Teen permit driving hours in New Mexico (2026): total, night, what counts
Short answer
How many supervised driving hours does New Mexico require?
In New Mexico, a learner's permit holder logs 50 hours of supervised driving, including 10 at night. More than one pathway exists, so check which one applies below.
- Total: 50 hours of supervised driving
- Night: 10 hours of the total
Permy: Teen Driving Log counts these hours the way New Mexico counts them and works out night from your local sunset. Get Permy on the App Store.
Permy is an independent app, not affiliated with any state agency. Confirm the current requirements with your state agency before relying on them.
What counts as night in New Mexico?
Night runs from sunset to sunrise. Permy works out sunset and sunrise from where you drive.
Your state's guidance doesn't give exact night hours, so Permy counts night from sunset to sunrise.
Which pathway applies?
This state has more than one set of requirements. Which one applies depends on the learner.
- Standard requirement: 50 total / 10 night
- Approved night-practice exemption: 50 total / night exemption. This pathway applies only to the official restriction/exemption. It does not waive the 50-hour total or other licensing requirements.
Where do these numbers come from?
Official sources:
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