Delaware teen driving log
Delaware Driving Log for Supervised Practice Hours
Delaware Level 1 Learner's Permit holders complete 50 hours of supervised driving, including at least 10 hours at night, during the first six months of the permit.
Two timelines matter: the Level 1 permit is held for 12 months, but the 50 supervised hours are done in the first six months. A sponsor certifies the hours, and that certification is submitted to the Delaware Department of Education after six months.
Tracking practice drives gets messy when the record lives on paper, in Notes, or in memory. Clocked helps Delaware families log completed drives as they happen, so the hours are easy to review before the sponsor certification. Always confirm current requirements with the Delaware DMV.
50
Supervised driving hours
10
Night driving hours
12 mo
Level 1 permit period
Quick answer
Here is the short version of what Delaware Level 1 permit holders need:
| Requirement | Delaware rule |
|---|---|
| Total supervised driving hours | 50 hours |
| Night driving hours | 10 hours |
| When completed | During the first 6 months |
| Level 1 permit held | 12 months |
| Documentation | Sponsor certification (to Dept. of Education) |
| Supervising adult | Parent/guardian or licensed driver 25+ (Class D 5+ yrs) |
| Driver education certificate | Required for the Level 1 permit |
Source note: Delaware requires 50 supervised hours, including 10 at night, in the first six months of the 12-month Level 1 permit, certified by a sponsor. Delaware DMV — Graduated Driver License
Delaware supervised driving requirement
Delaware requires 50 hours of supervised driving, with at least 10 of those hours at night, completed during the first six months of the Level 1 Learner's Permit.
Supervision must be by a properly licensed parent or guardian, or a licensed driver at least 25 years old who has held a Class D license for at least five years and is approved by the sponsor. A Delaware Driver Education Certificate is a prerequisite for the Level 1 permit.
Clocked is designed around that exact parent workflow:
- Log each completed practice drive
- Track total hours toward 50
- Track night hours toward 10
- Keep progress organized on one screen
- Export a clean PDF summary of completed drives before the sponsor certification
Permit period vs. the six-month hour window
It is easy to confuse two Delaware timelines, so here they are side by side:
- Level 1 permit period: held for 12 months before converting to a Class D license.
- Hour-completion window: the 50 hours (10 at night) are completed in the first six months, and the sponsor certification is submitted to the Delaware Department of Education after those six months.
Clocked does not replace the sponsor certification and does not submit anything to the Department of Education. It is a private tracker that helps families keep a personal record of completed drives so the certification is easy to complete accurately.
Tired of rebuilding the record later? Track each Delaware practice drive in Clocked as soon as it happens.
How Clocked helps Delaware families
Clocked is built for the specific job of tracking supervised driving hours.
Track every drive
Log date, duration, and drive details for completed drives in seconds.
Separate day and night progress
See logged day and night hours build toward Delaware's 50 total and 10 night hours.
Keep a clean record
Keep supervised practice organized in one place while it happens.
Ready before certification
Export a clean PDF summary of completed drives so the sponsor certification is simpler to complete.
Clocked is a personal driving-log tool, not an official government form. It does not replace the sponsor certification or any Delaware DMV process, and it is not endorsed by or affiliated with the Delaware DMV.
Clocked is a private tracking helper
Most Delaware families are trying to keep a simple, reliable record of each completed practice drive:
- Date of the drive
- Start and end time
- Total minutes and hours logged
- Whether the practice counts as night driving
Clocked keeps that private record for your own family reference. It is not affiliated with the Delaware DMV, is not an official state form, and does not replace the sponsor certification or any licensing requirement. It does not guarantee licensing eligibility or compliance. Check current Delaware DMV requirements before the certification is due.
Delaware driving log FAQ
How many supervised driving hours does Delaware require?
How long is the Delaware Level 1 permit held?
How are the hours documented?
Who can supervise the driving?
Can Clocked replace the Delaware sponsor certification?
Official Delaware sources
- Delaware DMV — Graduated Driver License — Level 1 permit, 50-hour requirement, and supervising-driver rules.
- Delaware DMV — Parents' Supervised Driving Program — the sponsor certification program.
Track your Delaware practice hours with Clocked
Delaware requires 50 supervised driving hours, including 10 at night, in the first six months, certified by a sponsor. Clocked helps you keep those hours organized from the first drive so the certification is easier to complete.
Always verify current licensing requirements with the Delaware DMV.