Pennsylvania teen drivers

Pennsylvania permit driving log: 65 hours, 10 at night

Teen drivers in Pennsylvania need 65 hours of supervised driving, including 10 at night, and must hold a learner's permit for at least 6 months. FirstGear keeps the log for you.

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Supervised hours65

Total required by the state

Night hours10

Counted within the 65 hours

Permit hold6 months

Minimum time on a learner's permit

What Pennsylvania asks for

65 supervised hours required, including 10 at night and 5 in bad weather. Permit at 16.

Requirements last checked October 2026. Rules change and can differ by age or driver education, so confirm with PennDOT before you rely on them.

How FirstGear handles the Pennsylvania log

  • Choose Pennsylvania at setup and FirstGear sets your hour goals for you. You can adjust them in Settings.
  • Each drive is timed with GPS and split into day and night automatically from local sunset and sunrise.
  • A permit countdown tracks the 6-month hold period from your issue date.
  • Export a PDF of every drive, supervisor and total: a complete record to back up the form or certification PennDOT asks for.
Pennsylvania questions

Good to know

How many supervised driving hours does Pennsylvania require?

Pennsylvania requires 65 hours of supervised driving, including 10 at night.

How many night hours does Pennsylvania require?

At least 10 of the 65 hours must be driven at night. FirstGear splits each drive into day and night automatically using local sunset and sunrise.

How long do you have to hold a learner's permit in Pennsylvania?

The learner's permit must be held for at least 6 months before moving to the next license stage. FirstGear counts this down from your permit issue date.

Does Pennsylvania accept a driving log from an app?

PennDOT decides what paperwork it accepts, and many states use their own log or certification form signed by a parent or guardian. FirstGear gives you an accurate drive-by-drive record and running totals to complete that form from, plus a PDF you can print. Check with PennDOT for the exact form it wants.

How much does FirstGear cost?

A one-time $7.99 unlock. There is no subscription and no recurring charge.

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