South Carolina teen driving log
South Carolina Driving Log for Teen Permit Hours
South Carolina teen drivers generally need 40 hours of supervised driving, including 10 hours at night, before moving from a beginner's permit toward a conditional or special restricted license.
South Carolina also requires a parent or guardian to sign an affidavit that the required supervised hours were completed. A formal state-issued log form is not the primary requirement — the affidavit is.
Clocked helps families record drives, keep hours organized, and separate day and night progress. Families should still complete South Carolina's official process, including driver education and parent/guardian certification.
40
Total supervised hours
10
Night hours (included)
180+ days
Permit holding period
Quick answer
Here is the short version of what South Carolina teen drivers generally need before applying for the next license stage:
| Requirement | South Carolina rule |
|---|---|
| Total supervised hours | 40 hours |
| Night hours | 10 hours (included in the 40) |
| Highway/freeway hours | No separate total listed |
| Permit holding period | More than 180 days |
| Log required | Optional — parent/guardian affidavit required |
| Next stage | Conditional or special restricted license |
Important: South Carolina requires 40 total supervised hours (including 10 night hours) plus a parent/guardian affidavit. Always verify current requirements with the SCDMV. SCDMV — Conditional License
South Carolina supervised driving requirements
South Carolina teen drivers generally need 40 hours of supervised driving before moving from a beginner's permit toward a conditional or special restricted license. Of those, 10 hours must be at night. No separate highway or freeway hour total was identified in the reference used.
The beginner's permit must generally be held for more than 180 days before applying for the next stage. South Carolina also requires driver education for teens seeking a conditional license.
Clocked is designed around that exact parent workflow:
- Log each supervised practice drive
- Track total hours toward 40
- Separate night hours toward the 10-hour requirement
- Keep progress organized on one screen
- Export a clean summary for family records
Source: SCDMV — Conditional License
Do South Carolina families need a driving log?
Yes — families should track supervised practice. South Carolina requires a parent or guardian to sign an affidavit that the required 40 hours (with 10 at night) were completed. A running log during practice makes that affidavit 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 SCDMV requirement, driver education requirement, or parent/guardian affidavit, and Clocked is not endorsed by the South Carolina DMV.
Families should complete the official South Carolina process and confirm current requirements directly with the SCDMV.
Tired of rebuilding the record later? Track each South Carolina practice drive in Clocked as soon as it happens.
Source: SCDMV — Beginner's Permit
How Clocked helps South Carolina 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 40
See running totals of supervised practice as they add up.
Separate day and night
Track night hours toward South Carolina'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 SCDMV requirement or parent/guardian affidavit and is not endorsed by the South Carolina DMV.
Before applying for a conditional or special restricted license
As your teen gets close to applying, it helps to double-check the details rather than assume:
- Confirm the teen has reached 40 total supervised hours.
- Confirm at least 10 of those hours were at night.
- Complete the parent/guardian affidavit of supervised hours.
- Complete South Carolina's required driver education, where applicable.
- Confirm the beginner's permit has been held more than 180 days.
- Verify the current forms, fees, and steps with the SCDMV before scheduling.
This page is a general summary, not legal advice. Requirements can change, and individual situations vary, so families should verify current SCDMV 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.
South Carolina driving log FAQ
How many supervised driving hours does South Carolina require?
Does South Carolina require night driving hours?
Do South Carolina families need to keep a driving log?
Does Clocked replace South Carolina DMV requirements or official materials?
Where should families verify current South Carolina rules?
Official South Carolina sources
Track your South Carolina supervised hours with Clocked
South Carolina generally requires 40 supervised hours, including 10 at night, plus a parent/guardian affidavit. Clocked helps you keep those hours organized from the first drive while you complete the official South Carolina process.
Always verify final licensing requirements with the SCDMV before applying for the next license stage.