DRIVER’S LICENSE REQUIREMENTS PROVISIONAL LICENSES You must NOT have been convicted of a violation of a traffic law within the six months  before you apply for your provisional driver license.  If you are under 18 years of age and obtaining your first driver license you: must have a  valid permit for 6 months prior to obtaining your provisional license; your parent, legal  guardian, or employer must certify that you have had at least 40 hours of driving experience,  including at least 10 hours of driving in progressively challenging circumstances, such as  driving in inclement weather and nighttime driving; and  Provisional licenses will give a new driver the opportunity to gain experience while lessening  distractions, which may lead to illegal maneuvers and possible crashes. By closely  monitoring the young person’s driving record and illegal use of alcohol or drugs, more  responsible drivers will gain their full license privileges before 18 years of age. Some drivers  will have provisional restrictions until their 18th birthday due to their driving behavior. All  parents should consider other restrictions, which may help their young driver have a safer  beginning experience as an independent driver. Cell phone and stereo use while driving  should be discussed as well as eating and drinking while driving. Any activity, even  conversation, can take the focus off the driving, causing distractions, which can lead to  violations and crashes.  Driving is a privilege, not a right. Following is information concerning a driver’s license.  12. Applicants who are 16 or 17 years of age must have a valid instruction permit for at least 6 months before they can be issued a license. 11. Social Security Numbers are mandatory for all permits and licenses. 10. Conviction of driving while license is cancelled, suspended, revoked, or in violation of a limited license will result in a jail sentence of not less than 10 days. 9. Dependents of military personnel (other than the spouse) who plan to drive in this state must obtain an Alaskan license. 8. An applicant holding an out-of-state license may be required to surrender that license before an Alaska license will be issued. 7. A license will not be issued to an applicant whose privilege to drive is suspended, canceled, or revoked in Alaska or in another state. 6. As a result of physical conditions, some drivers are restricted to driving with corrective lenses, special equipment, or otherwise. 5. If you are under 21 years of age your driver’s license will expire 90 days after your 21st birthday. An alcohol awareness test must be passed prior to renewing. 1. A license may be issued to an applicant who is at least 16 years of age. 2. The license must be in the licensee’s possession at all times while driving. 3. A license must be signed by the licensee to be valid. 4. Separate tests are required for the operation of a motorcycle, motor scooter, or moped.