Teen permit driving hours in Virginia (2026): total, night, what counts
Short answer
How many supervised driving hours does Virginia require?
In Virginia, a learner's permit holder logs 45 hours of supervised driving, including 15 at night.
- Total: 45 hours of supervised driving
- Night: 15 hours of the total
Permy: Teen Driving Log counts these hours the way Virginia 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 Virginia?
Night runs from sunset to sunrise. Permy works out sunset and sunrise from where you drive.
The state's wording: “The required night practice is after sunset.”
Your state's guidance doesn't give exact night hours, so Permy counts night from sunset to sunrise.
Where do these numbers come from?
For teen licensing. The DMV training-school manual asks for 15 hours after sunset; Permy counts night from sunset until sunrise. You'll also need the required certification.
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