ANGOON ALASKA

Angoon Alaska Online Driver Education and Angoon Alaska Licensing Procedures

So, you've finally decided to apply for your Angoon Alaska learner's permit or first Angoon Alaska driver license! Angoon Alaska has a graduated driver license program for Angoon Alaska drivers ages 15-18, and there are a few things you need to know to make sure that applying for your Angoon Alaska driving license goes as smoothly as possible. So let's not waste any more time!.

Angoon Alaska Learner Permit

An Angoon 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 Angoon Alaska driver license, you can apply for an Angoon Alaska instructional permit, otherwise known as an Angoon Alaska learner's permit, when you're just 14.

To apply for your Angoon 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 Angoon 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 Angoon Alaska's DMV website), you'll receive your Angoon Alaska instructional driver license. 

However, when you turn 16, you're allowed t to drive with any other Angoon Alaska licensed driver--just make sure they're sitting next to you! Keep in mind that an Angoon Alaska restricted learner's license is valid for up to 4 years--which means it can only be renewed once.

Angoon Alaska Teen Driver's License

You're free to apply for your first "real" license--the Angoon 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 Angoon Alaska learner's permit once you arrive to take the dreaded road test. When taking the Angoon 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 Angoon Alaska learner's permit, you must wait an additional six months before applying for your Angoon 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  Angoon Alaska Division of Motor Vehicles website, you'll find all of the required forms to apply for your Angoon Alaska provisional license, as well as schedule your Angoon Alaska road test . It's all there at your fingertips.

After you've scheduled your Angoon Alaska road test, bring the following to your local Angoon Alaska DMV:

• the required fee ($15)
• your written test scores
• your Angoon 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.

Angoon 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 Angoon Alaska driver's license or Angoon Alaska learner's permit.

You cannot drive with passengers under 21 (except siblings). If you only have an Angoon 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 Angoon 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 Angoon Alaska driving record if you are convicted of any of the above violations. You will also receive a $200 fine.

Angoon Alaska Auto Insurance Angoon Alaska Financial Responsibility Laws

Once you receive your Angoon Alaska drivers license, you're ready to drive, right? Not so fast! There's one more thing you need: insurance. All vehicles registered in Angoon 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 Angoon 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 Angoon Alaska learner's license or Angoon Alaska provisional license will be suspended from 90 days to 1 year. Don't get on Angoon Alaska roads in an uninsured vehicle, period!

Angoon 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 Angoon Alaska drunk driving, cell phone, and text messaging laws. Upon your first conviction of an Angoon 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 Angoon Alaska DUI convictions will result in increased jail time, community service, fines, and Angoon Alaska license suspension or even Angoon Alaska license revocation.

If you like to text your friends, be warned: in 2008 Angoon 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).

Angoon Alaska Online Driver Education

We've already mentioned that if you're 16 and would like to apply for an Angoon 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 Angoon Alaska online driver education course. Check with the nearest Angoon 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

• Angoon 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

• Angoon Alaska Driving Instruction

Mat-Su Valley

• American Association of Retired Persons
• Northern Industrial Training (NIT)

Petersburg

• Petersburg Community School (no classes in summer months):