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How many supervised driving hours does Illinois require?

Illinois requires 50 hours of supervised practice, including 10 at night. On top of the total, the default supervised period is 9 calendar months, starting at permit issue date.

Checked against official Illinois sources on 2026-09-21.

50supervised hours required
10of those hours at night
9 calendar monthsdefault supervised period
For Illinois, the practical finish line is not just recording 50 supervised hours, including 10 at night; it is being able to complete the state's proof or certification described below. Keep dates and day/night time as you go so the final paperwork is supportable.

What Illinois asks for, line by line

Supervised practice required50 hours
Of which at night10 hours
Default supervised period9 calendar months
Period startsPermit issue date
Proof/signature modelone final certification

Which paperwork does Illinois want?

An official log (dsd_x152) exists, but the state calls it 'solely for your convenience' — the parent certification is what is required

Illinois: the practice log and parent affidavit

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.

How does Driving Log help in Illinois?

Driving Log tracks each drive with its day and night minutes and, where Illinois sets a numeric target, shows the time you drove beside the time that counts under the configured rules — with the reason whenever they differ. The core app is free, keeps everything on your device and private iCloud, and needs no account. A printable record of every entry is included; sourced worksheet layouts for several states are part of the one-time Pro upgrade.

Common questions

How many driving hours do you need in Illinois?

Illinois requires 50 hours, including 10 at night.

How long must the permit be held in Illinois?

The default period is 9 calendar months, starting at permit issue date. Check the applicant and licence-stage paths below for exceptions.

Does Illinois accept a printed log from an app?

Illinois names An official log (dsd_x152) exists, but the state calls it 'solely for your convenience' — the parent certification is what is required. An app printout is a supporting record, not that official form; check the source below for what your office accepts.

Same 50-hour target: Alabama · California · Colorado · Delaware

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.

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Driving Log is an independent app and this page is general information, not legal advice. The app does not produce official state forms and says so on every document it prints. Requirements are summarised from the official sources linked above and can change; your state's own instructions always take precedence.