Alaska supervised driving: 40 hours, 10 at night.

Everything a Alaska parent needs in one place — required practice hours, night-driving rules, permit age, and what the written test looks like — plus a free log that keeps the hours straight.

What Alaska actually requires

Requirements summarized from the official Alaska driver handbook.

The Alaska graduated licensing path

  1. Instruction Permit — from age 14
  2. Provisional License — from age 16
  3. Full License — from age 16.5

Alaska laws your teen will be tested on

Alaska Move Over & Emergency Scenes

When passing a stationary emergency vehicle or tow truck with overhead flashing lights on a four-lane road, move to the opposite lane if safe; if unsafe or on a two-lane road, slow to a reasonable and prudent speed.

Alaska Speed Limits

Under favorable conditions on unposted highways, maximum speeds are 20 mph in a business district, 15 mph in an alley, 20 mph in a school zone, 25 mph in a residential district, and 55 mph on any other roadway; selected highways may be posted at 65. Drive slower when traffic, road, width, or weather conditions make the maximum speed unsafe.

Alaska DUI & Distracted Driving

In Alaska, if you are under the age of 21, operating a motor vehicle after consuming alcohol in any amount can lead to arrest or citation, and refusing a chemical breath test or testing positive for any quantity of alcohol results in revocation. Do not text and drive, surf the web, or read email while driving; it is dangerous and against the law in Alaska.

Alaska Seat Belt Law

Alaska law requires everyone in a motor vehicle to use a safety belt or appropriate restraint device. The driver is responsible for properly restraining all passengers under the age of 16 and may be fined up to $50 and receive two demerit points for violations.

Alaska School Bus & Pedestrian Rules

In Alaska, stop for a school bus when its red flashing lights are operating and its stop arm is extended; drivers meeting and following the bus must stop. Yield to pedestrians at marked crosswalks and intersections, and never pass a vehicle stopped at a crosswalk for a pedestrian.

Alaska Right-of-Way Rules

At an uncontrolled intersection, slow down and keep your vehicle under control; when two vehicles could collide, the driver on the left must yield to the driver on the right. Do not assume right-of-way, and yield to non-motorized users traveling through the intersection.

A real Alaska practice question

Which document is acceptable as proof of date of birth when applying for an Alaska driver’s license?

A certified U.S. birth certificate must have a raised seal and come from an authorized government agency. Hospital-issued certificates are not accepted.

Alaska driving practice questions, answered

How many supervised driving hours does Alaska require?
Alaska requires 40 supervised driving hours, including 10 hours after dark.
What counts as a night driving hour in Alaska?
Driving between 12 a.m. and 5 a.m. local time counts toward the 10-hour night requirement.
How old do you have to be to get a learner's permit in Alaska?
A Alaska learner's permit can be issued starting at age 14.
How many questions are on the Alaska written test?
The Alaska knowledge exam has 20 questions and requires 80% correct to pass.
Does NextDriver Prep have Alaska practice questions?
Yes — 2 practice questions written from the official Alaska driver handbook, with explanations for every answer.
How should we track the 40 hours?
Log each drive the same day it happens. NextDriver Prep's free log records date, duration, day/night split, and conditions, and totals your progress toward Alaska's 40 hours automatically.
Is the Alaska driving log free?
Yes. The supervised driving log is free forever, with no card required. The Family Plan adds lessons, coaching scripts, hazard training, and Kai the AI co-pilot.
Does NextDriver Prep submit our log to the state?
No. NextDriver Prep helps your family track and organize practice. The Alaska licensing agency decides permit and license eligibility.

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