Get Your First Texas License Starting Right Here in Timberwood Park

This is the Texas Adult Driver Education Course, the state-mandated 6-hour program regulated by TDLR under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. Ages 18 to 24 must finish it before applying for a Texas license. Adults 25 and older can take it to skip the DPS written knowledge test entirely. Either way, you walk into the Bexar County DPS office already done with the written portion.

  • TDLR Approved: Course meets current Texas DPS requirements under Title 16, Chapter 84 for adult driver education.
  • Self-Paced Format: No daily hour cap. Finish in one sitting or log back in across multiple sessions whenever you are ready.
  • ADE-1317 Certificate: Pass the final exam and receive your official ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion to bring to the DPS.
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Create your account with TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, a TDLR approved Texas driver education provider. Timberwood Park residents in Bexar County can enroll immediately. No classroom scheduling, no commute to a testing center across Loop 1604.

Work Through the Course

The course runs through text and image-based interactive lessons covering Texas road signs, traffic laws, and alcohol and drug material. Quizzes appear between sections. Your progress saves automatically server-side after each section, so closing the browser does not cost you any completed work.

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 receive your digital ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion. That certificate substitutes for the DPS Class C written knowledge test when you apply for your license.

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Every Day Without This Finished Is a Day Without Your License

For ages 18 to 24 in Bexar County, the Texas Adult Driver Education Course is a hard requirement before the DPS will process your first license application. Finishing the course and passing the built-in written exam gets you to the Timberwood Park area DPS Driver License Office ready for your driving skills test. The sooner you complete this, the sooner you are actually licensed and driving.

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Approved, Regulated, and Accepted at Texas DPS

TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, holds TDLR approval to deliver the Texas Adult Driver Education Course. As of the latest TDLR guidelines under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, the ADE-1317 certificate this course issues is accepted at every Texas DPS Driver License Office, including the offices serving Bexar County.

Last updated: 2025
State Accepted Certificate

The ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion meets current Texas DPS requirements and is accepted when you apply for your first Texas driver license at the Bexar County DPS office. Price: $38.00.

Access From Any Device

Log in from a laptop, desktop, or tablet. The course uses text and image-based lessons with no live video streaming, so a basic internet connection handles everything. Enroll for $38.00.

One Flat Price

The full Texas Adult Driver Education Course is $38.00. No hidden fees added at checkout. That covers all course material, section quizzes, the final exam, and your ADE-1317 certificate.

Online Course at TrafficSchool.net

Complete the Texas Adult Driver Education Course on your schedule with no commute, no classroom seat, and progress that saves automatically after every section.

No Daily Hour Cap

Finish all required instruction in one day or spread sessions across multiple days.

Built-In Written Test

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

Instant Certificate Delivery

Receive your digital ADE-1317 certificate immediately after passing the final exam.

In-Person Classroom Option

Traditional classroom-based adult driver education exists in Texas but requires fixed scheduling, physical attendance, and travel to an approved provider location near Bexar County.

Fixed Class Schedule

Attendance depends on the provider's calendar, not your availability.

Travel Required

You drive to a physical classroom location, adding time before you even start.

Same Certificate Outcome

Classroom completion also produces an ADE-1317 certificate accepted at DPS.

How Long Does Each Path Actually Take?

Time from enrollment to walking into the Bexar County DPS Driver License Office with your certificate in hand.

Method
Estimated Time to Certificate
Online Course Complete the required instruction at your own session pace with no enforced daily cap, then receive your ADE-1317 certificate the same day you pass.
In-Person Classroom Depends entirely on when a local Bexar County provider schedules their next available adult driver education class session.

What Does Each Option Cost?

Compare the total cost of getting your ADE-1317 certificate through each available path for Timberwood Park residents.

Method
Realistic Total Cost
Online Course at TrafficSchool.net Flat rate of $38.00 covers all lessons, quizzes, the final exam, and your ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion.
In-Person Classroom Costs vary by provider in the Bexar County area and may include additional materials fees on top of the base tuition.

Pick Up Where You Left Off Anytime

The course saves your progress server-side after every section. Log in from a laptop at home near Timberwood Park Community Park, then switch to a tablet later. Nothing resets. No section needs to be repeated just because you closed the browser or stepped away.

  • Any Device Works

    Access lessons from a laptop, desktop, or tablet with a standard internet connection and no app download required.

  • Auto-Saved Progress

    Server-side saving means your completed sections stay done even if your session ends unexpectedly.

  • Return Anytime

    No daily hour cap means you can log back in tomorrow, next week, or whenever your schedule opens up.

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About Your Course Provider

TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com

TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, is a TDLR approved Texas driver education provider delivering the Texas Adult Driver Education Course. The course meets all current requirements under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, and the ADE-1317 certificate it issues is accepted at Texas DPS Driver License Offices statewide, including those serving Bexar County.

  • TDLR approved Texas provider
  • Meets Title 16, Chapter 84 standards
  • ADE-1317 certificate issued on completion
  • Accepted at all Texas DPS offices
  • Serves Bexar County adult applicants

Need a Different Texas Driver Education Course?

This page covers the 6-hour adult course only. Other Texas-approved courses exist for different situations and license types.

Questions About the Texas Adult Driver Education Course in Timberwood Park

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

Texas law requires anyone between ages 18 and 24 applying for a first Texas driver license 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, specifically Section 84.503 governing adult 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 before heading to the Bexar County DPS Driver License Office. Both groups receive the same ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion. If you are in either category, enrolling with TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, gets you started today.

Does passing the course final exam really replace the DPS written test?

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. You do not retake the written test in person at the Bexar County DPS Driver License Office. The exam covers road signs and road rules, the same material the DPS written test covers. Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84 establishes this course as the approved pathway for adult driver education, and passing the final at the required score satisfies the written test requirement. The in-person driving skills test at the DPS is a separate step and still required. Bring your ADE-1317 certificate when you go in for that appointment.

How long does the course actually take to finish?

The Texas Adult Driver Education Course requires 6 hours of TDLR approved instruction as mandated under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. There is no daily hour cap, so you can complete all required instruction in a single day or spread it across multiple sessions over several days. Progress saves automatically server-side after each section, so nothing resets between logins. Realistically, most people working through the lessons steadily finish in one or two sittings. The final exam comes after you complete all required instruction. Once you pass at 70% or better, your ADE-1317 certificate is issued and you can schedule your driving skills test at the Bexar County DPS Driver License Office.

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 TDLR approved providers upon finishing the Texas Adult Driver Education Course. It is the document the Texas DPS requires when you apply for your first driver license. Under current Texas DPS requirements, you bring the ADE-1317 to the DPS Driver License Office serving Bexar County, which is located roughly 15 to 20 minutes from Timberwood Park depending on traffic on US-281. The certificate confirms you completed the state-mandated course and passed the built-in written exam. Without it, the DPS will not process a first-time license application for anyone in the 18 to 24 age group. TrafficSchool.net delivers the certificate digitally after you pass the final exam.

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 adult course covers the knowledge and rules side of driver education through lessons, quizzes, and the final exam. The in-person driving skills test at the DPS is still required and is a separate step handled directly through the Bexar County DPS Driver License Office. You schedule that appointment after you have your ADE-1317 certificate in hand. No driving log, no instructor sign-off, no minimum practice hours required for this course.

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 Class C written knowledge test at the DPS Driver License Office. For someone getting their first Texas license later in life, that removes one appointment and one test from the process. The Bexar County DPS office that serves Timberwood Park residents handles a high volume of applicants, and cutting out the written test step saves real time. Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84 permits this pathway. Enroll with TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, complete the course, and go straight to scheduling your driving skills test.

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