What a drivers log sheet is and why Kansas requires one
A drivers log sheet is a record you keep while driving under your learner's permit in Kansas. You write down each time you drive — the date, how long you drove, what road conditions you saw, and what you practiced. Kansas requires this log because the state wants to see that you have real supervised driving experience before you take your road test, not just a few random trips with a licensed adult.
The log proves to the Kansas Department of Revenue that you met the supervised driving requirement. When you go to take your driving test, you bring the log with you. If you do not have it or it is incomplete, the testing officer may not let you test that day.
Key Takeaways
- Kansas requires you to log at least 50 hours of supervised driving time before you can take your road test, with at least 10 of those hours at night.
- You write the date, start and end time, miles driven, road type, and weather conditions on your log sheet each time you drive.
- Your supervising driver — a licensed adult at least 21 years old — does not sign every entry, but the log must show they were present during all the driving you logged.
- You bring the completed log sheet to your road test appointment; without it, you may not be permitted to test.
- The official log sheet is available from the Kansas Department of Revenue website or at any driver's license office.
Where to get the official Kansas drivers log sheet
The Kansas Department of Revenue provides the official log sheet on its website. You can read and print it, or you can pick up a paper copy at any Kansas driver's license office. The form is called the "Supervised Driving Log" and it is free.
Do not create your own log sheet or use one from another state. The Kansas Department of Revenue will only accept the official form. If you are unsure whether you have the right one, call your local driver's license office or check the state's website before you start logging.
How to fill out each entry on your log sheet
Each time you drive, you fill in one row of the log. Write the date in the first column. Then write the time you started driving and the time you stopped — for example, "3:15 PM to 4:30 PM." In the next column, write how many miles you drove. If you do not know the exact number, write your best estimate.
Next, describe the road type: highway, city streets, rural roads, or a mix. Then write the weather and light conditions — sunny, rainy, cloudy, daylight, dusk, or night. Finally, write what you practiced during that drive: turns, parking, merging, highway driving, or whatever skills you worked on. Be specific rather than writing "general driving."
At the bottom of the log, your supervising driver signs to confirm they were present during all the driving you logged on that sheet. They do not need to sign after every single drive, but they do need to verify the whole log before you turn it in.
Meeting the 50-hour requirement and the 10-hour night driving rule
Kansas law requires 50 hours of supervised driving before you can take your road test. Of those 50 hours, at least 10 must be at night — meaning after sunset and before sunrise. You need to track both the total hours and the night hours separately on your log.
Night driving counts toward your 50-hour total, so if you drive 10 hours at night, those 10 hours are part of your 50. You do not need 50 hours during the day plus 10 hours at night. The log sheet has a column to mark which drives were at night, so the testing officer can see at a glance that you met both requirements.
If you have not reached 50 hours or 10 night hours by the time you want to test, you cannot take the test yet. You will need to schedule a new appointment after you have completed the full requirement.
Who can supervise your driving and what they need to do
Your supervising driver must be at least 21 years old and hold a valid driver's license. They sit in the front passenger seat while you drive. They do not have to be a parent or family member — it can be any licensed adult you trust.
The supervising driver's job is to watch you drive, give you feedback, and help you practice different road conditions and skills. They also sign your log sheet at the end of each session to confirm they were there. If the testing officer suspects the log is false — for example, if someone logged 12 hours of driving in one day when that is not realistic — they may ask questions about who supervised and what you practiced.
What happens if you lose your log sheet or make a mistake
If you lose your log sheet before your road test, contact your local Kansas driver's license office right away. They may be able to issue you a replacement form, though you will need to fill it out again from memory or from notes you kept. Some offices may require a statement from your supervising driver confirming the hours you drove.
If you make a small mistake — like writing the wrong date or forgetting to fill in one column — cross it out neatly and write the correct information next to it. Do not use white-out or tear pages out. The testing officer understands that logs are handwritten and minor corrections are normal. However, if the log looks altered in a way that raises questions about whether the hours are real, the officer may not accept it.
Bringing your log sheet to your road test
Bring your completed log sheet with you when you go to take your road test. The testing officer will check it before you start the test to make sure it is filled out completely and that you have met the 50-hour and 10-hour night requirements. If something is missing or unclear, tell the officer — they may ask you questions to clarify.
If you forget your log sheet or show up without one, you will not be able to test that day. You will have to reschedule your appointment and bring the log at that time. This is why it is a good idea to keep your log sheet in a safe place once you start filling it out, and to bring it with you to every driving session so you can fill it in right away while the details are fresh.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to use the official Kansas form, or can I make my own log sheet?
You must use the official Kansas Department of Revenue form. The testing officer will not accept a homemade log or a form from another state. read it from the Kansas Department of Revenue website or pick up a paper copy at your driver's license office.
What if I drove with someone who is not 21 yet but has a valid license?
Your supervising driver must be at least 21 years old. If you drove with someone younger, those hours do not count toward your requirement. You will need to log those hours again with a driver who is 21 or older.
Can I count driving I did before I got my learner's permit?
No. The log sheet is for supervised driving you do after you receive your learner's permit. Driving before that does not count toward the 50-hour requirement, even if you had an adult with you.
What if I cannot find a safe place to practice night driving?
Night driving does not have to be on highways or in heavy traffic. You can practice on quiet residential streets, parking lots, or rural roads after dark. The requirement is 10 hours of driving when it is dark outside, not 10 hours of difficult driving at night. Talk to your supervising driver about finding safe routes in your area.
Do I need to keep my log sheet after I pass my road test?
Once you pass your road test and receive your driver's license, you do not need to keep the log sheet. You can throw it away or keep it for your own records. The Kansas Department of Revenue does not ask for it after you have passed.