Florida Teen Driving Log Requirements (2026)
Florida requires learner permit drivers to complete at least 50 hours of supervised driving practice, including 10 hours at night under Fla. Stat. § 322.05. All practice sessions must be certified with dates, driving conditions, and supervisor signatures before scheduling the DMV road test.
Florida requirements at a glance
| Total supervised hours | 50 hours |
|---|---|
| Night hours required | 10 hours |
| Day hours (non-night) | 40 hours |
| Minimum permit age | 15 years |
| Minimum license age | 16 years |
| Official DMV log form | Form HSMV 71143 |
| State statutory code | Fla. Stat. § 322.05 |
What counts as night driving in Florida?
States set their own night-hour rules, so check the official Florida licensing source before relying on a drive toward your night-hour requirement. Sunset changes through the year, which can make a fixed clock-time plan misleading.
- Florida requires at least 10 of your 50 hours to be completed at night.
- Sunset shifts daily — confirm how Florida defines night driving instead of relying on a fixed schedule like "drive after 7 PM."
- DriveHours uses local sunset data to help you plan; confirm the current state rule before treating a session as a required night hour.
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