Missouri teen driving log
Missouri Teen Driving Hours and Permit Log Requirements
Missouri teen drivers must complete 40 hours of supervised behind-the-wheel driving, including at least 10 hours of nighttime driving, before applying for an intermediate license.
Clocked helps families track those hours, monitor night-driving progress, and export a clean driving log when it is time to get organized for the license office.
40
Total supervised hours
10
Night driving hours
182
Days holding the permit
Quick answer
How many driving hours does Missouri require for teen drivers? Missouri requires teen permit holders to complete:
| Requirement | Missouri rule |
|---|---|
| Total supervised driving hours | 40 hours |
| Night driving hours | 10 hours |
| Minimum instruction permit holding period | 182 days |
| Eligible age for instruction permit | 15 |
| Eligible age for intermediate license | 16–18 |
Source note: The Missouri DOR brochure says teens must hold an instruction permit for at least 182 days and must have received 40 hours of driving instruction, including a minimum of 10 hours of behind-the-wheel nighttime driving, before obtaining an intermediate license. Form 4821
Missouri supervised driving requirement
To graduate from a Missouri instruction permit to an intermediate license, a teen driver must receive 40 hours of driving instruction with a qualified person, grandparent, or qualified driving instructor.
The Missouri DOR brochure states that the required driving instruction must include at least 10 hours of nighttime driving.
Clocked is designed around that exact parent workflow:
- Log each supervised drive
- Track total hours toward 40
- Track night hours toward 10
- Keep progress organized on one screen
- Export a clean PDF when you need a record
Missouri night driving requirement
Missouri does not just require 40 total hours. It also requires 10 nighttime hours.
That detail is easy to miss if families are casually tracking drives in Notes, a spreadsheet, or on paper.
The official Missouri Driver Experience Log states that a minimum of 10 hours of behind-the-wheel driving must occur during nighttime hours.
Clocked separates total and night hours so families can see both targets clearly.
Missouri Driver Experience Log: Form 4901
Missouri provides Form 4901 — Driver Experience Log as a tool to help families track a beginning driver's progress.
The form says it may be used as verification of the required 40 hours of behind-the-wheel driving.
Clocked does not replace checking with the Missouri DOR or your local license office, but it gives families a cleaner way to track the same information digitally before organizing or exporting their records.
Tired of rebuilding the paper log later? Track each drive in Clocked as soon as it happens.
Who can supervise a Missouri teen driver?
Missouri's GDL brochure says driving instruction may be completed with a qualified person, grandparent, or qualified driving instructor.
For permit driving, the brochure also notes that if the teen is age 16, the person beside them must be at least 21 and have a valid driver license.
Families should always verify supervisor rules directly with the Missouri Department of Revenue before the road test or intermediate license application.
Common mistakes Missouri families make
1. Tracking only total hours
A teen may reach 40 total hours but still be short on the 10 nighttime hours Missouri requires.
2. Waiting until the last week to reconstruct drives
Trying to rebuild months of driving from memory is frustrating and often inaccurate.
3. Losing the paper log
Paper logs get left in glove compartments, backpacks, folders, or different cars.
4. Forgetting who supervised the drive
Missouri's log includes trainer information, so it helps to record each drive while it is fresh.
How Clocked helps Missouri families
Clocked is built for the specific job of tracking supervised permit hours.
Track every drive
Log date, duration, and drive details in seconds.
Separate day and night progress
See progress toward Missouri's 40 total hours and 10 night hours.
Works offline
Log drives even when service is spotty.
Export a clean PDF
When you are ready, export a clean driving record for your own files.
Built for parents and teens
Clocked keeps the workflow simple: pick your state, log drives, track progress.
Missouri driving log FAQ
Does Missouri require a driving log?
Missouri provides Form 4901, the Driver Experience Log, as a tool to help track a beginning driver's progress. The form states it may be used as verification of the required 40 hours of behind-the-wheel driving. Source
How many night hours does Missouri require?
Missouri requires at least 10 hours of nighttime behind-the-wheel driving as part of the 40-hour requirement. Source
How long does a Missouri teen need to hold an instruction permit?
The Missouri DOR brochure states that the instruction permit must be held for at least 182 days before applying for an intermediate license. Source
Can driving instructor hours count?
Yes. Missouri's GDL brochure says driving with a qualified driver training instructor may count toward the 40-hour behind-the-wheel requirement. Source
Can Clocked replace the official Missouri form?
Clocked helps families track driving hours digitally and export a clean PDF record. Families should still verify final requirements and accepted documentation with the Missouri Department of Revenue or their local license office.
Start logging supervised driving hours today
Track your Missouri permit hours with Clocked
Missouri requires 40 supervised driving hours, including 10 nighttime hours. Clocked helps you keep those hours organized from the first drive to the final export.
Disclaimer: Always verify final licensing requirements and accepted documentation directly with the Missouri Department of Revenue or your local license office before applying for an intermediate license.