Alabama teen driving log
Alabama Driving Log for Teen Permit Hours
Alabama teen drivers generally need 50 hours of supervised driving before moving from a Stage I learner license toward the next license stage in Alabama's Graduated Driver License (GDL) system.
Alabama also expects a parent or guardian to certify that the supervised hours were completed. The ALEA materials referenced do not list a separate night-hour total.
Clocked helps families record drives, keep hours organized, and keep a clean practice record. Families should still complete Alabama's official process, including any driver education and parent/guardian certification required by ALEA.
50
Total supervised hours
Stage I
Learner license stage
6 months
Permit holding period
Quick answer
Here is the short version of what Alabama teen drivers generally need before applying:
| Requirement | Alabama rule |
|---|---|
| Total supervised hours | 50 hours |
| Night hours | No separate night-hour total listed |
| Highway/freeway hours | No separate total listed |
| Permit stage | Stage I learner license |
| Permit holding period | At least 6 months (Stage I) |
| Log required | Yes — supervised-hours certification |
Important: Alabama requires 50 total supervised hours plus parent/guardian certification during the Stage I learner license period. Always verify current requirements with the Alabama Driver License Division. Alabama ALEA — Graduated Driver License
Alabama supervised driving requirements
Alabama teen drivers generally need 50 hours of supervised driving during the Stage I learner license period before moving toward the next license stage. The Alabama ALEA materials referenced do not list a separate night-hour total, and no separate highway or freeway hour total was identified.
Alabama's Stage I learner license must generally be held for at least 6 months before a teen can move to the next stage. Alabama uses a Graduated Driver License (GDL) system with a Stage I learner license, a restricted license stage, and an unrestricted license stage.
Clocked is designed around that exact parent workflow:
- Log each supervised practice drive
- Track total hours toward 50
- Optionally track night hours for your own visibility
- Keep progress organized on one screen
- Export a clean summary for family records
Do Alabama families need a driving log?
Yes — Alabama families should track supervised practice, and Alabama's GDL process expects a parent or guardian to certify that the 50 supervised hours were completed during the Stage I learner license period. A running log during practice makes that certification much easier and more accurate at the end.
Clocked can help families track drives and keep a clean running record, but it is not an official government form. A Clocked record does not replace any Alabama ALEA requirement, driver education requirement, or parent/guardian certification, and Clocked is not endorsed by the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) or the Alabama Driver License Division.
Families should complete the official Alabama process and confirm current requirements directly with the Alabama Driver License Division.
Tired of rebuilding the record later? Track each Alabama practice drive in Clocked as soon as it happens.
How Clocked helps Alabama families
Clocked is built for the specific job of tracking supervised driving hours.
Track every drive
Log date, duration, and drive details in seconds.
Watch progress toward 50
See running totals of supervised practice as they add up.
Keep a clean record
Keep your supervised practice organized in one place.
Export a summary if useful
Export a clean summary for your own family records when it helps.
Clocked is an organizational option, not an official government form. It does not replace any Alabama ALEA requirement or parent/guardian certification and is not endorsed by ALEA or the Alabama Driver License Division.
Before applying for the next Alabama license stage
As your teen gets close to applying for the next stage of Alabama's Graduated Driver License, it helps to double-check the details rather than assume:
- Confirm the teen has reached 50 total supervised hours.
- Complete the parent/guardian certification of supervised hours.
- Complete any Alabama-required driver education, where applicable.
- Confirm the Stage I learner license has been held for at least 6 months.
- Verify the current forms, fees, and steps with the Alabama Driver License Division before scheduling.
This page is a general summary, not legal advice. Requirements can change, and individual situations vary, so families should verify current Alabama ALEA requirements before applying.
Families may also want a written agreement before practice drives. Clocked offers a free parent-teen driving agreement template to help parents and teens set expectations around phones, passengers, night driving, and safe rides.
Alabama driving log FAQ
How many supervised driving hours does Alabama require?
Does Alabama require night driving hours?
Do Alabama families need to keep a driving log?
Does Clocked replace Alabama's verification form?
Does Clocked replace Alabama official requirements or official materials?
Where should families verify current Alabama rules?
Official Alabama sources
Track your Alabama supervised hours with Clocked
Alabama generally requires 50 supervised hours plus parent/guardian certification during the Stage I learner license period. Clocked helps you keep those hours organized from the first drive while you complete the official Alabama process.
Always verify final licensing requirements with the Alabama Driver License Division before applying for the next license stage.