Driving LogLog, certification and parental consent
The DSD X 152 practice log is supplied for convenience. It records dates, locations, weather, day/night time and initials, with a final signature line. Keep it accurate as you practise.
The Parent-Teen Driving Guide helps families plan practice. At licensing, the parent or guardian certifies the completed hours. Under the GDL instructions, they accompany the teen to provide written consent, or complete and notarize the Affidavit/Consent for Minor to Drive. Do not assume that signing an app printout completes both steps.
A filled-in example: a useful supporting record
Illustrative entries show how a record can preserve the day/night split. Put the responsible adult's initials beside real entries; do not copy this example as completed practice.
| Date | Location / conditions | Day | Night | Running total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Sep | Residential / dry | 40 min | 0 min | 40 min |
| 8 Sep | Local streets / after dark | 0 min | 35 min | 1 h 15 min |
| 12 Sep | Highway / dry | 45 min | 0 min | 2 h |
Mistakes that confuse the documents
- Confusing the convenience log with parental consent to licensing.
- Reaching 50 hours without 10 at night, or overlooking the 9-month permit period.
- Assuming every family needs a notarized affidavit even when the parent attends and supplies consent.
- Counting instructor time as part of the separate supervised practice shown on DSD X 152.
Use the state checklist before your visit. Our printable sheet is a supporting record, not a state-issued document or a substitute for required signatures.
Printable Illinois driving log sheet — a blank, dated log with day and night columns and a signature block. Print it or save it as a PDF.
Official source
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 Illinois 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.
The waitlist is a plain email to us: it is used only to send one notification if an Android version ships, never shared, and deleted on request.