Turning 14 and want to start driving? The Alaska Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) requires all new teen drivers to follow specific guidelines when applying for their first driver’s license. The first step is getting you Alaska learner’s permit. During this process, teens gain the road experience and knowledge you need to become a safe, responsible driver.
Alaska Learner’s Permits
You must be at least 14 years old to apply for an Alaska learner’s permit. To start the process, visit your local Alaska DMV office and:
- Submit a completed Application for Alaska Driver License, Permit or Identification Card (Form 478).
- Have your parent or guardian complete the Parent/Guardian Consent for a Minor (Form 433).
- Show proof of your legal name, birth date, Alaska residency, and Social Security number.
- Pass your vision test.
- Pass the written Alaska permit test.
- Pay the $15 learner’s permit fee
The Written Test
If you’ve never been licensed in Alaska, you must first pass the written test. To pass, you need to know all about traffic laws, safe-driving practices, and highway signs. To prepare, study the Alaska Driver Manual or take the basic practice test provided by the DMV. If you fail the Alaska permit test, you may retake it the following day.
You must hold your Alaska learner’s permit for six months before you can move on to your provisional driver’s license.
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Source: Department of Motor Vehicles
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