Teen drivers in California need 50 hours of supervised driving, including 10 at night, and must hold a learner's permit for at least 6 months. FirstGear keeps the log for you.
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Total required by the state
Counted within the 50 hours
Minimum time on a learner's permit
Supervising driver must be 25+ OR a parent, guardian, or licensed driving instructor. Permit at 15 years 6 months. Provisional license restricts driving 11pm–5am.
Requirements last checked October 2026. Rules change and can differ by age or driver education, so confirm with California DMV before you rely on them.
California requires 50 hours of supervised driving, including 10 at night.
At least 10 of the 50 hours must be driven at night. FirstGear splits each drive into day and night automatically using local sunset and sunrise.
The learner's permit must be held for at least 6 months before moving to the next license stage. FirstGear counts this down from your permit issue date.
California DMV decides what paperwork it accepts, and many states use their own log or certification form signed by a parent or guardian. FirstGear gives you an accurate drive-by-drive record and running totals to complete that form from, plus a PDF you can print. Check with California DMV for the exact form it wants.
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