Driver's License and Regulations Quiz

Driver's License and Regulations

• A student permit that is issued on November 25, 2020, allows the application for non-professional driver's license.
• Before starting, stopping, or turning from a direct line while driving a vehicle, you need to make sure that movement can be done safely.
• When an emergency vehicle approaches with red lights and a siren, the driver must yield the right of way and wait for the vehicle to pass.
• At a T-intersection, the driver who enters the intersection first has the right of way.

When to Illuminate a Vehicle

• Vehicles with more than a certain width must be illuminated:
  • Not later than one-half hour after sunset
  • Until at least one-half four before sunrise
  • Whenever weather conditions so require

Last Digit of Plate Number Indicator

• The last digit of a plate number in a motor vehicle indicates the week of renewal

Public Utility Vehicle Plate Numbers

• Public utility vehicles are differentiated by their plate numbers by having a white background

Traffic Signs

• Directional Arrows indicate directions allowed in a lane
• Traffic Lights indicate where you must stop at a stoplight or stop sign

Driving in the Philippines

• Driving in the Philippines is a privilege

Protocol Plate Number 5

• Protocol plate number 5 is designated for government officials

Motor Vehicle Ownership

• The actual legal owner of a motor vehicle is the person in whose name it is registered with the Land Transportation Commission

Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)

• GVW is the measured weight of a motor vehicle plus its maximum allowable carrying capacity

Motor Vehicle Manufacturer

• A motor vehicle manufacturer is any person, association, partnership, or corporation involved in making, manufacturing, constructing, assembling, remodeling, rebuilding, or setting up motor vehicles, or acting as an agent for the sale of motor vehicles

Motorcycle License Plates

• Motorcycles have license plates with green characters on a white background with "MC" stamped on the upper left-hand corner

Right of Way

• Right of way refers to the legal or customary precedence (priority) allowing one vehicle to pass in front of another

Vehicle Classification

• A motor vehicle registered for nine passengers is classified as a Van

Maximum Speed Limit

• The maximum allowable speed for passenger cars and motorcycles in open country roads, with no blind corners or habitations, is 80 km/h

Driver's License

• A driver's license is issued to a qualified person who possesses the statutory qualification in driving

Driver's License Validity

• Before Republic Act no. 10930, driver's licenses were valid for three years

Cargo Device Weight Limit

• Trucks may be attached with cargo devices at the rear or sides, but the total net weight of the devices and cargo must not exceed the weight limit specified by law

High-Ranking Government Official Plate Numbers

• High-ranking government officials have special plate numbers showing courtesy

Plate Number Classification

• Plate numbers with black characters on a white background are classified as Private vehicles

Motor Vehicle Registration Information

• Motor vehicles are assigned a registration number upon registration. This number has letter and numeral prefixes and colors based on the date and place of registration and the vehicle's purpose

Republic Act no. 10930

• Republic Act no. 10930 extends the validity period of driver's licenses to five years

AFP Enlisted Personnel License Plates

• Enlisted personnel of the AFP operating government motor vehicles are issued special licenses in accordance with RA 4136

Truck Speed Limit

• The maximum allowable speed of trucks in crowded streets approaching intersections or in similar dangerous circumstances, passing school zones, or when other vehicles are stationary is 30 km/h

Protocol Plate Number 11

• Protocol plate number 11 is designated for the Philippine National Police (PNP)

Driver's License Renewal Requirements

• The mandatory requirements for renewing a professional or non-professional driver's license in the Philippines consist of:
  • Passing a theoretical exam
  • Passing a practical driving test
  • Passing a medical exam

Professional Driver

• A person who drives a motor vehicle as a means of livelihood is considered a professional driver

Test your knowledge on essential rules and regulations for obtaining a driver's license. This quiz covers topics such as right of way, vehicle illumination, and insights on public utility vehicle plate numbers. Perfect for those preparing for driving tests or reviewing traffic laws.