NC permit hour tracking
North Carolina Driving Log
A North Carolina driving log should make it clear how many supervised hours have been completed, how many night hours are included, and what still needs to be counted before the Level 2 license step.
What the NC driving log needs to track
North Carolina families need a record of supervised driving that can show total driving time, night driving time, supervising driver details, and weekly counted progress toward the requirement.
How NC Driving Log helps
The app keeps day and night minutes separated, applies the weekly counted-hour limit, and keeps entries organized so the final printout is easier to review before submission.
A big weekend won't finish the requirement early
Drive 4 hours on Saturday and 8 on Sunday and you have logged 12 for the week. North Carolina counts at most 10 per week toward the 60-hour total, so the app credits 10 and keeps the other 2 as logged time. Your counted progress reflects what the DMV will actually accept, not an inflated total.
What to keep in the log
- Track day and night minutes separately.
- Watch counted totals against the 60-hour requirement.
- Keep supervising driver names and license details with the log.
Frequently asked questions
How many driving hours does North Carolina require?
North Carolina asks for at least 60 hours of supervised driving, including at least 10 at night, before the Level 2 license step. No more than 10 hours per week count toward the 60.
Does NC Driving Log replace the DL-4A form?
No. You still submit the official DL-4A. The app keeps your hours organized and, with the one-time unlock, generates a pre-filled DL-4A ready to print and sign.
Is NC Driving Log free?
Yes. Logging and tracking your hours are free, with no subscription. A one-time $5 unlock generates the printable, pre-filled DL-4A.
Can I add drives from earlier dates?
Yes. Back-fill earlier supervised drives as long as the date isn't in the future. Remember North Carolina counts at most 10 hours per week toward the 60-hour total.
Related NC driving log guides
Start an NC driving log
Add your first supervised drive and let the app keep the hour math organized from the start.
NC Driving Log is an independent tracking tool and is not affiliated with the NC DMV.
Source: Official NCDOT DL-4A driving log