Maryland teen driving log
Maryland Driving Log for Teen Permit Hours
Maryland teen drivers generally need 60 hours of supervised driving, including 10 hours at night, before moving from a learner's permit to a provisional license.
Maryland also requires a parent or guardian to certify that supervised hours were completed and generally requires families to document practice as part of the Rookie Driver program.
Clocked helps families record drives, keep hours organized, and separate day and night progress. Families should still complete Maryland's official process, including driver education and parent/guardian certification.
60
Total supervised hours
10
Night hours (included)
9 months
Permit hold (under 18)
Quick answer
Here is the short version of what Maryland teen drivers generally need before applying for a provisional license:
| Requirement | Maryland rule |
|---|---|
| Total supervised hours | 60 hours |
| Night hours | 10 hours (included in the 60) |
| Highway/freeway hours | No separate total listed |
| Permit holding period | 9 months (under 18) |
| Log required | Yes — supervised practice must be documented |
| Certification required | Yes — parent/guardian |
Important: Maryland requires 60 total supervised hours (including 10 night hours) plus parent/guardian certification. Always verify current requirements with the Maryland MVA. Maryland MVA — Rookie Driver
Maryland supervised driving requirements
Maryland teen drivers generally need 60 hours of supervised driving before moving from a learner's permit to a provisional license. Of those, 10 hours must be at night. No separate highway or freeway hour total was identified in the reference used.
The learner's permit must generally be held for at least 9 months for applicants under 18. Maryland also requires state-approved driver education as part of the Rookie Driver program.
Clocked is designed around that exact parent workflow:
- Log each supervised practice drive
- Track total hours toward 60
- Separate night hours toward the 10-hour requirement
- Keep progress organized on one screen
- Export a clean summary for family records
Do Maryland families need a driving log?
Yes. Maryland requires families to document supervised practice hours, and a parent or guardian must certify that the required 60 hours (with 10 at night) were completed. Keeping 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 Maryland MVA requirement, driver education requirement, or parent/guardian certification, and Clocked is not endorsed by the Maryland MVA or MDOT.
Families should complete the official Maryland process and confirm current requirements directly with the Maryland MVA.
Tired of rebuilding the record later? Track each Maryland practice drive in Clocked as soon as it happens.
Source: Maryland MVA — Learner's permit
How Clocked helps Maryland 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 60
See running totals of supervised practice as they add up.
Separate day and night
Track night hours toward Maryland's 10-hour night requirement.
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 Maryland MVA requirement or parent/guardian certification and is not endorsed by the Maryland MVA or MDOT.
Before applying for a provisional license
As your teen gets close to applying, it helps to double-check the details rather than assume:
- Confirm the teen has reached 60 total supervised hours.
- Confirm at least 10 of those hours were at night.
- Complete the parent/guardian certification of supervised hours.
- Complete Maryland's required driver education, where applicable.
- Confirm the learner's permit has been held at least 9 months (under 18).
- Verify the current forms, fees, and steps with the Maryland MVA before scheduling.
This page is a general summary, not legal advice. Requirements can change, and individual situations vary, so families should verify current Maryland MVA 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.
Maryland driving log FAQ
How many supervised driving hours does Maryland require?
Does Maryland require night driving hours?
Do Maryland families need to keep a driving log?
Does Clocked replace Maryland MVA requirements or official materials?
Where should families verify current Maryland rules?
Official Maryland sources
Track your Maryland supervised hours with Clocked
Maryland generally requires 60 supervised hours, including 10 at night, plus parent/guardian certification. Clocked helps you keep those hours organized from the first drive while you complete the official Maryland process.
Always verify final licensing requirements with the Maryland MVA before applying for the next license stage.