Driving LogWhich paper does what?
The DMV Parent-Teen Training Guide (DL 603) includes a practice log. Use it to organise dates and day/night time, or keep another accurate record. An app printout helps you total the practice; it does not replace the permit signature.
Before the driving test, hold the permit for at least 6 months and complete the practice. The parent or guardian signs the instruction permit to certify it. Follow the DMV application checklist for the remaining course, training and test requirements.
A filled-in example: separate practice from certification
Illustrative entries, not a completed application. Classify night using the actual conditions; a clock time alone does not establish darkness.
| Date | Practice | Day | Night | Running total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Sep | Neighbourhood turns | 45 min | 0 min | 45 min |
| 9 Sep | Practice after dark | 0 min | 30 min | 1 h 15 min |
| 12 Sep | Lane changes | 60 min | 0 min | 2 h 15 min |
Mistakes that leave the paperwork unfinished
- Taking a log printout but leaving the certification on the permit unsigned.
- Reaching 50 total hours without 10 night hours.
- Treating the hour target as permission to skip the 6-month holding period.
- Calling an app-generated supporting record a DMV form.
Keep the running log during practice; check the permit signature and DMV checklist before the appointment. The log and the certification serve different purposes.
Printable California driving log sheet — a blank, dated log with day and night columns and a signature block. Print it or save it as a PDF.
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Requirements above were checked against these official sources on 2026-09-21. Rules change; always confirm with your state before you rely on them.
Keep the log in California with Driving Log
Free for one learner, no account required. Basic app usage sharing is optional and off by default. Every drive is stored on your iPhone and, when enabled, in your own private iCloud.
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