Montana teen driving log
Montana Driving Log for Supervised Practice Hours
Montana law sets two supervised-driving pathways: 50 hours (10 at night) with the traditional / driver-education path, or 75 hours (15 at night) with the alternative path.
The learner license is held for at least six months, and completion is certified in writing by a parent, legal guardian, or qualifying responsible adult. Confirm which pathway applies to your teen with the Montana Motor Vehicle Division.
Tracking practice drives gets messy when the record lives on paper, in Notes, or in memory. Clocked helps Montana families log completed drives as they happen, so total and night hours are easy to review — whichever pathway applies. Always confirm current requirements with the Montana MVD.
50 / 75
Hours (with / without driver ed)
10 / 15
Night hours by path
6 mo
Learner license held
Quick answer
Montana's requirement depends on the pathway — here are both, side by side:
| Requirement | Montana rule |
|---|---|
| With driver education (traditional path) | 50 hours — 10 at night |
| Without driver education (alternative path) | 75 hours — 15 at night |
| Learner license held | At least 6 months |
| Documentation | Written certification (parent/legal guardian) |
| Which path applies | Confirm with the Montana MVD |
Source note: Under Montana Code Annotated 61-5-132, the requirement is 50 hours (10 night) with driver education or 75 hours (15 night) without it. Montana Code Annotated 61-5-132
Montana's two supervised-driving pathways
Under Montana Code Annotated 61-5-132, the supervised-driving requirement depends on the pathway:
- Traditional / driver-education path: at least 50 hours, with at least 10 hours at night.
- Alternative path: at least 75 hours, with at least 15 hours at night.
The learner license is held for at least six months. Because the totals differ by pathway, confirm which one applies with the Montana Motor Vehicle Division before relying on any single number.
Clocked is designed around that exact parent workflow:
- Log each completed practice drive
- Track total hours toward 50 or 75
- Track night hours toward 10 or 15
- Keep progress organized on one screen
- Export a clean PDF summary of completed drives for the written certification
Source: Montana Code Annotated 61-5-132
Documenting the hours
Montana requires the hours to be certified in writing by a parent, legal guardian, or qualifying responsible adult. Montana's Office of Public Instruction provides a GDL Factsheet and Log as a tracking tool.
Note that the OPI log dates to 2017 and reflects the traditional 50/10 pathway — it is a useful tool for that path, not a complete statement of every current pathway. For the controlling hour requirements, rely on the current statute.
Clocked does not replace the written certification or the OPI log. 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 Montana practice drive in Clocked as soon as it happens.
How Clocked helps Montana 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 whichever pathway applies (50/10 or 75/15).
Keep a clean record
Keep supervised practice organized in one place while it happens.
Ready to certify
Export a clean PDF summary of completed drives for the written certification.
Clocked is a personal driving-log tool, not an official government form. It does not replace Montana's written certification or the OPI log, and it is not endorsed by or affiliated with the Montana MVD, Department of Justice, or OPI.
Clocked is a private tracking helper
Most Montana 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 Montana MVD, is not an official state form, and does not replace written certification, the OPI log, or any licensing requirement. It does not guarantee licensing eligibility or compliance. Check current Montana requirements — including which pathway applies — with the Montana MVD.
Montana driving log FAQ
How many supervised driving hours does Montana require?
Which Montana pathway applies to my teen?
How long is the Montana learner license held?
How are the hours documented?
Can Clocked replace Montana's written certification or the OPI log?
Official Montana sources
- Montana Code Annotated 61-5-132 — the controlling statute for the two supervised-driving pathways.
- Montana OPI — GDL Factsheet and Log (2017) — an official tracking tool for the traditional pathway.
- Montana Motor Vehicle Division — Driver Licensing — agency guidance; confirm your pathway.
Track your Montana practice hours with Clocked
Montana requires 50 hours (10 at night) with driver education, or 75 hours (15 at night) without it. Clocked helps you keep those hours organized from the first drive so the written certification is easier to complete.
Always verify current licensing requirements and your applicable pathway with the Montana MVD.