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Kentucky Driving Log Requirements: Hours, Night Driving, and More
Kentucky requires 60 hours of supervised driving before you can get your license. 10 of those must be at night, leaving 50 daytime hours. That’s not a suggestion. The DMV won’t schedule your road test without a completed driving log.
Kentucky permit requirements at a glance
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Total supervised hours | 60 |
| Daytime hours | 50 |
| Night hours | 10 |
| Minimum permit age | 15 |
| Minimum hold period | 6 months |
| Supervisor minimum age | 21 |
| Driver education required | Yes |
Night driving rules in Kentucky
Kentucky uses fixed hours for the night driving window: 12 AM to 6 AM. No need to look up sunset times. Any driving during that window counts toward your 10 night hours.
This makes planning straightforward. Pick two weeknights a week, drive for 45 minutes to an hour during the window, and you’ll knock out your 10 night hours in about 7 weeks.
Supervisor requirements
Your supervising driver must be at least 21 and hold a valid license.
They need to sit in the front passenger seat, stay alert, and be ready to grab the wheel if needed. No scrolling, no napping, no backseat supervising. If you get pulled over and your supervisor doesn’t meet the requirements, that session might not count — and you could both get a citation.
Curfew restrictions
Permit holders in Kentucky can’t drive between 12 AM and 6 AM. This is enforced. Getting caught driving during restricted hours with a learner’s permit can mean a ticket and could push back your license date.
Plan your night driving sessions to end well before the curfew kicks in. You don’t want to be rushing home right at the cutoff.
Driver education
Driver education is mandatory in Kentucky. You’ll need a certified course covering road rules, hazard awareness, and behind-the-wheel training.
Start early. Course wait times can stretch to 4-6 weeks during summer, and you can’t get your license without the completion certificate.
How to plan your 60 hours
You have a 6-month hold period in Kentucky. If you spread your hours evenly, that’s about 2 hours a week. Totally doable.
Here’s what a realistic schedule looks like:
| Timeline | Sessions per week | Session length | Total time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Relaxed (30 weeks) | 2 | 1 hour | ~30 weeks |
| Moderate (15 weeks) | 3-4 | 1 hour | ~15 weeks |
| Aggressive (10 weeks) | 5-6 | 1 hour | ~10 weeks |
Most families land somewhere in the moderate range. The key is consistency. Two sessions a week for six months beats cramming 10 hours into a single weekend. You learn more, retain more, and your supervisor won’t burn out.
Night hours are 17% of your total. Don’t save them all for the end. Mix in one evening session per week from the start and you’ll have them done well before the rest of your hours.
How Kentucky compares to other states
Kentucky ranks #3 in the nation for total required hours. The most common requirement across all states is 50 hours (30 states use it).
Neighboring comparison: Pennsylvania requires 65 hours — 5 more than Kentucky. Maryland requires the same 60 hours.
See all state requirements for a complete comparison.
Tracking your driving hours
Paper driving logs are a pain. You forget to fill them in, lose the sheet, or can’t remember if last Tuesday’s session was 45 minutes or an hour. Moda handles it. Hit start when you get in the car, hit stop when you’re done. It tracks the time, categorizes day and night automatically, and keeps a running total of your progress against Kentucky’s requirements.
See how close you are to finishing with the hours calculator.
How many supervised driving hours does Kentucky require?
Kentucky requires 60 total supervised driving hours. 10 must be at night and 50 during the day.
What counts as night driving in Kentucky?
Night driving in Kentucky is defined as 12 am to 6 am. You need 10 hours of night driving to qualify for your license.
How long do I need to hold my permit in Kentucky?
You must hold your learner’s permit for at least 6 months in Kentucky before you can take your road test.
How old do you have to be to get a learner’s permit in Kentucky?
You can apply for a learner’s permit in Kentucky at age 15.
Who can supervise a permit driver in Kentucky?
Your supervising driver must be at least 21 years old with a valid license.
Does Kentucky accept a digital driving log?
Most DMV offices accept printed driving logs. Moda generates a PDF in Kentucky’s required format that you can print and bring to your road test appointment.
Is driver’s ed required in Kentucky?
Yes. Kentucky requires a state-approved driver education course for applicants under 18. This is in addition to the supervised driving hours.
How long does it take to finish 60 driving hours?
At 2-3 sessions per week, most families finish in 20 to 30 weeks. Some move faster with daily sessions, but spreading practice out leads to better skill retention.
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