PriceProtect™
DriveShield™
GarageGuard™
Services
Insurance
Car Insurance
Compare Car Insurance with Jerry
Jerry’s Expert Advice
Car Insurance Estimates
Home & Renters Insurance
Renters Insurance
Loans
Car Loan
Compare Car Loans with Jerry
Jerry's Expert Advice
Car Loan Guides
Repairs
Car Repair Estimates
Repair Estimates for Popular Services
Advice
Read Car Content
Browse Jerry Car Advice
Check Out Expert Car QnA
Learn About How We Create Content
Jerry Data & Research
How do you complete 50 hours of driving practice?
I just got my learner’s permit, and I’m honestly feeling overwhelmed. Fifty hours of driving practice just seems like a lot and I don’t want to mess it up. How do you successfully get 50 hours of driving practice?
Pat Roache · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
You’re not the only new driver who has felt overwhelmed while learning how to drive. Make sure you follow your state requirements and pace yourself appropriately to successfully complete 50 hours of driving practice.
Fifty hours may seem like a lot but remember—there is no rush to get them all done at once. Start by
finding a vehicle
that you can practice with and keep the following tips in mind:- Break your 50 hours of driving practice into short, manageable chunks
- Check your state’s requirements on who can, who can’t, and who needs to be in the car with you while you’re driving
- Keep a driving log on your phone so you can easily track your hours (especially if your state has a practice requirement)
- Check to see if your state requires a certain amount of nighttime driving and adjust your plan accordingly
As long as you take time to know your limits—like how long you feel comfortable driving or who you feel comfortable driving with you—your 50 hours should be a breeze. When you’re done practicing driving, try practicing affordable insurance shopping with
Jerry
! Just download the app with your family and start browsing competitive car insurance quotes from over 50 top providers in less than a minute. Our representatives are just a call or text away to answer your questions, and our average user saves $887 a year on car insurance.
View full answer
- Gregory R.
WHY YOU CAN TRUST JERRY
Jerry partners with more than 50 insurance companies, but our content is independently researched, written, and fact-checked by our team of editors and agents. We aren’t paid for reviews or other content.
Join 4M+ members in lowering their car insurance
You Might Also Be Interested
Read Advice From Car Experts At Jerry
What Others Are Asking
Browse More Content
Insurance in Your State
Easiest way to compare and buy car insurance
No long forms
No spam or unwanted phone calls
Quotes from top insurance companies
