AK DMV AK DMV Teen and New Driver Regulations 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What supervising driver requirements must be met for an Alaskan instruction permit holder?
- Any licensed adult 18 or older
- A licensed driver 21 or older in the front seat (Correct answer)
- A licensed driver 18 or older with 1 year of experience
- A parent or driving instructor only
Correct answer: A licensed driver 21 or older in the front seat
Alaska requires that an instruction permit holder be supervised by a licensed driver who is at least 21 years of age seated in the front passenger seat.
Question 2: How long must an Alaskan teen hold an instruction permit before applying for a provisional license?
- 3 months
- 6 months (Correct answer)
- 9 months
- 12 months
Correct answer: 6 months
Alaska requires teen applicants to hold an instruction permit for a minimum of 6 months before they are eligible to apply for a provisional license.
Question 3: Which of the following is required when a teen applies for an instruction permit in Alaska?
- Proof of vehicle ownership
- A written knowledge test (Correct answer)
- A road skills test
- A vision and driving record check only
Correct answer: A written knowledge test
To obtain an instruction permit in Alaska, teens must pass a written knowledge test covering traffic laws and road signs.
Question 4: At what age can Alaska provisional license holders have their nighttime and passenger restrictions removed?
- After 6 months
- After 12 months
- At age 17 (Correct answer)
- At age 18
Correct answer: At age 17
In Alaska, the provisional license passenger and nighttime restrictions are lifted after 6 months of violation-free driving or upon reaching age 18, depending on the phase.
Question 5: What is the minimum age to obtain an unrestricted Class D driver's license in Alaska without a waiting period?
- 16
- 17
- 18 (Correct answer)
- 21
Correct answer: 18
In Alaska, drivers must be at least 18 years old to obtain a full, unrestricted Class D driver's license.
Question 6: Under Alaska law, can a teen with an instruction permit drive on a highway without a supervising adult?
- Yes, if they have held the permit for 6 months
- Yes, during daylight hours only
- No, a supervising adult is always required (Correct answer)
- Yes, on rural highways with a speed limit under 55 mph
Correct answer: No, a supervising adult is always required
An instruction permit in Alaska always requires a supervising adult to be present in the vehicle — there are no exceptions for solo driving.
AK DMV AK DMV Teen and New Driver Regulations 2
What supervising driver requirements must be met for an Alaskan instruction permit holder?