Teen permit driving hours in Vermont (2026): total, night, what counts
Short answer
How many supervised driving hours does Vermont require?
In Vermont, a learner's permit holder logs 40 hours of supervised driving, including 10 at night.
- Total: 40 hours of supervised driving
- Night: 10 hours of the total
Permy: Teen Driving Log counts these hours the way Vermont counts them and works out night from your local sunset. Permy Pro, a one-time purchase, fills in the VN-210 Driving Practice Log Sheet from your drives; you sign it and add a few details by hand. 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 Vermont?
Night starts 30 minutes after sunset and ends 30 minutes before sunrise. Permy works out sunset and sunrise from where you drive.
The state's wording: “Night is 30 minutes after sunset to 30 minutes before sunrise.”
Where do these numbers come from?
The 40 hours are additional to the 6 professional behind-the-wheel hours required for driver education.
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