North Carolina Teen Driving Log Requirements (2026)
North Carolina requires Level 1 permit drivers to log at least 60 hours of supervised driving practice, including 10 hours at night, under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 20-11. All practice must be signed off by a supervising parent or guardian prior to Level 2 licensing.
North Carolina driving-log checklist
- Complete and log at least 60 hours of supervised driving.
- At least 10 of the required hours must occur during nighttime hours.
- Keep your driving log ready for your Level 2 licensing appointment.
- Supervising driver must be a parent, guardian, or approved licensed driver.
North Carolina requirements at a glance
| Total supervised hours | 60 hours |
|---|---|
| Night hours required | 10 hours |
| Day hours (non-night) | 50 hours |
| Minimum permit age | Varies — check DMV |
| Minimum license age | Varies — check DMV |
| Official DMV log form | Generic log accepted |
| State statutory code | N.C. Gen. Stat. § 20-11 |
What counts as night driving in North Carolina?
States set their own night-hour rules, so check the official North Carolina 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.
- North Carolina requires at least 10 of your 60 hours to be completed at night.
- Sunset shifts daily — confirm how North Carolina 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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