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What is one of the primary purposes of driver education?
What is one of the primary purposes of driver education?
- To instill awareness of legal and moral responsibilities in traffic (correct)
- To promote vehicle customization
- To enhance vehicle performance
- To reduce vehicle maintenance costs
What must a driver do before operating a motor vehicle?
What must a driver do before operating a motor vehicle?
- Obtaining a valid driver’s license (correct)
- Procuring a vehicle insurance policy
- Undergoing a health examination
- Registering the vehicle with the state
In case of an accident, what is one of the obligations of a driver?
In case of an accident, what is one of the obligations of a driver?
- Leave the scene if no injuries occurred
- Contact their insurance company only
- Exchange vehicle parts with the other party
- Stop immediately and provide necessary information (correct)
What is a valid reason for a driver to leave the scene of an accident?
What is a valid reason for a driver to leave the scene of an accident?
What does the traffic safety campaign primarily aim to achieve?
What does the traffic safety campaign primarily aim to achieve?
What is a requirement for a driver's license to be valid?
What is a requirement for a driver's license to be valid?
At what age is a typical driver eligible to start formal driver education?
At what age is a typical driver eligible to start formal driver education?
Which of the following is NOT a duty of a driver at the scene of an accident?
Which of the following is NOT a duty of a driver at the scene of an accident?
What is the minimum age required to obtain a professional driver’s license?
What is the minimum age required to obtain a professional driver’s license?
Which type of driver’s license allows the holder to earn a livelihood through driving?
Which type of driver’s license allows the holder to earn a livelihood through driving?
Which of the following statements about the issuance of a student driver’s permit is true?
Which of the following statements about the issuance of a student driver’s permit is true?
What is a key characteristic of a non-professional driver’s license?
What is a key characteristic of a non-professional driver’s license?
What is required to apply for an International Driver’s License?
What is required to apply for an International Driver’s License?
Which of the following is NOT a type of driver’s license mentioned?
Which of the following is NOT a type of driver’s license mentioned?
What element is NOT part of the requisites for obtaining a student driver’s permit?
What element is NOT part of the requisites for obtaining a student driver’s permit?
At what age can an individual apply for a non-professional driver’s license?
At what age can an individual apply for a non-professional driver’s license?
Which of the following best describes the nature of a driver’s license?
Which of the following best describes the nature of a driver’s license?
What is the requirement for foreigners or tourists with foreign driver’s licenses to drive after 90 days of stay in the country?
What is the requirement for foreigners or tourists with foreign driver’s licenses to drive after 90 days of stay in the country?
Which statement is true regarding the Military/Government Driver’s License?
Which statement is true regarding the Military/Government Driver’s License?
According to the traffic safety commandments, what should a driver do upon encountering an emergency vehicle?
According to the traffic safety commandments, what should a driver do upon encountering an emergency vehicle?
Which vehicle is excluded from the definition of a motor vehicle?
Which vehicle is excluded from the definition of a motor vehicle?
What does the first commandment of traffic safety state?
What does the first commandment of traffic safety state?
What can be inferred about a driver’s behavior in residential districts according to traffic laws?
What can be inferred about a driver’s behavior in residential districts according to traffic laws?
What type of vehicle must yield to emergency vehicles according to traffic regulations?
What type of vehicle must yield to emergency vehicles according to traffic regulations?
Which of the following is true regarding the purpose of traffic education?
Which of the following is true regarding the purpose of traffic education?
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Study Notes
Licensing System
- Licensing System: The Land Transportation Office (LTO) is responsible for issuing driver's licenses.
- Drivers' License: A driver's license is a privilege granted by the state, not a right, and is issued to those who meet statutory qualifications.
- Age Requirements for License Issuance:
- Student Driver's Permit: 16 years old
- Sub-Professional Driver's License: 17 years old
- Professional Driver's License: 18 years old
Kinds of Driver's Licenses
- Student Driver's Permit:
- Requires a birth certificate, payment receipt for fees, and meeting basic qualifications.
- Allows driving only with a licensed driver, professional driver, or accredited driving instructor from the LTO.
- Non-Professional Driver's License:
- Requires at least 17 years of age.
- Allows driving the individual's own vehicle or privately owned vehicles only, not for earning a livelihood.
- Professional Driver's License:
- Requires at least 18 years of age.
- Grants the privilege of using driving as a means of livelihood.
- International Driver's License:
- One of two special driver's licenses issued by the Philippine Motor Association (PMA) for specific purposes.
- Applicant must hold a domestic driver's license.
- Foreigners can obtain this license after 90 days of residency in the Philippines.
- Military/Government Driver's License:
- Issued by the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) for limited purposes.
- Must be military personnel and authorized to drive a military vehicle only.
The Ten Commandments of Traffic Safety
- Keep Right: Drivers should always drive on the right side of the road, except when overtaking another vehicle.
- Observe Road Courtesy:
- Emergency vehicles (police, ambulance, fire truck) have priority on the road.
- Vehicles with wounded or sick persons for emergency treatment have priority.
- AFP/PNP vehicles on official emergency business have priority.
- Vehicles pursuing a crime, including law enforcement in pursuit of traffic violations, have priority.
- Fire department vehicles on call/emergency have priority.
Motor Vehicle
- Definition: Any vehicle propelled by power other than muscular power using public highways, excluding specific types like road rollers, trolley cars, street sweepers, sprinklers, and agricultural vehicles.
Vehicle
- Definition: Any conveyance or device propelled or drawn by any means and includes a bicycle, and in some contexts, animals driven or ridden.
The Driver's Duties
- General Duty: No person shall operate a motor vehicle without a valid driver's license.
- Carrying a License: Drivers must carry their license at all times while operating a motor vehicle and provide it to any person with authority under the law.
Purpose of Driver Education
- Instilling Awareness: To enhance awareness of legal and moral responsibilities in traffic.
- Teaching Abilities: To teach the skills necessary to obtain a driver's license.
In Case of an Accident
- Driver's Responsibilities:
- Stop immediately.
- Show driver's license upon request.
- Provide true name and address of the vehicle owner.
- Aid the victim unless there is imminent danger of harm, or reporting the accident to the nearest law enforcement office, or summoning medical assistance is necessary.
Safety Campaign
- Goal: To promote responsible behavior among road users.
- Focus: Public information and attitudes through road propaganda.
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