Pennsylvania Teen Driving Log Requirements (2026)
Pennsylvania requires learner permit drivers to complete at least 65 hours of supervised driving practice, including 10 hours at night under 75 Pa. C.S. § 1505. All practice sessions must be certified with dates, driving conditions, and supervisor signatures before scheduling the DMV road test.
Pennsylvania requirements at a glance
| Total supervised hours | 65 hours |
|---|---|
| Night hours required | 10 hours |
| Day hours (non-night) | 55 hours |
| Minimum permit age | 16 years |
| Minimum license age | 16.5 years |
| Official DMV log form | Form DL-180C |
| State statutory code | 75 Pa. C.S. § 1505 |
What counts as night driving in Pennsylvania?
States set their own night-hour rules, so check the official Pennsylvania 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.
- Pennsylvania requires at least 10 of your 65 hours to be completed at night.
- Sunset shifts daily — confirm how Pennsylvania 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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