NIT is now offering Driver’s Education!
Designed to teach a new driver the skills needed to safely operate a vehicle and successfully pass a Class D road exam.
Format of Program:
- Classroom/Theory
- AAA How To Drive – 8 Hours (taught in two 4-hour days)
- Alive at 25 – 4 Hours
- Practical Instruction – 8 hours behind-the-wheel, scheduled to fit student and instructor availability
Enrollment Requirements:
- 14 years or older – student cannot take the road exam unless they are over the age of 16 and have held a permit for more than 6 months
- Parent/Guardian Consent
- Valid AK Permit or license
Certifications & Qualifications:
- Class D Road Exam (if student is over the age of 16 and has held permit for more than 6 months)
- Alive at 25 Certificate
- NIT Certificate of Completion
Program Description:
This program is designed for novice drivers, and provides the knowledge and skills necessary to successfully pass a Class D road exam. This course includes both 12 hours of theory/classroom and 8 hours of behind the wheel instruction.
Students must also log a minimum of 32 hours of practice drive time with a licensed driver outside of scheduled class time, be 16 years of age or older, and have held their class D permit for a minimum of 6 months.
Students that meet these requirements are eligible to take their class D road exam at the end of the program.
Tuition Breakdown
- AAA Student Manual
- Alive at 25 Student Manual
Topics Covered
| Basic Vehicle Controls | Defensive Driving | Vehicle Readiness | Vision and Perception |
| Rules of the Road | Managing Space | Risk Reducing Strategies | Basic Maneuvering |
| Impaired Driving | Road Conditions | Right Of Way | Vehicle Functions and Malfunctions |
Total Cost: $900