In the state's own words

“Other driving log formats will be accepted.”

Michigan Department of State Supervised Driving Guide, page 25 of the PDF (printed page 18), 'Michigan supervised driving log', the last paragraph Read it on michigan.gov

“Parents or guardians are responsible for making certain that their teen has completed no less than 50 hours of supervised driving, with 10 of those hours completed at night.”

Michigan Department of State Supervised Driving Guide, page 25 of the PDF (printed page 18), 'Michigan supervised driving log', the first paragraph Read it on michigan.gov

Checked on the state's own website on October 18, 2026. Rules change, so confirm with your DMV before your appointment.

What this means for you

Michigan's Supervised Driving Guide includes a log you may use, but any log works. A parent certifies the hours when the teen applies.

Optional form

Supervised Driving Log

Open Supervised Driving Log on michigan.gov

Track Michigan's 50 hours with GoTime

  • GoTime counts the hours and the night hours as you drive, and shows how close you are to Michigan's 50 hours, 10 at night.
  • Parents and the teen share one log. Every drive lands in it, whoever's phone started it.
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