Virginia teen drivers

Virginia permit driving log: 45 hours, 15 at night

Teen drivers in Virginia need 45 hours of supervised driving, including 15 at night, and must hold a learner's permit for at least 9 months. FirstGear keeps the log for you.

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Supervised hours45

Total required by the state

Night hours15

Counted within the 45 hours

Permit hold9 months

Minimum time on a learner's permit

What Virginia asks for

Must hold permit for 9 months. 45 hours including 15 at night. Permit at 15 years 6 months.

Requirements last checked October 2026. Rules change and can differ by age or driver education, so confirm with Virginia DMV before you rely on them.

How FirstGear handles the Virginia log

  • Choose Virginia at setup and FirstGear sets your hour goals for you. You can adjust them in Settings.
  • Each drive is timed with GPS and split into day and night automatically from local sunset and sunrise.
  • A permit countdown tracks the 9-month hold period from your issue date.
  • Export a PDF of every drive, supervisor and total: a complete record to back up the form or certification Virginia DMV asks for.
Virginia questions

Good to know

How many supervised driving hours does Virginia require?

Virginia requires 45 hours of supervised driving, including 15 at night.

How many night hours does Virginia require?

At least 15 of the 45 hours must be driven at night. FirstGear splits each drive into day and night automatically using local sunset and sunrise.

How long do you have to hold a learner's permit in Virginia?

The learner's permit must be held for at least 9 months before moving to the next license stage. FirstGear counts this down from your permit issue date.

Does Virginia accept a driving log from an app?

Virginia 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 Virginia DMV for the exact form it wants.

How much does FirstGear cost?

A one-time $7.99 unlock. There is no subscription and no recurring charge.

Start your Virginia log

Record the next drive and let the totals add up.

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