Get Your First Texas License Starting Right Here in Gillespie County

This is the Texas Adult Driver Education Course, the state-mandated 6-hour program required for first-time license applicants ages 18 to 24 in Texas, and available by choice for anyone 25 or older who wants to skip the in-person written knowledge test at the DPS. Complete it, pass the built-in exam, get your ADE-1317 certificate, and walk into the Fredericksburg DPS office ready for your driving skills test.

  • TDLR Approved: Course meets current Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation standards under Title 16, Chapter 84.
  • Self-Paced Access: No daily hour cap. Finish in one sitting or log back in across multiple sessions whenever it works for you.
  • ADE-1317 Certificate: Pass the final exam and you get the official certificate DPS requires when you apply for your Texas license.
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Create your account and begin the Texas Adult Driver Education Course. The course is text and image based with quizzes between sections. Your progress saves automatically after each section, so you can close out and pick back up without losing anything. No classroom in Stonewall means no driving to Fredericksburg just to sit in a room.

Work Through the Material

The course covers Texas road signs, traffic laws, right-of-way rules, and alcohol and drug impairment content required under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. Section 84.503 governs adult enrollment specifically. The sign recognition material and the DWI law sections are the parts that actually show up on the final exam, so pay attention there.

Pass the Exam and Get Your Certificate

After completing 6 hours of TDLR approved instruction, you take a 30-question final exam covering road signs and road rules. Score 70% or better and you pass. That exam substitutes for the DPS Class C written knowledge test. You get your ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion and bring it to the Fredericksburg DPS Driver License Office for your license application.

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You Cannot Apply for a Texas License Without This

For anyone between 18 and 24 applying for a first Texas license, the Texas Adult Driver Education Course is not optional. DPS will not process your application without the ADE-1317 certificate. The sooner you finish the course and pass the built-in exam, the sooner you can schedule your driving skills test at the Fredericksburg DPS Driver License Office, about 14 miles east of Stonewall on US-290, and get your license in hand.

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Approved by Texas, Built for Texas Drivers

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 certificate you earn here is the same ADE-1317 the Fredericksburg DPS office accepts.

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State Approved Content

Every lesson meets TDLR requirements under Title 16, Chapter 84. The ADE-1317 certificate you receive is accepted at Texas DPS Driver License Offices statewide, including Fredericksburg.

No Classroom Required

Complete the course from anywhere with internet access. No driving into Fredericksburg for a class. Work through it at home, on a lunch break, or wherever you have a connection.

One Flat Price

The full Texas Adult Driver Education Course costs $38.00. That covers all six hours of instruction, the final exam, and your ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion.

Online Course

Complete the Texas Adult Driver Education Course on your own schedule, with no commute to a classroom and no fixed session times to work around.

No Daily Hour Cap

Finish in one day or spread sessions across multiple days, no restrictions on daily progress.

Built-In Written Test

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

Auto-Saved Progress

Server-side saving after each section means you never lose completed work between sessions.

In-Person Classroom

Traditional classroom driver education requires scheduled sessions at a licensed school, which means commuting from Stonewall to a facility in Fredericksburg or beyond.

Fixed Class Schedule

You attend on the school's timetable, not yours, which limits scheduling options.

Separate Written Test

Some in-person paths still require the DPS written knowledge test as a separate step.

Commute Required

No licensed classroom driver education operates in Stonewall itself; travel to Fredericksburg is necessary.

How Long Does This Actually Take?

The state requires 6 hours of instruction. Here is how the two main paths compare for a Stonewall resident.

Method
Estimated Time to Certificate
Online Course Six hours of instruction completed on your schedule, no commute, no waiting for a class to fill, start today.
In-Person Classroom Scheduled sessions at a Fredericksburg area school, plus roughly 30 minutes of driving each way on US-290.

What You Pay Either Way

The online course has one price. The in-person path adds travel costs on top of tuition for Stonewall residents.

Method
Realistic Total Cost
Online Course Flat $38.00 covers all instruction, the final exam, and your ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion, nothing extra.
In-Person Classroom School tuition plus fuel for multiple round trips between Stonewall and Fredericksburg on US-290 adds up fast.

Works on Any Device You Have

The course runs in a browser on your phone, tablet, or computer. Out on a ranch in Gillespie County with spotty service, you can log in when you have a signal and the course picks up exactly where you left off. No app to download, no special software.

  • Any Device

    Phone, tablet, or desktop browser all work. No dedicated app or software installation required.

  • Saved Progress

    Every completed section saves to the server automatically, so closing the browser loses nothing.

  • Log In Anytime

    No session timers forcing you to stay logged in. Return 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 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.

  • TDLR approved Texas provider
  • Meets Title 16, Chapter 84 standards
  • ADE-1317 certificate issued on completion
  • Accepted at Fredericksburg DPS office
  • Current TDLR guideline compliance verified

Need a Different Texas Driver Education Course?

This page covers the 6-hour adult first-license course. Other Texas driver education needs have separate courses.

Questions About the Texas Adult Driver Education Course

Who is required to take this course in Texas?

Anyone applying for a first Texas driver license between the ages of 18 and 24 is required to complete the Texas Adult Driver Education Course before DPS will process their application. That requirement comes from Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, specifically Section 84.503, which governs adult driver education enrollment. 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. If you live in Stonewall and fall into either group, enrolling through TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, a TDLR approved provider, gets you started today.

Does passing the course exam mean I skip the written test at the Fredericksburg 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. Pass the final at the required score and you do not retake a written test when you walk into the Fredericksburg DPS Driver License Office on US-290, about 14 miles from Stonewall. You bring your ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion instead. The in-person driving skills test at DPS is a separate requirement and still happens at the office regardless of how you completed your driver education. Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84 governs the course standards behind this substitution.

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 in a single day is possible if your schedule allows. You can also spread sessions across multiple days since progress saves automatically after each section. Most people working through it steadily find the road signs material and the alcohol and drug content take the most focus. Log in from anywhere with a browser, including out in Gillespie County, and pick up exactly where you left off. Section 84.503 sets the adult enrollment framework this course operates under.

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 TDLR rules when you pass the Texas Adult Driver Education Course final exam. Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84 requires this certificate as part of the first-time license application process for adults. You bring the ADE-1317 to the Fredericksburg DPS Driver License Office, located on US-290 roughly 14 miles east of Stonewall, when you apply for your Texas Class C license. The certificate confirms you completed the required driver education and passed the built-in written exam. DPS will not substitute anything else for it. TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, issues the certificate digitally once you pass, so you can print it or present it electronically.

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 covers classroom instruction and the final exam only. The separate in-person driving skills test at the Fredericksburg DPS Driver License Office is still required before DPS issues your license, but that is a DPS step, not a course requirement. As of the latest TDLR guidelines, no practice hour log is submitted with your adult course completion. Finish the course, get your ADE-1317, and schedule your road test at the Fredericksburg office.

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 who complete the Texas Adult Driver Education Course and pass the built-in final exam do not have to take the written test at the DPS office. For someone in Stonewall, that means one fewer trip to the Fredericksburg DPS Driver License Office on US-290. The course also covers current Texas traffic laws, road sign rules, and right-of-way situations that are easy to get rusty on if you have been driving in another state or have not held a license before. Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, Section 84.503 specifically addresses this optional adult enrollment path. Enroll through TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, a TDLR approved provider.

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