How many practice hours do you need in Minnesota?
In Minnesota, a learner driver must log 50 hours of supervised driving practice—including 15 at night—before applying for a license.
Minnesota learner permit requirements
- Minimum permit age: 15
- Supervised practice required: 50 hours total, 15 at night
- Permit hold period: 6 months
- License eligibility age: 16
- How hours are certified: Supervised driving log of 50 hours (15 at night), certified by a parent or guardian.
Minnesota requires 50 hours of supervised driving with at least 15 at night. If a parent completes the supplemental parent awareness class, the requirement drops to 40 hours (15 at night).
Requirements change and have exceptions. Always confirm the current rules with the Minnesota DVS before applying.
Minnesota's graduated licensing stages
Complete driver-ed classroom; drive with a licensed adult 21+; log 50 hours (15 at night).
Issued after 6 months with the permit; night and passenger limits apply for 12 months.
Provisional restrictions are removed.
Driving restrictions for new Minnesota drivers
For the first 6 months, provisional drivers can't drive between midnight and 5 a.m. unless accompanied by a licensed driver 25+, or driving for work.
For the first 6 months, no more than one passenger under 20; for the next 6 months, no more than three — unless family or a parent is present.
Drivers under 18 with a permit or provisional license may not use a cell phone at all while driving.
Log every Minnesota practice hour automatically
DriveMint tracks each supervised drive with GPS, separates day and night hours, and generates a DMV-ready report—so you can prove all 50 hours without a paper logbook.
Minnesota driving practice FAQs
How many driving hours do you need in Minnesota?+
Minnesota requires 50 hours of supervised driving practice, including 15 hours at night, before a teen can apply for a license.
Can you reduce Minnesota's 50-hour requirement?+
Yes — if a parent or guardian completes the supplemental parent awareness class, the requirement drops from 50 hours to 40, though the 15 night hours still apply.
How many night hours does Minnesota require?+
15 hours at night — among the highest night requirements nationally.
Requirements in other states
Compare practice hours in all 50 states side by side, or read what actually counts as a night driving hour.