Get Your First Texas License Starting Right Here in The Hills

The Texas Adult Driver Education Course is the state-required step before you walk into the Travis County DPS office and apply for your first Texas license. Ages 18 to 24 must finish it. Ages 25 and older can take it to skip the in-person written knowledge test entirely. Six hours of TDLR-approved instruction, one final exam, one certificate. That is what stands between you and your license.

  • TDLR Approved: Course meets Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 84 requirements for adult driver education in Texas.
  • Self-Paced: No daily hour cap. Finish in one sitting or log back in across multiple sessions until the 6 hours are done.
  • ADE-1317 Certificate: Pass the final exam and you get the digital ADE-1317 certificate the Travis County DPS office requires at application.
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Create your account with TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, a TDLR-approved Texas driver education provider. The course opens immediately. No waiting for a class to fill. No driving to a classroom somewhere off RM 2222 on a weeknight.

Work Through the Course

The Texas Adult Driver Education Course uses text-based interactive lessons with images and section quizzes. Your progress saves automatically after each section. Log out, come back later, pick up exactly where you stopped. No daily cap limits how much you finish in one session.

Pass the Exam and Get Your Certificate

After completing 6 hours of approved instruction, you take a 30-question final exam covering road signs and traffic laws. Hit 70% and you pass. The digital ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion comes to you immediately. Bring it to the DPS office when you apply for your license.

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You Cannot Apply Until This Course Is Done

For anyone 18 to 24 in The Hills, Texas law under Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 84 blocks your license application until you finish this course. Every day you wait is another day without a license. The Travis County DPS Driver License Office handles road tests for The Hills residents. Finish the course, pass the exam, get your certificate, and walk in ready for the driving skills test.

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TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, is a TDLR-approved Texas driver education provider. The Texas Adult Driver Education Course meets current Texas DPS requirements and TDLR guidelines under Title 16 Chapter 84. The Hills sits in Travis County. This course is built for exactly where you are.

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

TDLR-approved under Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 84. The ADE-1317 certificate this course produces is exactly what Travis County DPS accepts at application for $38.00.

No Classroom Required

Work through the Texas Adult Driver Education Course from any device. No scheduled sessions. No commute to a testing center. Progress saves server-side after every section so nothing gets lost.

One Flat Price

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

Online Course

Complete the Texas Adult Driver Education Course on your schedule. No classroom seat, no fixed start time, no drive across Travis County.

Start Immediately

Enroll and begin the same day. No waiting for a class to open.

No Daily Cap

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

Auto-Saved Progress

Server-side saves after each section. Log out and return without losing ground.

Exam Substitution

Pass the built-in final and skip the DPS written knowledge test entirely.

In-Person Classroom

Traditional classroom option exists but requires scheduling, travel inside Travis County, and fixed session times that may not fit your week.

Fixed Schedule

Classes run on set days. Miss one and you reschedule the whole session.

Travel Required

You drive to the location before you even have a license in hand.

No Progress Saving

Attendance is tracked in person. No logging back in if you miss time.

Same End Result

Produces the same ADE-1317 certificate but takes more coordination to finish.

How Long Does This Actually Take?

The state requires 6 hours. Here is how the two paths compare for a Hills resident.

Method
Estimated Time to Certificate
Online Course Six hours of instruction completed on your own schedule, no commute, no waiting for a class seat in Travis County.
In-Person Classroom Six hours of instruction plus travel time to a Travis County classroom location, fixed to whatever days the provider schedules.

What Does Each Option Cost?

Price matters when you are also paying for your Travis County DPS license application fees.

Method
Realistic Total Cost
Online Course Flat rate of $38.00 covers the full Texas Adult Driver Education Course, exam, and ADE-1317 certificate delivery.
In-Person Classroom Classroom providers in the Travis County area typically charge more, and you add fuel and time on top of tuition.

Finish the Course From Any Device

The Texas Adult Driver Education Course runs in your browser. Phone, tablet, laptop, it does not matter. The Hills has solid connectivity and you can work through lessons anywhere you have a signal. Progress saves after every section so a dead battery does not cost you completed work.

  • Any Device

    Browser-based course works on phones, tablets, and computers without downloading any separate application.

  • Saved Progress

    Server-side saves after each section mean you never restart a completed lesson after closing the browser.

  • Pick Up Anytime

    No session timers forcing you to stay logged in. Return to the course whenever your schedule opens back up.

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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 it delivers meets current TDLR guidelines under Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 84 and produces the ADE-1317 certificate Travis County DPS accepts at license application.

  • TDLR-approved Texas driver education provider
  • Issues official ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion
  • Meets Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 84
  • Accepted at Travis County DPS Driver License Office
  • Aligned with current Texas DPS requirements

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TrafficSchool.net also offers Texas defensive driving courses for eligible drivers handling a ticket or insurance discount.

Questions About the Texas Adult Driver Education Course

Who is required to take this course in Texas?

Anyone applying for their first Texas driver license between the ages of 18 and 24 must complete the Texas Adult Driver Education Course before the Travis County DPS will process their application. That requirement comes directly 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 it, but completing the course lets them skip the in-person DPS written knowledge test. Both groups end up with the same ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion. If you are in The Hills and fall into either category, enroll through TrafficSchool.net and start the six hours today.

Does passing the course 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 traffic laws, the same material the DPS tests in person. Pass at the required score and you do not sit for a separate written test at the Travis County DPS Driver License Office. You still take the in-person driving skills test at the DPS. That road test is a separate requirement and no course replaces it. Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 84 establishes the framework under which this exam substitution is recognized. Bring your ADE-1317 certificate when you go in.

How long does the course take to finish?

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, so you can complete all six hours in a single session or split them across as many days as you need. Progress saves server-side after each section, so logging out does not cost you completed work. Some people in The Hills knock it out on a Saturday. Others spread it across a few evenings after work. Either way, the clock does not run until you actually work through the material. Finish the hours, pass the final exam, and your ADE-1317 certificate is ready.

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. It is the document that proves to the Travis County DPS Driver License Office that you completed the state-required adult driver education. Current Texas DPS requirements include this certificate in the package of documents you bring when applying for your first Texas license. You receive it digitally after passing the exam. Print it or have it ready on your device. The Travis County DPS office that serves The Hills residents is located in Austin, roughly 20 to 25 minutes from The Hills depending on traffic on RM 2222. Do not show up without it.

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. 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 six hours you complete are all instruction-based, working through the course lessons and quizzes. The in-person driving skills test at the Travis County DPS Driver License Office is still required and is separate from this course, but no minimum practice hours need to be documented before you take it. Finish the course, get your ADE-1317 certificate, and schedule your road test at the DPS when you are ready to drive.

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 its built-in final exam do not have to take the written knowledge test at the Travis County DPS Driver License Office. That saves a trip, a wait, and the pressure of testing cold on material you have not reviewed. Texas Administrative Code Title 16 Chapter 84 permits this substitution for adults in this age group. For someone who has been driving in another state for years and is getting their first Texas license, working through the course material is a practical way to get current on Texas-specific traffic laws before the road test. Enroll through TrafficSchool.net and get it done.

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