Nuiqsut Alaska Online Driver Education and Nuiqsut Alaska Licensing Procedures
So, you've finally decided to apply for your Nuiqsut Alaska learner's permit or first Nuiqsut Alaska driver license! Nuiqsut Alaska has a graduated driver license program for Nuiqsut Alaska drivers ages 15-18, and there are a few things you need to know to make sure that applying for your Nuiqsut Alaska driving license goes as smoothly as possible. So let's not waste any more time!
Nuiqsut Alaska Learner Permit
An Nuiqsut Alaska learner's permit is valid for 2 years, although it may be renewed once with your parent or guardian's permission. Although you'll have to wait until you're 16 to apply for your first Nuiqsut Alaska driver license, you can apply for an Nuiqsut Alaska instructional permit, otherwise known as an Nuiqsut Alaska learner's permit, when you're just 14.
To apply for your Nuiqsut Alaska learner's permit, take the following documents with you to your local DMV:
- Your 15$ fee
- Social Security card
- Personal identification
- your birth certificate
- and one of the following: proof of school enrollment or graduation, employee ID, health insurance card, IRTS or state tax form, medical records, military dependant identification, pilot's license, or school ID
This Nuiqsut Alaska learner's permit will enable you to begin learning to drive provided you have someone 21 years or older in the seat next to you as you learn (just remember that the driver accompanying you must have at least 1 year of driving experience!). Once you pass the written exam and vision test (all the information can be found in Nuiqsut Alaska's DMV website), you'll receive your Nuiqsut Alaska instructional driver license.
However, when you turn 16, you're allowed t to drive with any other Nuiqsut Alaska licensed driver--just make sure they're sitting next to you! Keep in mind that an Nuiqsut Alaska restricted learner's license is valid for up to 4 years--which means it can only be renewed once.
Nuiqsut Alaska Teen Driver's License
You're free to apply for your first "real" license--the Nuiqsut Alaska provisional license--as soon as you've had your learner's license for at least 6 months or you turn 18, whichever comes first. You will have to surrender your Nuiqsut Alaska learner's permit once you arrive to take the dreaded road test. When taking the Nuiqsut Alaska driver's license road test, any 16 year old applicants must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Please make note of the following:
- If you've been convicted of a traffic violation or for consuming alcohol while driving with an Nuiqsut Alaska learner's permit, you must wait an additional six months before applying for your Nuiqsut Alaska provisional driver license.The lesson: try not to do anything while learning to drive that a licensed driver wouldn't do!
- At least 40 driving hours must be completed (signed by a parent, legal guardian, or certified driving instructor)
- And, 10 hours must be during "challenging circumstances" like nighttime driving or during bad weather.
If you go to the Nuiqsut Alaska Division of Motor Vehicles website, you'll find all of the required forms to apply for your Nuiqsut Alaska provisional license, as well as schedule your Nuiqsut Alaska road test . It's all there at your fingertips.
After you've scheduled your Nuiqsut Alaska road test, bring the following to your local Nuiqsut Alaska DMV:
- the required fee ($15)
- your written test scores
- your Nuiqsut Alaska learner's permit
- two pieces of identification
- You'll also need to bring a notarized parent consent form if you're under 18
- Also, remember to take along your Social Security card
During the road test, you should expect to be asked to make right and left turns, signal properly, use marked and unmarked traffic lanes, back up, make a quick stop, park, and successfully perform the dreaded three point turn. You'll have to provide your own vehicle for the road test. Your car will be inspected by an examiner to see whether it is in safe operating condition with the necessary equipment.
Nuiqsut Alaska Teen Driver License Penalties and Restrictions
Driving is a privilege, not a right. There are several restrictions you need to keep in mind regarding your Nuiqsut Alaska driver's license or Nuiqsut Alaska learner's permit.
You cannot drive with passengers under 21 (except siblings). If you only have an Nuiqsut Alaska learner's permit, you must be accompanied by a parent, legal guardian, or person over 21 who has at least one year of driving experience. In addition, this person must be sitting in the front passenger seat.
If you're 16 or older and have your Nuiqsut Alaska provisional license you cannot drive a vehicle between 1:00AM and 5:00AM with the follow exceptions:
- you have a parent, legal guardian with you
- you have a medical emergency
- you are going to or from your workplace, a school sponsored or religious event
You will receive 2 points on your Nuiqsut Alaska driving record if you are convicted of any of the above violations. You will also receive a $200 fine.
Nuiqsut Alaska Auto Insurance Nuiqsut Alaska Financial Responsibility Laws
Once you receive your Nuiqsut Alaska drivers license, you're ready to drive, right? Not so fast! There's one more thing you need: insurance. All vehicles registered in Nuiqsut Alaska must be covered by liability insurance. The minimum coverage is $50,000 for personal injury and $100,000 for total injury, and $25,000 for property damage. If you are caught driving without Nuiqsut Alaska mandatory liability insurance, you could be fined up to $500 plus court costs. If you are involved in an auto accident and cannot provide proof of insurance, your Nuiqsut Alaska learner's license or Nuiqsut Alaska provisional license will be suspended from 90 days to 1 year. Don't get on Nuiqsut Alaska roads in an uninsured vehicle, period!
Nuiqsut Alaska Drunk Driving, Cell Phone, and Text Messaging Laws
For young drivers in particular, learning good safety habits is crucial. Thus, it's important for you to learn the Nuiqsut Alaska drunk driving, cell phone, and text messaging laws. Upon your first conviction of an Nuiqsut Alaska DUI, you face imprisonment up to 72 hours and a fine of $1500. Your license will also be suspended a minimum of 90 days. Further Nuiqsut Alaska DUI convictions will result in increased jail time, community service, fines, and Nuiqsut Alaska license suspension or even Nuiqsut Alaska license revocation.
If you like to text your friends, be warned: in 2008 Nuiqsut Alaska instituted a ban on text messaging while driving. Driving while texting is a misdemeanor if no accident is caused, and a felony if you are involved in an accident and there is injury or death. Studies show that a distracted driver is a dangerous driver, so limit your cell phone use to vocal conversation only (and even that should be kept to a minimum).
Nuiqsut Alaska Online Driver Education
We've already mentioned that if you're 16 and would like to apply for an Nuiqsut Alaska driver license you must have completed at least 40 driving hours (signed by a parent, legal guardian, or certified driving instructor). There is one additional option: an approved Nuiqsut Alaska online driver education course. Check with the nearest Nuiqsut Alaska DMV regarding approved driver education classes. We've included a partial list below:
Anchorage
- AA Drivers Educational School
- American Association of Retired Persons
- Anchorage Driver Training
- Center for Employment Education
Fairbanks
- Nuiqsut Alaska Peace Officers Association
- American Association of Retired Persons
- Cherokee Riders
- Center for Employment Education
Juneau
- American Association of Retired Persons
Kenai Peninsula, Kodiak, and Seldovia
- Manny's Driver Education:
- Peninsula Driving Academy:
- American Association of Retired Persons
Ketchikan
- Nuiqsut Alaska Driving Instruction
Mat-Su Valley
- American Association of Retired Persons
- Northern Industrial Training (NIT)
Petersburg
- Petersburg Community School (no classes in summer months):