Idaho Teen Driving Log Requirements (2026)
Idaho requires learner permit drivers to complete at least 50 hours of supervised driving practice, including 10 hours at night under Idaho Code § 49-307. All practice sessions must be certified with dates, driving conditions, and supervisor signatures before scheduling the DMV road test.
Idaho requirements at a glance
| Total supervised hours | 50 hours |
|---|---|
| Night hours required | 10 hours |
| Day hours (non-night) | 40 hours |
| Minimum permit age | Varies — check DMV |
| Minimum license age | Varies — check DMV |
| Official DMV log form | Generic log accepted |
| State statutory code | Idaho Code § 49-307 |
What counts as night driving in Idaho?
States set their own night-hour rules, so check the official Idaho 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.
- Idaho requires at least 10 of your 50 hours to be completed at night.
- Sunset shifts daily — confirm how Idaho 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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