Alaska Driving Schools

Yes. Alaska allows teens to get a learner's permit starting at age 14, making it one of only a handful of states with a permit age below 15.

Alaska requires a 6-month permit holding period before a teen can test for the intermediate license. The full unrestricted license is not available until age 18.

Teen intermediate license holders in Alaska cannot drive between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m. This is one of the latest curfew start times in the country, reflecting Alaska's long summer daylight hours.

No. Alaska does not require driver's education. However, Alaska's harsh winters and remote roads make voluntary courses especially valuable, and some insurers offer discounts for completion.

A standard driver's license in Alaska costs $20 and is valid for 5 years. The learner's permit fee is $15, making Alaska one of the most affordable states for new drivers.

Yes. Alaska requires insurers to offer a 10% discount on liability and collision coverage for 3 years to drivers who complete a DMV-approved accident prevention course.

Alaska requires 40 hours of supervised driving practice, including 10 hours at night. A licensed driver aged 21 or older must be present at all times.

During the first 6 months of the intermediate stage, no passengers under 21 who are not immediate family members are allowed in the vehicle.

Yes. A 16-year-old who has held their permit for 6 months and passed the road test can drive alone in Alaska, though the nighttime curfew (1 a.m. to 5 a.m.) still applies.

Alaska driver's licenses are valid for 5 years. Alaska is one of the few states that allows mail-in renewal for drivers who are temporarily out of state.