Minnesota supervised driving
Minnesota DVS Supervised Driving Log
Minnesota requires drivers under 18 to complete 50 hours of supervised driving — including 15 hours at night — before the provisional license. The DVS Supervised Driving Log records those hours and is submitted with the license application.
What the DVS Supervised Driving Log requires
The log records 50 hours of behind-the-wheel practice with a licensed adult, at least 15 of them at night. Parents who complete the DPS supplemental parent class can drop the total to 40 hours (the 15-hour night requirement stays either way). Each date's day and night minutes and the skills practiced are recorded.
How Learner Log helps
Record each supervised drive by date, minutes, day or night, and the skills practiced. Learner Log totals the hours against the 50-hour (or 40-hour) and 15-hour-night requirements and generates the print-ready DVS log, so the submission reflects real practice.
Worked example: the two paths
A family that takes the DPS supplemental parent class needs 40 hours instead of 50 — the night requirement is 15 either way. Learner Log tracks both totals, so you know exactly when the hours are met whichever path you choose.
Frequently asked questions
How many hours does Minnesota require?
50 hours of supervised driving including 15 at night — or 40 hours (still 15 at night) if a parent completes the DPS supplemental parent class.
Do I submit the DVS Supervised Driving Log?
Yes — the log is presented at the road test and submitted with the provisional license application. Follow current Minnesota DVS instructions.
How many hours must be at night?
At least 15 hours of the supervised driving must be at night.
Is Learner Log free for Minnesota hours?
Logging and tracking your Minnesota hours are free. Generating the print-ready DVS Supervised Driving Log is a one-time $5.
Track your Minnesota hours
Log every supervised drive and Learner Log keeps the totals ready for the Supervised Driving Log.
Source: Official Supervised Driving Log. Learner Log is an independent tracking tool, not affiliated with any licensing agency.