Teen drivers in New York need 50 hours of supervised driving, including 15 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
50 supervised hours required, including 15 after sunset, certified by a parent or guardian on form MV-262 at the road test. Junior permit must be held 6 months before the road test. Junior License holders may not drive 9pm–5am without a parent or guardian (stricter rules apply in New York City and Long Island). Permit at 16.
Requirements last checked October 2026. Rules change and can differ by age or driver education, so confirm with New York DMV before you rely on them.
New York requires 50 hours of supervised driving, including 15 at night.
At least 15 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.
New York 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 New York DMV for the exact form it wants.
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