Get Your First Texas License Starting Right Here in Shavano Park

This is the Texas Adult Driver Education Course, regulated by TDLR and required for first-time license applicants ages 18 to 24 in Bexar County. Adults 25 and older can take it to skip the DPS written knowledge test entirely. Six hours of state-approved instruction, one final exam, and you walk into the DPS office on Fredericksburg Road already done with the written portion.

  • 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 without losing your progress.
  • ADE-1317 Certificate: Pass the final exam and get your ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion to bring to the Bexar County DPS office.
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Create your account and begin the Texas Adult Driver Education Course immediately. The course runs on 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 starting over.

Work Through the Material

The course covers Texas road signs, traffic laws, right-of-way rules, and alcohol and drug impairment content required under current TDLR guidelines. Each section builds toward the final exam. Adults in Bexar County are not required to log behind-the-wheel practice hours to complete this course.

Pass the Exam and Get Certified

Complete 6 hours of TDLR-approved instruction and pass the 30-question final exam at 70% or better. That exam substitutes for the DPS Class C written knowledge test. You receive your ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion digitally and bring it to the DPS Driver License Office when you apply.

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You Cannot Apply for a License Without This

For Shavano Park residents ages 18 to 24, Texas law requires this course before you can apply for a first driver license. Every week without it is another week you cannot get to the DPS Driver License Office on Fredericksburg Road for your driving skills test. Finish the course, pass the built-in written exam, get your ADE-1317 certificate, and move on to the part that actually puts you behind the wheel legally.

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Built Around What Texas DPS Actually Requires

TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, is a TDLR-approved Texas driver education provider. This course meets the adult driver education standards set in Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, and aligns with current Texas DPS requirements for first-time license applicants in Bexar County.

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

Every lesson meets the adult driver education standards set by TDLR. The course satisfies the state-mandated requirement for first-time Texas license applicants under current guidelines.

Access on Any Device

Log in from your laptop, tablet, or phone. Progress saves server-side after each section, so switching devices mid-course does not cost you any completed work.

One Flat Price

The course costs $38.00. No hidden fees, no upsells required to get your ADE-1317 certificate after you pass the final exam.

Online Course

Complete the Texas Adult Driver Education Course on your schedule with no commute, no classroom seat, and no waiting for the next session to open up in Bexar County.

Start Immediately

Enroll and begin the same day without waiting for a scheduled class.

No Daily Cap

Finish in one day or spread sessions across multiple days as needed.

Auto-Saved Progress

Server-side saves mean you never lose completed sections between logins.

Digital Certificate

ADE-1317 certificate delivered digitally after passing the final exam.

In-Person Classroom

Traditional classroom driver education in the Shavano Park area requires scheduling around fixed class times and physically attending sessions in Bexar County.

Fixed Schedule

Classes run on set days and times you must work around.

Travel Required

You drive to and from the classroom location each session.

Seat Availability

Enrollment depends on open seats in upcoming scheduled sessions.

Paper Processing

Certificate handling may add time before you can visit the DPS office.

How Long Does This Actually Take?

Here is how the online course compares to the in-person classroom route for Shavano Park residents.

Method
Estimated Time to Certificate
Online Course Start the same day you enroll. No daily cap means you can complete all required instruction in a single session if your schedule allows.
In-Person Classroom Class availability in the Shavano Park and Bexar County area determines your start date, often adding days or weeks before you finish.

What You Pay to Get Licensed

The online course is a single flat cost. In-person options in Bexar County typically run higher with additional fees.

Method
Realistic Total Cost
Online Course One flat fee of $38.00 covers the full course and your ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion after passing.
In-Person Classroom Traditional driver education schools in the Bexar County area typically charge significantly more, sometimes with separate materials fees.

Pick Up Where You Left Off

The course works on any device you already own. Sitting at Loop 1604 waiting for someone? Log in. Home after work in Shavano Park? Pick up the next section. Progress saves automatically after each section so nothing gets lost between sessions.

  • Any Device

    Phone, tablet, or laptop all work. No app download required to access your course account.

  • Saved Progress

    Server-side saves protect every completed section. Log out anytime without losing your place in the course.

  • Your Schedule

    No class times to match. Log in when it works for you and finish on your own timeline.

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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 meets the requirements set in Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, and satisfies current Texas DPS requirements for first-time license applicants in Bexar County.

  • 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 licensing requirements
  • Serves first-time adult license applicants statewide

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This adult driver education course is for first-time Texas license applicants only, not for ticket dismissal or insurance reduction.

Questions About the Course and Getting Licensed in Shavano Park

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

Texas law requires first-time driver license applicants between the ages of 18 and 24 to complete an approved adult driver education course before applying for a license. 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 when they apply. For Shavano Park residents in either group, the practical next step is the same: finish the course, get the ADE-1317 certificate, and head to the DPS Driver License Office on Fredericksburg Road ready to apply.

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

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. The exam covers road signs and road rules in a multiple-choice format. Pass it at the required score and you do not retake a written knowledge test in person at the DPS Driver License Office. This applies whether you are 18 to 24 and required to take the course, or 25 and older and taking it by choice. The in-person driving skills test at the DPS is a separate requirement and still happens at the office. For Shavano Park residents, that office is located on Fredericksburg Road, roughly 10 miles from the neighborhood.

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, as mandated by Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. There is no daily hour cap, so finishing in a single sitting is possible if your schedule allows. The course is also self-paced, meaning you can spread sessions across multiple days without penalty. Progress saves automatically after each section on the server side, so logging out between sessions does not cost you any completed work. Bexar County residents who want to get to the DPS Driver License Office on Fredericksburg Road as quickly as possible can move through the material at whatever pace works for them and finish without waiting on a class schedule.

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 when you pass the Texas Adult Driver Education Course final exam. TDLR requires this specific certificate as proof that you completed an approved adult driver education course, as outlined in Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. You bring it to the Texas DPS Driver License Office when you apply for your first license. For Shavano Park residents, the relevant DPS Driver License Office is on Fredericksburg Road in San Antonio, approximately 10 miles from Shavano Park. The certificate is delivered digitally after you pass the final exam. Print it or have it accessible on your phone when you go in to apply.

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, not to the adult course governed by Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, Section 84.503. The adult course is instruction-based: complete the required lessons, pass the final exam at the required score, and you receive the ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion. The in-person driving skills test at the DPS is still a separate requirement you complete at the DPS Driver License Office. Shavano Park residents handle that at the Fredericksburg Road location in San Antonio after submitting their license application with the ADE-1317 certificate.

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 substitute the course final exam for the DPS Class C written knowledge test. That means one fewer step at the DPS Driver License Office on Fredericksburg Road. For someone who moved to Bexar County from another state and never held a Texas license, that is a real time saver. The course also covers Texas-specific traffic laws, road signs, and right-of-way rules that differ from other states, so working through the material before the driving skills test is genuinely useful preparation, not just a bureaucratic checkbox under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84.

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