If the class you’re taking is accredited through the state, a state-approved instructor teaches it. Alaska has formal regulations for these instructors, requiring them to meet the following criteria:

• Be at least 25 years old and hold a license for at least two years

• Have no traffic violations over the last two years

• Have no suspensions or convictions for reckless driving over the last five years

• Renew their license once a year, taking routine continuing education classes

• Pass written driving and teaching tests

• Complete at least 40 hours of college-level driving or teaching work