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Guides, state requirements, and honest comparisons.
Guides
How Moda Detects Night Driving Automatically
Night driving hours are required in most states, but the definition of 'night' varies. Moda uses GPS and real sunset times to get it right.
GuideHow to Export Your Driving Log for the DMV
When your hours are done, Moda generates the actual DMV form your state requires — or a clean summary PDF — ready to print or share.
GuideFamily Linking: How Parents Track Their Teen's Driving Progress
Link your parent and teen Moda accounts so everyone can see driving progress, session history, and hour breakdowns in real time.
GuideHow Moda's Live Activity Keeps You on Track
See your driving session progress right on your lock screen and Dynamic Island. No need to open the app while you drive.
GuideWhy Weather Tracking Matters for Your Driving Log
Moda records weather conditions for every driving session automatically — because some states require it, and all states benefit from it.
GuideBest Practice Routes for New Drivers
How to pick the right roads for learning to drive. A progression from parking lots to highways, with specific route ideas for every stage.
GuideGraduated Driver Licensing: What It Is and Why It Exists
A clear explanation of graduated driver licensing (GDL) laws, how they work in most states, and what they mean for teen drivers and parents.
GuideHow to Log Your Driving Hours (Without Losing Your Mind)
A practical guide to tracking your required permit driving hours. Learn what works, what doesn't, and how to stay on top of your log.
GuideHow to Prepare for Your Driving Test
Everything you need to do before your driving test, from the documents to bring to the skills to practice. No fluff, just what works.
GuideNight Driving Tips Every New Driver Should Know
Night driving is harder than daytime driving. Here are specific tips to help new permit drivers build confidence and stay safe after dark.
GuideWhat Parents Actually Need to Know About Permit Driving
A no-nonsense guide for parents supervising a teen learning to drive. What to expect, how to stay calm, and what your job actually is.
Comparisons
Best Driving Log Apps for Teen Permits (2026)
An honest ranking of driving log apps for teen permit practice hours. We tested Moda, RoadReady, OtoZen, and more so you don't have to.
ComparisonDo You Need a Driving Log App? (Or Is Paper Fine?)
Paper logs vs driving log apps for teen permit hours. Honest look at whether spending $5 on an app is worth it or if a notebook works.
ComparisonModa vs DriveitHOME: Driving Practice Apps Compared
DriveitHOME offers free coaching tips for parents. Moda tracks practice hours with GPS and DMV exports. Here's how the two apps compare.
ComparisonModa vs DriversEd.com: Do You Need Both?
DriversEd.com teaches the course. Moda tracks the practice hours. Here's how they fit together and whether you actually need both.
ComparisonModa vs OtoZen: Driving Log Apps Compared
Moda and OtoZen both track driving, but they're built for very different things. Here's how they compare for teen permit hour logging.
ComparisonModa vs RoadReady: Which Driving Log App Is Better?
Comparing Moda and RoadReady for tracking teen permit driving hours. Features, pricing, and which app actually helps you finish faster.
ComparisonModa vs Teen Driving Log: Which App Tracks Hours Better?
Teen Driving Log is a basic timer for permit practice. Moda adds GPS, auto night detection, weather, and DMV exports. Here's the full comparison.
Permit Requirements by State
Every state's supervised driving hours, night rules, and permit details.
Alabama Permit Hours
50 total hours, 10 at night
AKAlaska Permit Hours
40 total hours, 10 at night
AZArizona Permit Hours
30 total hours, 10 at night
ARArkansas Permit Hours
0 total hours, 0 at night
CACalifornia Permit Hours
50 total hours, 10 at night
COColorado Permit Hours
50 total hours, 10 at night
CTConnecticut Permit Hours
40 total hours, 10 at night
DEDelaware Permit Hours
50 total hours, 10 at night
DCDistrict of Columbia Permit Hours
40 total hours, 10 at night
FLFlorida Permit Hours
50 total hours, 10 at night
GAGeorgia Permit Hours
40 total hours, 6 at night
HIHawaii Permit Hours
40 total hours, 10 at night
IDIdaho Permit Hours
50 total hours, 10 at night
ILIllinois Permit Hours
50 total hours, 10 at night
INIndiana Permit Hours
50 total hours, 10 at night
IAIowa Permit Hours
20 total hours, 2 at night
KSKansas Permit Hours
50 total hours, 10 at night
KYKentucky Permit Hours
60 total hours, 10 at night
LALouisiana Permit Hours
50 total hours, 15 at night
MEMaine Permit Hours
70 total hours, 10 at night
MDMaryland Permit Hours
60 total hours, 10 at night
MAMassachusetts Permit Hours
40 total hours, 0 at night
MIMichigan Permit Hours
50 total hours, 10 at night
MNMinnesota Permit Hours
50 total hours, 15 at night
MSMississippi Permit Hours
0 total hours, 0 at night
MOMissouri Permit Hours
40 total hours, 10 at night
MTMontana Permit Hours
50 total hours, 10 at night
NENebraska Permit Hours
50 total hours, 10 at night
NVNevada Permit Hours
50 total hours, 10 at night
NHNew Hampshire Permit Hours
40 total hours, 10 at night
NJNew Jersey Permit Hours
50 total hours, 10 at night
NMNew Mexico Permit Hours
50 total hours, 10 at night
NYNew York Permit Hours
50 total hours, 15 at night
NCNorth Carolina Permit Hours
60 total hours, 10 at night
NDNorth Dakota Permit Hours
50 total hours, 10 at night
OHOhio Permit Hours
50 total hours, 10 at night
OKOklahoma Permit Hours
50 total hours, 10 at night
OROregon Permit Hours
50 total hours, 0 at night
PAPennsylvania Permit Hours
65 total hours, 10 at night
RIRhode Island Permit Hours
50 total hours, 10 at night
SCSouth Carolina Permit Hours
40 total hours, 10 at night
SDSouth Dakota Permit Hours
50 total hours, 10 at night
TNTennessee Permit Hours
50 total hours, 10 at night
TXTexas Permit Hours
30 total hours, 10 at night
UTUtah Permit Hours
40 total hours, 10 at night
VTVermont Permit Hours
40 total hours, 10 at night
VAVirginia Permit Hours
45 total hours, 15 at night
WAWashington Permit Hours
50 total hours, 10 at night
WVWest Virginia Permit Hours
50 total hours, 10 at night
WIWisconsin Permit Hours
50 total hours, 10 at night
WYWyoming Permit Hours
50 total hours, 10 at night