Night hour requirement
Night Driving Hours
North Carolina families need to know not just total driving time, but how many of those hours were completed at night.
Why night minutes need their own total
The DL-4A requirement includes at least 10 night hours within the 60-hour total, so night time should be tracked separately from daytime practice.
How NC Driving Log separates night time
When you log a drive, choose day or night. The dashboard keeps night progress visible so families can plan remaining practice before printing the final record.
Why the total can look finished when it isn't
You have logged 58 of the 60 hours, but only 6 of them were at night when North Carolina wants 10. Those night hours count inside the 60, so the total looks closer to done than it really is. NC Driving Log tracks night time on its own line, so you can plan the last few night drives with time to spare.
What to keep in the log
- Mark each entry as day or night.
- Watch remaining night hours separately from total hours.
- Plan night practice before the deadline instead of discovering a shortfall late.
Frequently asked questions
How many night driving hours does North Carolina require?
At least 10 of the 60 supervised hours must be completed at night.
Do night hours count toward the 60-hour total?
Yes. The 10 night hours are part of the 60-hour total, not extra. They still have to be logged at night to count toward the night requirement.
How do I mark a drive as night driving?
Choose day or night when you log the drive; NC Driving Log keeps night minutes on their own total. Follow current NCDMV guidance on what counts as night driving.
Is tracking night hours free?
Yes. Logging and tracking day and night hours are free, with no subscription.
Related NC driving log guides
Track night driving hours clearly
Add day and night drives in one log and see the night-hour requirement separately.
NC Driving Log is an independent tracking tool and is not affiliated with the NC DMV.
Source: Official NCDOT DL-4A driving log