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Alaska teen-driver guide

Alaska learner and licensing rules for teens

Checked against official state sources · October 1, 2026

Ages 16–17 may receive a provisional license after at least six months with the permit, the required clean record and a passed road test.

  • 16–17provisional license
  • 6 monthspermit minimum
  • 40 / 10practice / challenging-condition hours

Start at the correct age and stage

Ages 16–17 may receive a provisional license after at least six months with the permit, the required clean record and a passed road test.

Complete the required supervised practice

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.

Meet the next-stage eligibility rules

Keep the required driving record and complete the state's road-test and graduated-license steps before advancing.

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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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