your ADE-1317 certificate already done.

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