DRIVER'S EDUCATION

NIT is now offering Driver's Education!

Sign up for a full course, a few hours of training, or to just take your official driving test.

Our classes are designed to teach a new driver the skills needed to safely operate a vehicle and successfully pass a Class D road exam.

Length of Program: 6 Weeks

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 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 16 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. Students that are not eligible will be given a practice exam or an equivalent amount of further training.

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

For corporate driver's education trainings, click here.

To apply for the Driver's Education course click the apply now link below.

To schedule a driver's test only, or for questions, please contact us by phone or email.

907-357-6400

DriversEd@nitalaska.com

February 2025
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    Driver’s Education

    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: Enrollment ...

     February 3 - March 14

     Palmer Main Campus

     Seats Available: 28

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