Get Your First Texas License Starting Right Here in Universal City

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 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: Approved and regulated by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation under current TDLR guidelines.
  • Self-Paced Format: No daily hour cap. Finish in one sitting or log back in across multiple sessions whenever your schedule allows.
  • ADE-1317 Certificate: Pass the final exam and you get the ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion the DPS requires at your license appointment.
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Create your account and begin the Texas Adult Driver Education Course immediately. The course runs through text and image-based interactive lessons with quizzes between sections. Your progress saves server-side after each section, so closing the browser does not cost you anything. Pick up exactly where you left off.

Work Through the Material

The course covers Texas road signs, traffic laws, right-of-way rules, and alcohol and drug impairment content required under TDLR guidelines. Section quizzes keep you sharp before the final. No live video streaming, no scheduled sessions. You move through it on your own timeline with no enforced daily cap.

Pass the Exam and Get Certified

The 30-question final exam covers road signs and road rules and must be passed at 70% to complete the 6 hours requirement. Passing it substitutes for the DPS Class C written knowledge test. You receive your digital ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion and bring it to the Bexar County DPS Driver License Office when you apply.

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You Cannot Apply for Your License Without This

For anyone between 18 and 24 in Universal City, the Texas Adult Driver Education Course is a hard requirement before the DPS will process your license application. The sooner you finish the course and pass the built-in written exam, the sooner you book your driving skills test at the Bexar County DPS Driver License Office and get your license in hand. There is no shortcut around the 6 hours. Start now and get it done.

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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 satisfies the mandate under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, Section 84.503 for adult driver education enrollment.

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

Every lesson meets TDLR standards under Title 16, Chapter 84. The course content is verified against current Texas DPS requirements so your certificate holds up at the Bexar County office.

Access on Any Device

Log in from a laptop, desktop, or tablet. Progress saves automatically after each section so switching devices mid-course does not reset your work or cost you time.

One Flat Price

The Texas Adult Driver Education Course is $38.00. No hidden fees added at checkout. That covers the full 6-hour course and your ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion.

Online Course

Complete the Texas Adult Driver Education Course from anywhere in Bexar County. No drive to a classroom, no fixed schedule, and the ADE-1317 certificate comes to you digitally.

No Classroom Commute

Skip the drive across Bexar County. Work through all 6 hours from wherever you are.

Self-Paced Progress

No daily cap on hours. Finish in one day or spread sessions across multiple days.

Digital Certificate

ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion delivered digitally after you pass the final exam.

In-Person Classroom

Traditional classroom driver education in the Universal City area requires fixed scheduling, a physical commute, and in-person attendance for the full required hours.

Fixed Class Schedule

You attend on the school's timeline, not yours. Missing a session can delay completion.

Travel Required

Getting to and from a Bexar County classroom adds time before you even start the material.

Paper Processing

Certificate handling may take longer before you can bring documentation to the DPS office.

How Long Does Each Path Actually Take?

Time matters when your license is the goal. Here is how the online course stacks up against the in-person classroom route for Universal City adults.

Method
Estimated Time to Certificate
Online Course Complete all 6 required hours on your own schedule with no daily cap, then head to the Bexar County DPS office.
In-Person Classroom Fixed session blocks spread across multiple days, plus commute time to a Bexar County driver education location.

What Does Each Option Cost You?

The online course is priced flat. In-person classroom programs in the Bexar County area typically run higher once you factor in all fees.

Method
Realistic Total Cost
Online Course One flat fee of $38.00 covers the full Texas Adult Driver Education Course and your ADE-1317 certificate.
In-Person Classroom Bexar County classroom programs often charge more and may add material or registration fees on top of tuition.

Pick It Up Wherever You Left Off

The course works on any modern browser. Sitting in a parking lot off Pat Booker Road waiting on something? Log in and knock out a section. Progress saves server-side after every section you complete, so nothing gets lost between sessions. No app download required.

  • Any Device

    Phone, tablet, or laptop all work. No dedicated app needed to access your course from anywhere in Bexar County.

  • Auto-Saved Progress

    Server-side saving means closing your browser or switching devices never costs you completed sections or quiz results.

  • Pick Up Anytime

    No session timers forcing you to stay logged in. Return to the course whenever you have time to continue.

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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 is built to satisfy current Texas DPS requirements and the adult enrollment rules under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, Section 84.503.

  • TDLR approved Texas driver education provider
  • Meets Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84
  • ADE-1317 certificate issued on completion
  • Accepted at Texas DPS Driver License Offices statewide
  • Reviewed against current TDLR guidelines

Already Licensed? Other Courses Are Available

This 6-hour course is for first-time Texas license applicants only. Licensed drivers needing another type of course can find it here.

Questions About the Texas Adult Driver Education Course

Who is required to take this course in Texas?

Texas law requires anyone between 18 and 24 applying for their first Texas driver license to complete the Texas Adult Driver Education Course before the 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 at the same place: the Bexar County DPS Driver License Office with an ADE-1317 certificate in hand and the written test already behind them. Start the course enrollment to confirm your eligibility before your DPS appointment.

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

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 a written test at the Bexar County DPS Driver License Office. The exam covers road signs and road rules and must be passed at 70% to complete the course. That passing score is what triggers your ADE-1317 Certificate of Completion. What remains after that is the in-person driving skills test at the DPS, which is a separate requirement and still must be completed in person. Bring your ADE-1317 certificate to your DPS appointment along with your other required documents.

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 6 hours in a single sitting or split them across multiple sessions over several days. Progress saves server-side after each section, so logging out between sessions does not cost you any completed work. For Universal City residents juggling work or school schedules, that format makes it practical to finish without blocking out an entire day. Log in, complete a section, log out, and come back when you have more time. The course moves at your pace.

What is the ADE-1317 certificate and what do I do with it?

The ADE-1317 is the official Certificate of Completion for the Texas Adult Driver Education Course, issued under TDLR regulations tied to Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84. You receive it digitally after passing the course final exam at the required score. That certificate is one of the documents the Texas DPS requires when you apply for your first driver license. For Universal City residents, the relevant office is the Bexar County DPS Driver License Office, located roughly 4 to 6 miles from Universal City depending on your starting point. Bring the ADE-1317 along with your other required identification and application materials. Do not show up to your DPS appointment 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 as part of this program. That requirement applies to the teen driver education track, not the adult course governed by Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, Section 84.503. The 6-hour adult course is classroom instruction only, delivered through text and image-based interactive lessons. What you do still face after completing the course is the in-person driving skills test at the DPS, which is a separate DPS requirement and has nothing to do with logged practice hours. Universal City residents should schedule that driving skills test at the Bexar County DPS Driver License Office after receiving their ADE-1317 certificate.

Why would someone 25 or older take this course if it is not required?

The practical reason is simple: passing the course final exam substitutes for the DPS Class C written knowledge test under current Texas DPS requirements, so a 25 or older adult skips that in-person written test entirely. For someone who has been driving in another state or country and is getting their first Texas license, sitting for a separate written test at the Bexar County DPS Driver License Office adds an extra trip and extra wait time. The Texas Adult Driver Education Course, regulated under Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 84, covers everything on that test anyway. Finishing the course means you walk into the DPS with the written portion already handled and only the driving skills test left to complete.

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