Colorado teen drivers

Colorado permit driving log: 50 hours, 10 at night

Teen drivers in Colorado need 50 hours of supervised driving, including 10 at night, and must hold a learner's permit for at least 12 months. FirstGear keeps the log for you.

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Supervised hours50

Total required by the state

Night hours10

Counted within the 50 hours

Permit hold12 months

Minimum time on a learner's permit

What Colorado asks for

Must hold permit for 12 months or until age 18, whichever comes first. 50 logged hours including 10 at night, signed on form DR 2324. Permit available at 15.

Requirements last checked October 2026. Rules change and can differ by age or driver education, so confirm with Colorado DMV before you rely on them.

How FirstGear handles the Colorado log

  • Choose Colorado at setup and FirstGear sets your hour goals for you. You can adjust them in Settings.
  • Each drive is timed with GPS and split into day and night automatically from local sunset and sunrise.
  • A permit countdown tracks the 12-month hold period from your issue date.
  • Export a PDF of every drive, supervisor and total: a complete record to back up the form or certification Colorado DMV asks for.
Colorado questions

Good to know

How many supervised driving hours does Colorado require?

Colorado requires 50 hours of supervised driving, including 10 at night.

How many night hours does Colorado require?

At least 10 of the 50 hours must be driven at night. FirstGear splits each drive into day and night automatically using local sunset and sunrise.

How long do you have to hold a learner's permit in Colorado?

The learner's permit must be held for at least 12 months before moving to the next license stage. FirstGear counts this down from your permit issue date.

Does Colorado accept a driving log from an app?

Colorado DMV decides what paperwork it accepts, and many states use their own log or certification form signed by a parent or guardian. FirstGear gives you an accurate drive-by-drive record and running totals to complete that form from, plus a PDF you can print. Check with Colorado DMV for the exact form it wants.

How much does FirstGear cost?

A one-time $7.99 unlock. There is no subscription and no recurring charge.

Start your Colorado log

Record the next drive and let the totals add up.

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