California supervised driving
California Supervised Driving Log
California requires drivers under 18 to complete 50 hours of supervised driving — including 10 hours at night — before the driving test. The DMV Supervised Driving Log is where those hours are recorded and certified.
What the California Supervised Driving Log requires
The log records 50 hours of behind-the-wheel practice with a licensed California driver who is at least 25 years old, of which at least 10 hours must be at night. A parent or guardian signs to certify the hours were completed.
How Driving Log helps
Record each supervised drive with the date, minutes, and whether it was day or night. Driving Log keeps a running total against the 50-hour and 10-hour-night requirements, so the certification reflects real practice.
Worked example: reaching the night hours
A student who practices three evenings a week builds night hours quickly. Driving Log shows when the 10 night hours are met, so the rest of the daytime practice can be planned toward the 50-hour total instead of guessing at the end.
Frequently asked questions
How many hours does California require?
50 hours of supervised driving for drivers under 18, including at least 10 hours at night.
Who can supervise the driving in California?
A licensed California driver who is at least 25 years old. Check current California DMV rules for details.
Do I submit the Supervised Driving Log to the DMV?
California has a parent or guardian certify the hours were completed; keep your log as the record behind that certification. Follow current California DMV instructions.
Is Driving Log free for California hours?
Yes — logging and tracking your California hours are free, with no subscription.
Track your California hours
Log every supervised drive and Driving Log keeps the totals ready for the Supervised Driving Log.
Source: Official Supervised Driving Log. Driving Log is an independent tracking tool, not affiliated with any licensing agency.