In the state's own words

“The log must be signed by a supervising driver and turned in to DMV upon application for the Level 2 driver license.”

NC Division of Motor Vehicles Form DL-4A, page 1, the fourth bullet under 'REQUIREMENTS' Read it on ncdot.gov

“At least 10 of the 60 hours must be at night.”

NC Division of Motor Vehicles Form DL-4A, page 1, the third bullet under 'REQUIREMENTS' Read it on ncdot.gov

“No more than 10 hours per week may count toward the 60 hours.”

NC Division of Motor Vehicles Form DL-4A, page 1, the second bullet under 'REQUIREMENTS' Read it on ncdot.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

DL-4A is the log North Carolina requires to move up to the Level 2 limited provisional license. It has a row for each drive: date, day time, night time, total and the supervising driver. No more than 10 hours a week count toward the 60.

Track North Carolina's 60 hours with GoTime

  • GoTime counts the hours and the night hours as you drive, and shows how close you are to North Carolina's 60 hours, 10 at night.
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