The allowed driving hours with a learner's permit vary by state. Generally:
- In New York City, permit holders cannot drive between 9 PM and 5 AM under any circumstances. Outside NYC, driving after 9 PM is allowed only with a supervising driver aged 21 or older.
- In North Carolina, for the first six months, permit holders can only drive between 5 AM and 9 PM with a supervising driver.
- In Florida, permit holders may drive only between 6 AM and 10 or 11 PM, depending on their license duration, unless accompanied by a licensed driver 21 or older.
- Tennessee prohibits driving between 10 PM and 6 AM for learners.
- Maryland has no specific time restrictions mentioned for learner permits, but supervising drivers are required, and rules are stricter for provisional licenses.
So the latest you can drive with a permit depends on the state but often ranges between 9 PM and 11 PM unless accompanied by a qualified supervising driver or driving for approved reasons like work or school activities.
