Get Your First Texas License Starting Right Here in Selma

This is the Texas Adult Driver Education Course, approved by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, built for first-time adult license applicants in Bexar County. Ages 18 to 24 are required to finish it before applying. Ages 25 and older can take it to skip the DPS written knowledge test entirely. Either way, you walk into the DPS office already done with the hard part.

  • TDLR Approved: Regulated under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, accepted by Texas DPS for license applications.
  • No Daily Cap: Finish in one sitting or log in across multiple days. No enforced daily hour limit on this course.
  • ADE-1317 Certificate: Pass the final exam and you get the ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion the DPS requires at your appointment.
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Adult 4-hour Abbreviated Course
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Sign up with TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, a TDLR approved Texas driver education provider. Confirm you are a first-time Texas license applicant who is at least 18 years old and lives in Bexar County or the surrounding area before you start.

Work Through the Course

The course runs through text and image based interactive lessons covering Texas road signs, traffic laws, and alcohol and drug rules. Quizzes appear between sections. Your progress saves automatically after each section, so you can log out and come back without losing anything.

Pass the Exam and Get Certified

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

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Every Day You Wait Is a Day Without a License

For anyone 18 to 24 in Selma, the Texas Adult Driver Education Course is a required step before the DPS will process your license application. You cannot skip it. For adults 25 and older, finishing the course means you walk into the Bexar County area DPS Driver License Office without sitting through the written knowledge test in person. The driving skills test is still required, but the written portion is already handled. Get the course done and get your appointment scheduled.

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Built on Texas Rules, Not Generic Guesswork

TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, delivers this course under current TDLR guidelines and Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. The material reflects actual Texas DPS requirements for Bexar County license applicants, not recycled content from another state.

Last updated: Last reviewed to reflect current Texas DPS requirements and TDLR guidelines.
State Accepted Certificate

The ADE-1317 you receive meets current Texas DPS requirements and is accepted at the Bexar County area DPS Driver License Office when you apply. Priced at $38.00.

Text and Image Format

No live video streams to schedule around. Lessons load as text and images with section quizzes built in. Work through it on your own timeline for $38.00.

One Flat Price

The course costs $38.00 total. No upsells buried in the checkout. That covers your full TDLR approved instruction and your ADE-1317 certificate on completion.

Texas Adult Driver Education Course Online

Complete the state mandated 6-hour course from anywhere in Bexar County. Progress saves automatically. No classroom schedule to work around.

Auto-Saved Progress

Log out anytime and your completed sections stay saved on the server.

Built-In Written Test

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

Digital Certificate

ADE-1317 delivered digitally after you pass, ready for your DPS appointment.

In-Person Classroom Option

Classroom driver education exists but requires finding a TDLR approved school near Selma with available seats and a set schedule.

Fixed Class Schedule

You attend on the school's timetable, not yours, across multiple sessions.

Travel Required

You drive to a physical location in or around Bexar County for every session.

Same Certificate Result

You still get an ADE-1317 at the end, same as the online course produces.

How Long Does This Actually Take?

The state requires 6 hours of approved instruction. Here is how the two paths compare on total time investment for a Selma resident.

Method
Estimated Time to Certificate
Online Course Finish the full 6-hour requirement in one day or spread it across multiple sessions with no daily cap enforced.
In-Person Classroom Attend scheduled sessions at a fixed location in Bexar County, adding drive time and classroom availability to your total wait.

What You Pay to Get Licensed

The course fee is one part of your total cost. Here is how the online course compares to the in-person path for Bexar County applicants.

Method
Realistic Total Cost
Online Course Course fee is $38.00 total. No gas, no parking, no missed work hours sitting in a classroom across town.
In-Person Classroom Tuition varies by school and often runs higher than $38.00, plus fuel costs driving to a Bexar County location repeatedly.

Pick Up Where You Left Off Anywhere

The course works on the device you already have. Sitting at home near Selma or on a lunch break, your account holds your progress server-side after every completed section. No app download required. Log back in and keep going from exactly where you stopped.

  • Any Device

    Phone, tablet, or laptop all load the course without any special software installation needed.

  • Saved Progress

    Every completed section saves automatically to the server so nothing resets between your sessions.

  • Your Schedule

    No daily hour cap means you decide how much you cover in a single sitting each time you log in.

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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 is built to meet the requirements of Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, and is accepted by Texas DPS for first-time adult license applications in Bexar County.

  • TDLR approved Texas driver education provider
  • Compliant with Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84
  • ADE-1317 certificate issued on course completion
  • Accepted at Texas DPS Driver License Offices statewide
  • Current TDLR guidelines reflected in course content

Need a Different Texas Driver Education Course?

This page covers the adult first-license course only. Other Texas driver education needs have their own approved courses.

Questions About the Texas Adult Driver Education Course

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

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 Class C written knowledge test, which is a real time saver. Both groups end up at the same place: the Bexar County area DPS Driver License Office with an ADE-1317 certificate in hand. Start by confirming your age group so you enroll for the right reason.

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

The 30-question final exam built into the Texas Adult Driver Education Course is structured to meet the same standard as the DPS Class C written knowledge test. Under current TDLR guidelines and Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, a TDLR approved course that includes a qualifying final exam can substitute for the in-person written test at the DPS. Pass the final at the required score and your ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion documents that result. You bring that certificate to the Bexar County area DPS Driver License Office when you apply. The DPS accepts it in place of the written test. The driving skills test is a separate requirement and still happens in person at the DPS.

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 it in a single day is possible if you set aside the time. You can also spread it across multiple sessions since your progress saves automatically to the server after each completed section. I finished mine over two evenings after work, which worked fine. Selma is about 20 minutes from the nearest DPS Driver License Office handling road tests, so the faster you finish the course, the sooner you can book that driving skills appointment and get it done.

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, by a TDLR approved driver education provider. TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, issues it digitally after you pass the course final exam at the required score. It is the document the Texas DPS requires when you apply for your first adult driver license. Bring it to the Bexar County area DPS Driver License Office along with your other required application documents. The DPS uses it to confirm you completed the adult driver education requirement and, for eligible applicants, to waive the in-person written knowledge test. Do not show up to your DPS appointment without it.

Do adults have to log behind-the-wheel practice hours to complete 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, which operates under different rules. The adult course under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, Section 84.503 focuses on the classroom instruction component, which is the 6-hour online portion you complete here. The driving skills test at the DPS is still required and happens separately after you apply with your ADE-1317 certificate. The DPS examiner at the Bexar County area office conducts that test in person. Practice driving on your own before that appointment. Knowing Loop 1604 interchanges and Selma-area road conditions will help.

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 and Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, adults 25 and older who complete a TDLR approved adult driver education course receive an ADE-1317 certificate that substitutes for the written test at the DPS. That means one less thing to do at the Bexar County area DPS Driver License Office, which is roughly 20 minutes from Selma depending on traffic on I-35. The DPS office can have a wait. Arriving with your certificate already handled shortens the visit considerably. The course also covers current Texas traffic laws and road signs, which is genuinely useful if you have been driving in another state and are switching to a Texas license for the first time.

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