Washington teen driving log
Washington Teen Driving Hours and Permit Requirements
Washington teen drivers must complete 50 hours of supervised driving, including at least 10 hours at night, before qualifying for an intermediate driver license.
Washington requires certification of those hours, but the official sources reviewed do not identify a specific state-issued driving-log form as mandatory.
Clocked helps families track the underlying drives and maintain an organized record before certification.
50
Total supervised hours
10
Night hours
6 mo
Permit holding period
Quick answer
Here is the short version of what Washington teen drivers need before the intermediate license:
| Requirement | Washington rule |
|---|---|
| Total supervised hours | 50 hours |
| Night hours | 10 hours |
| Highway/freeway hours | No separate total listed |
| Permit age with approved training | 15 |
| Permit age without approved training | 15 years, 6 months |
| Permit holding period | At least 6 months |
| Specific state-issued log required | No specific form identified |
Source note: Washington requires 50 total supervised hours, including 10 at night, certified by a parent, guardian, or employer. WAC 308-104-046
Washington 50-hour requirement
Washington teen drivers must complete 50 hours of supervised driving. There is no separate highway or freeway hour requirement identified in the official Washington sources reviewed.
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 PDF for family records before certification
Source: WAC 308-104-046
Washington night-driving requirement
At least 10 of the 50 hours must be completed at night. That detail is easy to miss if families are casually tracking drives in Notes, a spreadsheet, or on paper.
Clocked separates total and night hours so families can see both targets clearly.
Source: WAC 308-104-046
Certification and log expectations
Washington requires parent, guardian, or employer certification of the supervised driving hours. That certification focuses on completion of the 50 total and 10 night hours.
The official legal sources reviewed do not require one specific state-issued driving-log form. A specific state-issued log is not identified as mandatory in the official sources reviewed.
Clocked can help families preserve the record used before certification, but Clocked does not replace official certification and does not guarantee Washington acceptance.
Tired of rebuilding the record later? Track each Washington practice drive in Clocked as soon as it happens.
Source: WAC 308-104-046
Washington permit-age paths
Washington has two permit-age paths, and the condition matters:
- Age 15 — only if enrolled in an approved driver training course.
- Age 15 years and 6 months — otherwise.
Not every teen qualifies for a permit at age 15. The age-15 path depends on enrollment in approved driver training; without it, the minimum permit age is 15½.
Source: RCW 46.20.055
Washington permit holding period
The instruction permit must be held for at least 6 months before a teen can qualify for an intermediate driver license.
Source: RCW 46.20.075
Washington intermediate-license restrictions
To move to an intermediate license, Washington generally requires:
- Holding the instruction permit for at least six months
- Completion of driver education requirements
- No disqualifying recent violations (a clean record)
- A nighttime driving restriction generally from 1 a.m. to 5 a.m., subject to official exceptions
- Passenger restrictions during the intermediate stage
These restrictions have specific conditions and exceptions. Families should confirm current rules with the official Washington sources below.
Source: RCW 46.20.075
Common mistakes Washington families make
1. Assuming everyone qualifies for a permit at 15
The age-15 path only applies when a teen is enrolled in approved driver training. Otherwise the minimum permit age is 15½.
2. Tracking total hours but missing 10 night hours
A teen may reach 50 total hours but still be short on the required 10 night hours. Track them separately.
3. Assuming a specific government log is required
The official sources reviewed do not identify a specific state-issued log form as mandatory. The hours are certified by a parent, guardian, or employer.
4. Forgetting certification
Washington requires parent, guardian, or employer certification of the hours. Tracking drives without certification leaves the requirement incomplete.
5. Reconstructing drives near the license application
Rebuilding a record from memory near the application is stressful and error-prone. Log drives as they happen.
How Clocked helps Washington 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.
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.
Helps prepare for certification
Clocked can help families keep organized records before a parent, guardian, or employer certifies completion.
Washington driving log FAQ
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Official Washington sources
Disclaimer: Always verify final licensing requirements with the Washington Department of Licensing and the official sources above before applying for the next license stage. Clocked helps families track and organize supervised driving practice, but it does not replace official certification or licensing guidance and does not guarantee state acceptance.
Track your Washington supervised hours with Clocked
Washington requires 50 hours with 10 at night, certified by a parent, guardian, or employer. Clocked helps you keep those hours organized from the first drive to the final paperwork.
Always verify final licensing requirements with the Washington Department of Licensing before applying for the next license stage.