New York Teen Driving Log Requirements (2026)
New York requires learner permit drivers to complete at least 50 hours of supervised driving practice, including 15 hours at night under N.Y. Veh. & Traf. Law § 502. All practice sessions must be certified with dates, driving conditions, and supervisor signatures before scheduling the DMV road test.
New York requirements at a glance
| Total supervised hours | 50 hours |
|---|---|
| Night hours required | 15 hours |
| Day hours (non-night) | 35 hours |
| Minimum permit age | 16 years |
| Minimum license age | 16.5 years |
| Official DMV log form | Form MV-262 |
| State statutory code | N.Y. Veh. & Traf. Law § 502 |
What counts as night driving in New York?
States set their own night-hour rules, so check the official New York 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.
- New York requires at least 15 of your 50 hours to be completed at night.
- Sunset shifts daily — confirm how New York 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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