Ohio Teen Driving Log Requirements (2026)
Ohio requires temporary instruction permit holders under 18 to complete at least 50 hours of supervised driving practice, including 10 hours at night, under Ohio Rev. Code § 4507.05. Drivers must present a completed BMV 5791 Fifty-Hour Affidavit at their road test.
Ohio driving-log checklist
- Complete at least 50 hours of supervised driving.
- Include at least 10 hours of night driving.
- Bring the completed BMV 5791 Fifty-Hour Affidavit to the driving test.
- Supervision must be provided by a licensed parent, guardian, or certified driving instructor.
Ohio 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 | Ohio Rev. Code § 4507.05 |
What counts as night driving in Ohio?
States set their own night-hour rules, so check the official Ohio 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.
- Ohio requires at least 10 of your 50 hours to be completed at night.
- Sunset shifts daily — confirm how Ohio 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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