Driving LogThe log and the calendar are separate requirements
DL-4A Driving Log — submitted with the Level 2 application. Use the NCDMV DL-4A log, with the supervising driver's signature. The Level 2 page accepts digital and printed copies. For the first 6 months, drive only from 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a supervising driver.
The weekly limit comes from G.S. 20-11(d)(5). Keep all practice entries but distinguish driven time from credited time. Extra time in a busy week cannot be moved to an empty week.
A filled-in example: how the weekly cap changes the total
Illustrative planning blocks, not a definition of NCDMV's week boundary. At the 10-hour cap, 60 hours need at least 6 weekly credit blocks; this does not shorten the 9-month permit requirement.
| Weekly block | Driven | Counted | Cumulative counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 h | 10 h | 10 h |
| 2 | 8 h | 8 h | 18 h |
| 3 | 11 h | 10 h | 28 h |
The example is not a full log: retain individual dates, times, night entries and signatures in DL-4A. Check the official form when assigning entries to weeks.
Mistakes that overstate progress
- Counting all hours in a week that exceeds 10 hours.
- Finishing total time but missing the separate 10-hour night target.
- Scheduling a Level 2 application before the 9-month holding period ends.
- Presenting unsigned entries or treating this supporting sheet as the state's form.
Printable North Carolina 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 · Additional 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.
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