New Hampshire teen driving log
New Hampshire Driving Log for Supervised Practice Hours
New Hampshire requires 40 additional hours of supervised practice driving — in addition to driver education — including at least 10 hours at night.
Night hours count from one-half hour after sunset through one-half hour before sunrise. Supervision comes from a licensed parent or guardian, or a licensed adult over 25. New Hampshire uses the Youth Operator License pathway, not a conventional learner permit.
Tracking practice drives gets messy when the record lives on paper, in Notes, or in memory. Clocked helps New Hampshire families log completed drives as they happen, so total and night hours are easy to review before certification. Always confirm current requirements with the New Hampshire DMV.
40
Additional supervised hours
10
Night driving hours
25+
Supervising adult age
Quick answer
Here is the short version of what New Hampshire teen drivers need:
| Requirement | New Hampshire rule |
|---|---|
| Additional supervised practice hours | 40 hours (in addition to driver ed) |
| Night driving hours | 10 hours (½ hr after sunset – ½ hr before sunrise) |
| Licensing pathway | Youth Operator License (no conventional learner permit) |
| Supervising driver | Licensed parent/guardian, or licensed adult over 25 |
| Documentation | Certification of Additional Supervised Driving (DSMV 509) |
| Official alternative | Parent's Supervised Driving Program (RoadReady) |
Source note: New Hampshire requires 40 supervised practice hours in addition to driver education, including 10 at night (½ hour after sunset to ½ hour before sunrise), documented on DSMV 509 or an official alternative. New Hampshire DMV — Driver Education
New Hampshire supervised driving requirement
New Hampshire law requires 40 hours of practice driving in addition to a driver education program, with at least 10 of those hours at night. The night period runs from one-half hour after sunset through one-half hour before sunrise.
Practice must be supervised by a licensed parent or guardian, or a licensed adult over age 25. New Hampshire issues a Youth Operator License rather than a conventional learner permit, so this is a supervised-practice requirement, not a permit-holding period.
Clocked is designed around that exact parent workflow:
- Log each completed practice drive
- Track total hours toward 40
- Track night hours toward 10
- Keep progress organized on one screen
- Export a clean PDF summary of completed drives before certification
Source: New Hampshire DMV — Licensing Requirements for Minors
DSMV 509, RoadReady, and Clocked
The hours are certified by both the applicant and a parent or guardian. One accepted way to document them is the Certification of Additional Supervised Driving (DSMV 509, Rev. 6/23) — a drive-by-drive log recording the date, start/end time, cumulative day and night time, the skill practiced, and parent/guardian initials. The Parent's Supervised Driving Program (RoadReady) is an official alternative.
Clocked is a separate personal tracker. It is not equivalent to, endorsed like, or accepted as a substitute for DSMV 509 or RoadReady, and it does not submit anything to the DMV. It helps families keep a personal record of completed drives so the certification is easier to complete accurately.
Tired of rebuilding the record later? Track each New Hampshire practice drive in Clocked as soon as it happens.
Source: New Hampshire DMV — Certification of Additional Supervised Driving (DSMV 509)
How Clocked helps New Hampshire families
Clocked is built for the specific job of tracking supervised practice 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 New Hampshire's 40 additional 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 certification is simpler to complete.
Clocked is a personal driving-log tool, not an official government form. It does not replace DSMV 509, the Parent's Supervised Driving Program (RoadReady), or any New Hampshire DMV process, and it is not endorsed by or affiliated with the New Hampshire DMV.
Clocked is a private tracking helper
Most New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire DMV, is not an official state form, and does not replace DSMV 509, RoadReady, or any licensing requirement. It does not guarantee licensing eligibility, compliance, or acceptance of any exported PDF. Check current New Hampshire DMV requirements before applying for a license.
New Hampshire driving log FAQ
How many supervised driving hours does New Hampshire require?
How does New Hampshire define night driving?
Who can supervise practice driving in New Hampshire?
What is the Certification of Additional Supervised Driving (DSMV 509)?
Can Clocked replace DSMV 509 or RoadReady?
Official New Hampshire sources
- New Hampshire DMV — Certification of Additional Supervised Driving (DSMV 509, Rev. 6/23) — the drive-by-drive log and certification.
- New Hampshire DMV — Driver Education — the 40 additional hours and night requirement.
- New Hampshire DMV — Licensing Requirements for Minors — supervision and Youth Operator License details.
Track your New Hampshire practice hours with Clocked
New Hampshire requires 40 additional supervised hours, including 10 at night, beyond driver education. Clocked helps you keep those hours organized from the first drive so certification is easier to complete.
Always verify current licensing requirements with the New Hampshire DMV.