Teen permit driving hours in Washington (2026): total, night, what counts
Short answer
How many supervised driving hours does Washington require?
In Washington, a learner's permit holder logs 50 hours of supervised driving, including 10 at night.
- Total: 50 hours of supervised driving
- Night: 10 hours of the total
Permy: Teen Driving Log counts these hours the way Washington 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 Washington?
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.
Where do these numbers come from?
Ages 16-17 require 40 daylight hours and 10 night hours, separately. A qualifying supervising driver must have held a license for at least 3 years. For first licenses issued on/after November 1, 2026, applicants under 25 also need the official work-zone/first-responder course; Permy does not certify course completion.
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