Tennessee teen driving log
Tennessee Driving Log for Teen Permit Hours
Tennessee teen drivers generally need 50 hours of supervised driving, including at least 10 hours at night, before moving from a learner permit toward an intermediate restricted license.
Tennessee also requires a signed 50-Hour Certification form from a parent, guardian, or licensed driving instructor confirming those supervised hours.
Clocked helps families record drives, track night hours, and keep an organized practice record. Families should still complete and submit the official Tennessee 50-Hour Certification.
50
Total supervised hours
10
Night hours
180 days
Permit holding period
Quick answer
Here is the short version of what Tennessee teen drivers generally need before applying:
| Requirement | Tennessee rule |
|---|---|
| Total supervised hours | 50 hours |
| Night hours | 10 hours |
| Highway/freeway hours | No separate total listed |
| Minimum permit age | 15 |
| Permit holding period | 180 days |
| Official certification required | Yes — signed 50-Hour Certification |
Important: Tennessee requires 50 total supervised hours, including 10 at night, and a signed 50-Hour Certification form. Always verify current requirements with the Tennessee Department of Safety on TN.gov. Tennessee Department of Safety — Teen drivers
Tennessee supervised driving requirements
Tennessee teen drivers generally need 50 hours of supervised driving before moving from a learner permit toward an intermediate restricted license. At least 10 of those hours must be at night. There is no separate highway or freeway hour requirement identified in the Tennessee sources reviewed.
The learner permit is generally available starting at age 15, and it must be held for at least 180 days before a teen can move to the next license stage, where applicable.
Clocked is designed around that exact parent workflow:
- Log each supervised practice drive
- Track total hours toward 50
- Track night hours toward 10
- Keep progress organized on one screen
- Export a clean summary for family records
Does Tennessee require a 50-Hour Certification?
Yes. Tennessee requires a signed 50-Hour Certification form, completed by a parent, guardian, or licensed driving instructor, confirming that the teen completed the required supervised driving hours (including night hours). This certification is part of the Tennessee licensing process.
Clocked can help families track drives and keep a clean running record as practice happens, but it is not an official government form. A Clocked record does not replace the Tennessee 50-Hour Certification and does not guarantee acceptance by the Department of Safety.
Families should still complete and present the official Tennessee certification, and should confirm the current form and process directly on TN.gov.
Tired of rebuilding the record later? Track each Tennessee practice drive in Clocked as soon as it happens.
Source: Tennessee Department of Safety — Teen drivers (50-Hour Certification)
How Clocked helps Tennessee families
Clocked is built for the specific job of tracking supervised driving hours.
Track every drive
Log date, duration, and drive details in seconds.
Separate day and night progress
Track total hours toward 50 and night hours toward 10.
Keep a clean record
Keep your supervised practice organized in one place.
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 Tennessee's signed 50-Hour Certification and does not guarantee acceptance by the Department of Safety.
Before applying for the next license stage
As your teen gets close to applying, it helps to double-check the details rather than assume:
- Confirm the teen has reached 50 total supervised hours, including 10 at night.
- Complete the signed 50-Hour Certification form required by Tennessee.
- Confirm the learner permit has been held long enough for the teen's situation.
- Verify the current forms, fees, and steps with the Tennessee Department of Safety before scheduling.
This page is a general summary, not legal advice. Requirements can change, and individual situations vary, so families should verify current TN.gov 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.
Source: Tennessee Department of Safety — Graduated Driver License
Tennessee driving log FAQ
How many supervised driving hours does Tennessee require?
How many night hours does Tennessee require?
Does Tennessee require a 50-Hour Certification form?
Can Clocked replace Tennessee's official certification?
Where should families verify current Tennessee rules?
Official Tennessee sources
Track your Tennessee supervised hours with Clocked
Tennessee generally requires 50 hours with 10 at night plus a signed 50-Hour Certification. Clocked helps you keep those hours organized from the first drive while you complete the official Tennessee process.
Always verify final licensing requirements with the Tennessee Department of Safety before applying for the next license stage.