How many practice hours do you need in Washington?
In Washington, a learner driver must log 50 hours of supervised driving practice—including 10 at night—before applying for a license.
Washington learner permit requirements
- Minimum permit age: 15
- Supervised practice required: 50 hours total, 10 at night
- Permit hold period: 6 months
- License eligibility age: 16
- How hours are certified: 50-hour driving log (10 at night) certified by a parent or guardian.
Washington requires 50 hours of supervised driving with at least 10 at night, plus a state-approved driver-training course for applicants under 18.
Requirements change and have exceptions. Always confirm the current rules with the Washington Department of Licensing before applying.
Washington's graduated licensing stages
Enroll in driver training; drive with a licensed adult 21+; log 50 hours (10 at night).
Issued after 6 months; night and passenger limits apply for 12 months.
Intermediate restrictions are removed.
Driving restrictions for new Washington drivers
For the first 12 months, intermediate license holders can't drive between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m. unless accompanied by a licensed driver 25+.
For the first 6 months, no passengers under 20 other than immediate family; for the next 6 months, no more than three.
Drivers with an instruction permit or intermediate license may not use a wireless device while driving, even hands-free.
Log every Washington 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.
Washington driving practice FAQs
How many driving hours do you need in Washington?+
Washington requires 50 hours of supervised driving practice, including 10 hours at night, before a teen can apply for a license.
How many hours does Washington require?+
50 hours of supervised driving including at least 10 at night, logged during the instruction permit period.
Is driver training required in Washington?+
Yes — applicants under 18 must complete a state-approved driver-training course before getting an intermediate license.
Requirements in other states
Compare practice hours in all 50 states side by side, or read what actually counts as a night driving hour.