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Alaska licensing requirements

Alaska learner and first-license requirements

Checked against official state sources · October 1, 2026

Alaska instruction permits begin at age 14. Practice requires a licensed driver age 21+ with at least one year of experience in that vehicle type.

  • 14permit age
  • 21+supervising driver
  • 2 yearspermit validity

Start with the correct age and license stage

Alaska instruction permits begin at age 14. Practice requires a licensed driver age 21+ with at least one year of experience in that vehicle type.

Complete the required testing

Alaska's general knowledge test allows 25 minutes for 20 questions and requires 16 correct answers to pass. The state also provides an online testing option for the written Class D test.

Follow the legal practice rules

Drivers age 16–17 can move to a provisional license after holding an instruction permit at least six months, maintaining the required clean record and passing the road test. The state manual describes 40 hours of supervised practice including 10 hours in challenging conditions such as night or inclement weather.

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    Official sources

    1. Alaska DMV — Instruction Permit
    2. Alaska DMV — Driver Manual
    3. Alaska DMV — Provisional License
    4. Alaska DMV — Road Test
    5. Alaska DMV — License Fees
    6. Alaska DMV — State DMV Office Locations

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