Filipino Driver's Manual Volume 1 PDF

Written and compiled by Land Transportation Office. All rights reserved. Applications for reproduction should be made in writing to Land Transportation Office – Traffic Safety Division. 2nd Edition, 2021 Reference: Land Transportation rules, regulations and special laws DPWH Road Signs...

Written and compiled by Land Transportation Office. All rights reserved. Applications for reproduction should be made in writing to Land Transportation Office – Traffic Safety Division. 2nd Edition, 2021 Reference: Land Transportation rules, regulations and special laws DPWH Road Signs and Pavement Markings Every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this publication is accurate at the time of production. Information in this manual is for guidance only. email at: [email protected]  Introduction Through this manual, anybody wishing to drive or operate a motor vehicle will be able to learn and equip himself with knowledge about the Philippine Land Transportation Laws, Rules and Regulations, and the duties and responsibilities of a driver and a responsible road user. The purpose of this manual is to guide all driver’s license applicants in understanding the process of availing a driver’s license as well as the importance and the responsibility that goes with possessing one. It is an updated edition that contains the latest information on the documentary requirements, qualifications, step-by-step procedures, fees and charges in securing a driver’s license. It consists of two volumes wherein the first volume covers Licensing Information, Getting Ready to Drive, Driving Fundamentals, Road Courtesy and Safety, and Rights, Duties and Responsibilities of Drivers. The second volume covers Motor Vehicle Registration, Land Transportation Related Laws, and Fines and Penalties for Violations of Laws, Rules and Regulations Governing Land Transportation. This manual also contains International and Philippine traffic road signs, signals, and pavement markings congruent to the DPWH Highway Safety Design Standards of 2012 which are clearly illustrated for better understanding by motorists, pedestrians and driver’s license holders. It is also a guide on the importance of obeying traffic signs and signals. Related laws enacted for land transportation are included to inform and increase the awareness and compliance to the law by all road users. Through this manual, the Land Transportation Office aims to: 1. Motivate and encourage all motorists, motor vehicle owners and driver’s license applicants to not just read, but put into practice what she/he has learned; 2. Produce quality drivers and responsible motorists; and 3. Put order on the road for a better transportation system in the Philippines.  MESSAGE FROM THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY The Land Transportation Office (LTO) focuses on its core mandate in implementing various programs and advocacies on the Five Pillars of the UN Global plan for the Decade of Action 2021-2030. The LTO adopted and prescribed its own Land Transportation Office Road Safety Action Plan (LTO – RSAP) where it identified the five (5) pillars of road safety. Foremost of the five (5) pillars is “Qualified Drivers” which is defined as “Individuals with sufficient driving skills and knowledge on road safety and proper road courtesy and whose eligibility is determined by passing the LTO theoretical and practical examination. To achieve the first pillar of the LTO - RSAP, the issuance of the first edition of the Filipino Driver’s Manual to all applicants desiring to be granted the privilege of having a driver’s license was made mandatory. This second edition of the Filipino Driver’s Manual updated the land transportation laws, rules and regulations and incorporated new international driving standards to make the Filipino drivers adept with international rules on driving. The LTO management acknowledges the valuable contribution of the different advocacy groups, the private driving schools and all others which worked hard for the successful issuance of the Filipino Driver’s Manual second edition.  Table of Contents Chapter I Licensing Information 1 Chapter II Getting Ready to Drive 33 Chapter III Driving Fundamentals 99 Chapter IV Road Courtesy and Safety 135 Chapter V Rights, Duties and Responsibilities of Drivers 149 Chapter VI Reviewer 157 DRIVER’S LICENSE  Permits and Licenses Driver’s License Classification and Vehicle Category Qualifications and Documentary Requirements General Procedures in Securing Licenses and Permits Fees and Other Charges 1 Permits and Licenses STUDENT-DRIVER’S PERMIT (SP) An authority granted by the LTO to a person who desires to learn to operate a motor vehicle. The student-driver must be accompanied by a duly licensed driver, acting as driving instructor, possessing the appropriate license code/s for the desired type of motor vehicle. VALIDITY OF STUDENT-DRIVER’S PERMIT (SP) - The SP is valid for one (1) year from the date of its issuance. After one (1) year, it cannot be used for purposes of the practical driving course. However, it can be used to apply for NPDL if the practical driving course has been completed within the one (1) year validity period. - After two (2) years from the date of issuance of SP, the holder is required to acquire a new SP bearing the same SP number and undergo the required apprenticeship period reckoned from the date of issuance of the new SP. All records of training courses are retained. - SP may be renewed on or before the expiry date if the holder is not ready to apply for DL. Except for settlement of penalties due to traffic violations, only the basic fee is to be collected for the renewal of SP after the expiry date. “The holder must be accompanied by a duly licensed driver, accredited by LTO as driving instructor, possessing the appropriate license codes with respect to the motor vehicle category applied for.” “Prior to application of DL, the holder shall present a Certification that he/she has undergone the Driving Course conducted by LTO Accredited TESDA Training Center or Driving School.” 2 Permits and Licenses CONDUCTOR’S LICENSE (CL) An authority granted by the LTO to a qualified person to assist the driver of a public utility vehicle in fare collection and/or ensuring the safety of the passengers and/or cargo while the said vehicle is in operation. VALIDITY OF CONDUCTOR’S LICENSE (CL) - A new CL is valid for five (5) years reckoned from the date of birth of the licensee, unless sooner revoked or suspended. A holder of CL who has not committed any violation/s during the five (5) year period preceding its expiration is entitled to renewal of such license valid for ten (10) years. - Renewal of CL after two (2) years from the expiry date shall require the holder to take and pass the written examination and pay the corresponding penalty in addition to the basic fee. 3 Permits and Licenses DRIVER’S LICENSE (DL) An authority in the form prescribed by the LTO granted to a person to operate motor vehicle that is either nonprofessional or professional driver’s license. NONPROFESSIONAL DL (NPDL) – an authority in the form prescribed by the LTO granted to a person to operate a private motor vehicle. PROFESSIONAL DL (PDL) – an authority in the form prescribed by the LTO granted to any driver hired or paid for driving or operating a motor vehicle whether for private use or for hire to the public. DRIVER’S LICENSE CODE (DL Code) – refers to the collective code representing the vehicle category/ies that a licensed person is allowed to operate. DRIVING ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM (DEP) – an updated road safety seminar designed by LTO for DL holders. Drivers are required to attend this seminar prior to renewal of the initial five (5) year license. An intervention program is required for those habitual traffic violators depending on the accumulated demerit points. VEHICLE CATEGORY (VC) – refers to motor vehicle category as specified in the Philippine National Standard on Road Vehicles-Classification and Definition. RESTRICTION CODE (RC) – refers to previous code representing the vehicle category/ies that a licensed person is allowed to operate. DRIVER’S LICENSE IS A PRIVILEGE, NOT A RIGHT 4 Driver’s License Classification and Vehicle Category RESTRICTION CODE AND ITS EQUIVALENT TO DRIVER’S LICENSE CODE VEHICLE DL GENERAL CLUTCH RC CATEGORY CODE DESCRIPTION CODE CODE A L1, L2, L3 MOTORCYCLE 1 A1 L4, L5, L6, L7 TRICYCLE PASSENGER B M1 CAR 2/4 PASSENGER Manual B1 M2 VAN/JEEPNEY Transmission LIGHT (MT) B2 N1 COMMERCIAL HEAVY or C N2, N3 COMMERCIAL 3/5 Automatic HEAVY Transmission PASSENGER D M3 (AT) BUS LIGHT 6/7 BE O1, O2 ARTICULATED HEAVY 8 CE O3, O4 ARTICULATED Notes: a. Holders of DL with MT Clutch Code are allowed to operate vehicles with Automatic Transmission (AT). b. Holders of DL with AT Clutch Code are not allowed to operate vehicles with Manual Transmission (MT). c. For new DL, applicants are only allowed to apply for NPDL under DL Codes A, A1, B, B1 and B2, or combination thereof. 5 Driver’s License Classification and Vehicle Category DETAILS OF VEHICLE CATEGORY (VC) CODE VC SPECIFICATION SAMPLE IMAGE A two-wheeled vehicle with a maximum L1 design speed not exceeding 50 kph A three-wheeled vehicle with a maximum L2 design speed not exceeding 50 kph A two-wheeled vehicle with a maximum L3 design speed exceeding 50 kph A vehicle with three wheels asymmetrically arranged in relation to L4 the longitudinal median plane with a maximum design speed exceeding 50 kph (Motorcycle with sidecar) A vehicle with three wheels symmetrically arranged in relation to the L5 longitudinal median plane with a maximum design speed exceeding 50 kph A vehicle with four wheels whose unladen mass is not more than 350kg, not including the mass of the batteries L6 in case of electric vehicles, whose maximum design speed is not more than 45 kph A vehicle with four wheels, other than that classified for the category L6, whose unladen mass is not more than 400kg (550kg for vehicles intended for carrying L7 goods), not including the mass of batteries in the case of electric vehicles, whose maximum design speed is not more than 45 kph Vehicles used for the carriage of passengers and comprising not more M1 than 8 seats in addition to the driver's seat, and having a gross vehicle weight of not exceeding 5000kg 6 Driver’s License Classification and Vehicle Category VC SPECIFICATION SAMPLE IMAGE Vehicles used for the carriage of passengers, comprising more than 8 M2 seats in addition to the driver's seat, and having a gross vehicle weight of not exceeding 5000kg Vehicles used for the carriage of passengers, comprising more than 8 M3 seats in addition to the driver's seat and having a maximum gross vehicle weight exceeding 5000kg Vehicles used for the carriage of goods N1 and having a maximum gross vehicle weight not exceeding 3500kg Vehicles used for the carriage of goods and having a maximum gross vehicle N2 weight exceeding 3500kg but not exceeding 12000kg Vehicles used for the carriage of goods N3 and having a maximum gross vehicle weight exceeding 12000kg Trailers with a maximum gross vehicle O1 weight not exceeding 750kg Trailers with a maximum gross vehicle O2 weight exceeding 750kg but not exceeding 3500kg Trailers with a maximum gross vehicle O3 weight exceeding 3500kg but not exceeding 10000kg Trailers with a maximum gross vehicle O4 weight exceeding 10000kg Disclaimer: Images or pictures in the preceding table were downloaded from the World Wide Web (internet) for sample purposes only and no writer of this manual has the intention of owning the same. No harm and no copyright infringement intended. 7 Qualifications and Documentary Requirements MEDICAL CONDITIONS AND DRIVING INDICATIONS Condition Indication / Driving Requirement Code Drive only with corrective lenses This is indicated in the driver’s license of a licensee 1 that he/she is certified by an accredited physician to be out of the 20/40 vision and will not be allowed to drive without wearing eyeglasses or corrective lenses. Drive only with special equipment for upper limbs and/or lower limbs 2 This is indicated in the driver’s license of a licensee with impairment at the upper limb and/or lower limb. Drive customized motor vehicle only 3 This is indicated in the driver’s license of a licensee to drive especially designed motor vehicles only and duly registered with LTO. Drive only during daylight 4 This is indicated in the driver’s license of a licensee that he/she is only allowed to drive during daylight. This includes partially or totally blind in one eye. Drive only with hearing aid 5 This is indicated in the driver’s license of a licensee with impaired hearing. Medical Certificate – a certification issued by a registered physician of an LTO accredited medical clinic stating the result of applicant’s medical examination and valid for a period of sixty (60) days from the date of issuance. Drivers with driving conditions “2” or “3” or “4” or “5” are not allowed to operate For-Hire/ Public Utility Vehicles or Commercial Vehicles, unless, expressly allowed, in writing, by a qualified medical specialist. 8 Qualifications and Documentary Requirements STUDENT-DRIVER’S PERMIT (SP) Item Qualifications Requirements NEW MISC PSA/Local Civil Registry Authenticated Certificate of Birth or Passport and PSA Certificate of Marriage for married Filipinos at least women 16 years old For applicants below 18 √ n/a years of age, parental or guardian’s consent (with any valid government 1 issued ID with photo and signature) Foreigners at least 18 years old Passport and Valid Visa and must have for at least six months or, been in the PSA /Local Civil Registry Philippines for at Authenticated Certificate √ n/a least one (1) of Birth if born in the month and proof Philippines of stay for at least six (6) months Physically and Medical Certificate from 2 mentally fit to √ n/a Accredited Medical Clinic drive Able to read and write in Filipino, English or 3 √ √ any major dialect No unsettled 4 √ √ traffic violation Completed a 15-hour Theoretical Driving 5 Course (TDC) – auto uploaded in LTO √ n/a Driver’s License System (DLS) 9 Qualifications and Documentary Requirements Other Requirements: 6 TIN, if employed √ √ Duly accomplished APL √ √ Form Miscellaneous Transactions – Additional PSA Authenticated Marriage Contract In case of women whose Change of Civil marriage is annulled, n/a √ Status Court Order with decree of finality; if widow, death certificate of deceased spouse Barangay clearance Change of stating the complete n/a √ Address address and/or proof of billing statement 7 Change of Driving Medical Certificate from n/a Conditions Accredited Medical Clinic √ PSA Authenticated Certificate of Birth In case of change in citizenship, Passport or Change of Other Reacquisition of n/a √ Personal Details Citizenship/Identification Certificate issued by Bureau of Immigration and Deportation Lost/ Affidavit of Loss/Mutilation n/a √ Replacement In this chapter, in case of conflict in text between this manual and the LTO Citizen’s Charter, the latter shall prevail. 10 Qualifications and Documentary Requirements CONDUCTOR’S LICENSE (CL) Item Qualifications Requirements NEW RENEWAL MISC PSA/Local Civil Registry Authenticated Certificate of Age - at least 18 1 Birth or √ n/a n/a years old Passport and PSA Certificate of Marriage for married women Physically and Medical mentally fit to work Certificate from 2 √ √ n/a and no contagious Accredited disease Medical Clinic Able to read and write in Filipino, 3 √ √ √ English, or any major dialect Passed the Examination – New CL and those 4 not renewed for √ √ n/a more than two (2) years from the expiry date No unsettled 5 √ √ √ traffic violation Attended and passed the Conductor’s Theoretical Course from LTO Driver’s 6 Education Center, √ √ n/a or LTO accredited Driving School/ LTO Accredited TESDA Training Center 11 Qualifications and Documentary Requirements Completed the DEP for conductor’s re- 7 n/a √ n/a orientation prior to initial renewal of five (5) year CL Other Requirements: TIN √ √ √ 8 Duly Accomplished √ √ √ APL Form Miscellaneous Transactions PSA Change of Civil Authenticated n/a √ √ Status Marriage Contract Barangay clearance stating the Change of complete n/a √ √ Address address and/or 9 proof of billing statement PSA/Local Civil Registry Change of Other Authenticated n/a √ √ Personal Details Certificate of Birth Affidavit of Lost/Replacement Loss/ Mutilated n/a √ √ CL Note: The certificate of completion for theoretical course and examination results are auto uploaded in the DLS. 12 Qualifications and Documentary Requirements NEW DRIVER’S LICENSE NPDL Item Qualifications Requirements A, A1, B, B1, B2 Valid SP √ Parental or guardian’s consent (with valid At least 17 years old government ID with photo √ 1 and signature) if applicant is 17 years old Foreigners Valid SP √ At least 18 years old Able to read and write in Filipino, English or any 2 √ major dialect SP holder for at least 3 Valid SP √ one (1) month Attended and passed the practical driving course (PDC) from LTO accredited instructor, LTO 4 √ Driver’s Education Center or LTO accredited Driving School/LTO Accredited TESDA Training Center Physically and Mentally Medical Certificate from 5 √ Fit to drive Accredited Medical Clinic No unsettled Traffic 6 √ Violation Passed the Automated 7 √ Theoretical Examination Passed the Practical 8 √ Driving Test Other Requirements: 9 TIN, if employed √ Duly accomplished APL 10 √ Form A new DL is valid for five (5) years reckoned from the date of birth of the licensee, unless sooner revoked or suspended. A DL holder who has not committed any violation/s during the five (5) year period preceding its expiration is entitled to a renewal of such license valid for ten (10) years. 13 Qualifications and Documentary Requirements RENEWAL OF DRIVER’S LICENSE NPDL PDL PDL Item Qualifications Requirements A, A1, B, C, CE, B1, B2 D, BE 1 Holder of DL Driver’s License √ √ √ Physically and Medical Certificate 2 Mentally Fit to from Accredited √ √ √ drive Medical Clinic No unsettled 3 √ √ √ Traffic Violation DL not renewed for more than two (2) years after the expiry date - Passed the 4 √ √ √ Automated Theoretical Examination and Practical Driving Test Completed the Driving Enhancement 5 Program (DEP) √ √ √ prior to initial renewal of the five (5) year DL Other Requirements: 6 Duly accomplished √ √ √ APL Form Foreigners - Valid 7 n/a √ √ Working Visa Certificate of Completion (COC) Completed training issued by an office, in the operation of association or 8 n/a √ √ Special-purpose institution Vehicle (SV) recognized by the govt. to issue said COC. 14 Qualifications and Documentary Requirements Renewal of Driver’s License - Renewal of DL after two (2) years from the expiry date shall require the holder to take and pass the theoretical and practical examination and pay the corresponding penalty in addition to the basic fee. - Filipinos working/living abroad may renew their DL on-line or through their authorized representative upon presentation of necessary documents. The licensee shall present him/herself to LTO upon arrival in the Philippines for capture of photo and presentation of Official Receipt and submission of medical certificate. - Renewal of Philippine DL after two (2) years from the expiry date but with valid Foreign DL – DL Code shall be retained for Philippine DL if the valid Foreign DL has the same DL Code. 15 Qualifications and Documentary Requirements ADDITIONAL DL CODE DL CODE QUALIFICATIONS A Holder of DL A1 B, B1, B2 Holder of DL Must be a holder of PDL Code B2 for at least four (4) years and C Must have equivalent training from LTO accredited TESDA Training Center for NC III or PDC from Driving School prior to application Must be a holder of PDL Code B1 for at least four (4) years D and Must have equivalent training from LTO accredited TESDA Training Center for NC III or PDC from Driving School prior to application Holder of B, B1 or B2 for at least three (3) years and equivalent training from LTO Accredited TESDA Training Center or PDC from Driving School prior to application BE or Holder of CE Holder of C or D for at least six (6) months and CE Must have equivalent training from LTO Accredited TESDA NC III Training Center or PDC from Driving School prior to application A DL holder with automatic transmission (AT) Clutch Code who intends to operate manual transmission (MT) must take and pass the practical driving test. A DL holder is allowed to learn to operate a motor vehicle with a DL Code other than what he/she is allowed to operate. Provided, that the said holder is accompanied by a duly licensed driver accredited by LTO as driving instructor, possessing the appropriate license code for the desired type of motor vehicle. 16 Qualifications and Documentary Requirements DEMERIT POINTS Accumulated arithmetical value assigned to every corresponding traffic violation committed by a driver during the validity of driver’s license. A driver with accumulated Demerit Points is not allowed to apply for Additional DL Code/s or apply for Change of DL Classification, within the period specified below, counted from the date of settlement of fines and penalties. Demerit Points from Period of Prohibition Date of Issuance 1-2 3 months 3-4 6 months 5 or more 1 year CATEGORIES OF VIOLATIONS AND CORRESPONDING DEMERIT POINTS Categories Demerit Point/s a. Grave Violations 5 b. Less Grave Violations 3 c. All other violations not otherwise enumerated as grave or less grave 1 which shall be considered as light Accumulation Period – during the validity of DL and will revert to zero (0) after renewal. Drivers of public utility vehicles (PUV) are meted with double demerit points for every traffic violation committed while operating a For Hire motor vehicle including the driver of a private motor vehicle operating as a PUV but without proper authority from the LTFRB. 17 Qualifications and Documentary Requirements ACCUMULATED VIOLATION POINTS AND CORRESPONDING PENALTIES Violation Points Penalty Driving Enhancement 5 – 9 demerit points – applicants for Program (DEP) or accredited renewal of DL service provider 10 or more demerit points DEP plus Theoretical Exam Every 10 demerit points or whether same violation is committed for at DEP least three (3) times Driver’s Academy with franchise-related violation LTFRB Revoked for at least two (2) at least forty (40) demerit points years Confiscation and revocation of SP and may apply after Holders of SP (5 demerit points) one year 3 times revocation – Perpetual A driver who is not able to complete the intervention program within thirty (30) days from his last apprehension, after a notice has been given, shall have his driver’s license suspended until he is able to attend the required course. 18 Qualifications and Documentary Requirements TABLE OF TRAINING FOR SPECIAL TYPES OF VEHICLES Driver for Special-purpose Vehicle (SV) must be a holder of a professional driver’s license corresponding to the type of DL Code he/she operates and must comply with the required training every renewal of DL specified below: Certificate of Training from Training Vehicle Type Institutions TESDA or Accredited TESDA Training Ambulance Centers Firetrucks National Fire Training Institute Armored Services Association of the Armored Car Philippines or other related association Land Transportation Office (LTO) or School Service Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) Carrier of TESDA or Accredited TESDA Training Hazardous Cargo Centers 19 Qualifications and Documentary Requirements MISCELLANEOUS TRANSACTIONS – NPDL or PDL Renewal of Invalid Philippine DL with Valid Foreign Driver’s License (FDL) Item Qualifications Requirements Certificate from Physically and mentally fit to 1 Accredited Medical operate a motor vehicle Clinic Able to read and write in Filipino, 2 English or any major dialect Holder of a Valid Foreign Driver’s 3 Valid FDL License Driver’s License or DL not renewed after two (2) 4 Appropriate Affidavit years from the expiry date if Lost or Mutilated 5 No unsettled traffic violation Passed the theoretical and practical examination (not 6 required if vehicle category in the Philippine DL is found in the FDL) Passed the practical examination 7 for applicants from countries operating right hand drive vehicles Duly accomplished 8 APL Form 20 Qualifications and Documentary Requirements MISCELLANEOUS TRANSACTIONS – NPDL or PDL Additional DL Code Item Qualifications Requirements Certificate from Physically and mentally fit to 1 Accredited Medical operate a motor vehicle Clinic Able to read and write in Filipino, 2 English or any major dialect Holder of Valid DL or DL not Driver’s License or 3 renewed after two (2) years from Appropriate Affidavit if the expiry date Lost or Mutilated 4 No unsettled traffic violation Passed the theoretical and 5 practical examination for DL Code/s being applied for For Professional DL BE, C, CE and NPDL/PDL for BE D, applicant must be eligible with the applicant 6 Minimum Experience/Training PDL for C, CE, and D Requirements applicant Completed practical driving course from a qualified and authorized 7 driving instructor for DL Code being applied for For professional DL, operating SV Training Certificate of 8 must pass the Special Training Completion Course Duly accomplished 9 APL Form 21 Qualifications and Documentary Requirements MISCELLANEOUS TRANSACTIONS – NPDL or PDL Change of DL Classification (A, A1, B, B1, B2) From NPDL to PDL Item Qualifications Requirements Certificate from Physically and mentally fit to 1 Accredited Medical operate a motor vehicle Clinic Able to read and write in Filipino, 2 English or any major dialect Holder of Valid DL or DL not Driver’s License or 3 renewed after two (2) years from Appropriate Affidavit if the expiry date Lost or Mutilated 4 No unsettled traffic violation Passed the theoretical 5 examination For professional DL, operating SV Training Certificate of 6 must pass the Special Training Completion Course Duly accomplished 7 APL Form 8 TIN (if employed) Holders of DL Codes A, A1 who is at least eighteen (18) years old may apply for PDL after being a holder for six (6) months of NPDL with the same DL Codes. Holder of DL Codes B, B1, B2 who is at least eighteen (18) years old may apply for PDL after being a holder for one (1) year of NPDL with the same DL Codes. 22 Qualifications and Documentary Requirements MISCELLANEOUS TRANSACTIONS – NPDL or PDL Change of DL Classification (BE, C, CE, D) Item Qualifications Requirements Certificate from Physically and mentally fit to 1 Accredited Medical operate a motor vehicle Clinic Able to read and write in Filipino, 2 English or any major dialect Holder of Valid DL or DL not Driver’s License or 3 renewed after two (2) years from Appropriate Affidavit the expiry date if Lost or Mutilated 4 No unsettled traffic violation For Professional DL BE, C, CE and NPDL/PDL for BE D, applicant must be eligible with applicant 5 the Minimum Experience/Training PDL for C, CE, and Requirements D applicant Completed practical driving course from a qualified and authorized 6 driving instructor for DL Code being applied for 7 Passed the theoretical examination Passed the practical driving test for 8 DL Code/s being applied for For professional DL, operating SV, Training Certificate 9 must passed the Special Training of Completion Course Duly accomplished 10 APL Form 11 TIN (if employed) Note: For dropping of DL Classification, other than APL, provided that such DL is valid, no other qualifications or documentary requirements are required. 23 Qualifications and Documentary Requirements MISCELLANEOUS TRANSACTIONS Conversion of Foreign Driver’s License NPDL or PDL Item Qualifications Requirements Certificate from Physically and mentally fit to operate 1 Accredited Medical a motor vehicle Clinic Able to read and write in Filipino, 2 English or any major dialect Holder of a Valid Foreign Driver’s 3 FDL License 4 No unsettled traffic violation Passed the practical examination for 5 applicants from countries operating right hand drive vehicles Foreign nationals must have a valid visa for at least 120 days upon the 6 date of arrival. For PDL applicants Valid Visa must have valid working visa for at least 120 days In case of invalid foreign DL, the 7 applicant must pass the theoretical examination and practical driving test Duly accomplished 8 APL Form 9 TIN (if employed) Valid FDL may be converted into Philippine DL but limited to DL Code A, A1, B, B1 and/or B2 only. Bona fide tourist with valid FDL is allowed to operate motor vehicles for no more than ninety (90) days of their stay in the Philippines. Foreigners are allowed to operate DL codes BE, C, CE or D upon submission of DOLE Alien Employment Permit (AEP) and must comply with the experience and training requirements. 24 Qualifications and Documentary Requirements MISCELLANEOUS TRANSACTIONS LOST/REPLACEMENT – NPDL or PDL Item Qualifications Requirements Able to read and write in Filipino, 1 English or any major dialect Affidavit of Loss / 2 Lost or Mutilated DL Mutilated DL 3 No unsettled traffic violation Duly accomplished 4 APL Form DROPPING OF DL CODE – NPDL or PDL Item Qualifications Requirements Able to read and write in Filipino, 1 English or any major dialect Holder of Valid DL or DL not Driver’s License or 2 renewed after two (2) years from Appropriate Affidavit if the expiry date Lost or Mutilated 3 No unsettled traffic violation Duly accomplished 4 APL Form 25 Qualifications and Documentary Requirements MISCELLANEOUS TRANSACTIONS CHANGE OF DRIVING CONDITIONS - NPDL or PDL Item Qualifications Requirements Certificate from Physically and mentally fit to 1 Accredited Medical operate a motor vehicle Clinic Able to read and write in 2 Filipino, English or any major dialect Holder of Valid DL or DL not Driver’s License or 3 renewed after two (2) years from Appropriate Affidavit if the expiry date Lost or Mutilated 4 No unsettled traffic violation Duly accomplished 5 APL Form REVISION OF RECORDS – NPDL or PDL Item Qualifications Requirements Able to read and write in Filipino, 1 English or any major dialect Holder of Valid DL or DL not Driver’s License or 2 renewed after two (2) years from Appropriate Affidavit if the expiry date Lost or Mutilated 3 No unsettled traffic violation Duly accomplished 4 APL Form 26 Qualifications and Documentary Requirements THEORETICAL AND PRACTICAL EXAMINATIONS The theoretical examination shall be according to DL Classification, and DL Code and Vehicle Description which the applicant intends to operate. Vehicle General DL Code Description Nonprofessional Professional Motorcycle/Tricycle A, A1 A, A1 Light Vehicles B, B1, B2 B Light Vehicles - B1 Light Vehicles - B2 Light or Heavy/ - BE, C, CE Articulated Vehicles Heavy Passenger - D Vehicles The LTO personnel or its accredited assessor shall conduct the Practical Driving Test which shall be done within the LTO authorized test route. Any test conducted outside of the designated test route shall be declared null and void. Failed applicants may re-apply after seven (7) calendar days. OTHER PROVISIONS All licenses may be applied for renewal on or before but not earlier than sixty (60) days from the expiry date. However, a DL may be renewed one (1) year in advance upon presentation of a valid transportation ticket as proof of imminent travel. 27 General Procedure in Securing Licenses and Permits CLIENT LTO WALK-IN ENROLL CLIENT AND LINK CERTIFICATES ONLINE ENROLL USING PUBLIC PORTAL SELECT TRANSACTION EVALUATE SUBMITTED REQUIREMENTS UPLOAD AND VERIFY REQUIREMENTS CLEARANCES AND SELECT DATE, TIME, AND VENUE SELECT MODE OF CAPTURE PAYMENT AND PAY BIOMETRICS AND VERIFY CLIENT TAKE AND PASS EXAMS IF REQUIRED 2ND PAYMENT SELECT MODE OF PRINTING AND PAYMENT AND PAY RELEASING ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF CARD 28 Fees and Other Charges FEES and OTHER CHARGES STUDENT- CONDUCTOR’S / PARTICULARS DRIVER’S PERMIT DRIVER’S LICENSE Application Fee 100.00 100.00 NEW Computer Fee 67.63 67.63 Permit / License Fee 150.00 585.00 Computer Fee -- 67.63 TOTAL 317.63 820.26 FEES and OTHER CHARGES STUDENT- CONDUCTOR’S / PARTICULARS DRIVER’S PERMIT DRIVER’S LICENSE Application Fee 100.00 100.00 RENEWAL Computer Fee 67.63 67.63 Permit / License Fee 150.00 585.00 Computer Fee -- 67.63 Additional 1 DAY to 2 YEARS 75.00 Penalty fees MORE THAN 1 YEAR to 2 YEARS 150.00 (not renewed on MORE THAN TWO (2) YEARS time) 225.00 (RE-EXAM) Not included in Dept. Order No. 2008-38 *ON-TIME RENEWAL needs to pay the license and one (1) computer fee **Those with 1-day to 2 years expired licenses need to only pay the license, penalty and one (1) computer fee ***Re-examinees need to pay the application, license, penalty and two (2) computer fees FEES and OTHER CHARGES CONDUCTOR’S / PARTICULARS DRIVER’S LICENSE Application Fee 100.00 RENEWAL OF Computer Fee 67.63 DELINQUENT Permit / License Fee 585.00 LICENSE Computer Fee 67.63* Penalty 225.00 TOTAL 1,045.26 Note: In case of the conflict in text of the manual and LTO Citizens Charter, the latter shall prevail. 29 Fees and Other Charges FEES and OTHER CHARGES FOR DELINQUENT VALID EXPIRED LICENSE NON-PRO PARTICULARS to PRO / PRO to Pro to Non-Pro Non-Pro to Pro NON-PRO) Pro to Non-Pro (practical driving (with written & (with written and Non-Pro to Pro exam only) practical exam) practical exam) Application Fee -- 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 REQUEST FOR LICENSE CHANGE Computer Fee -- 67.63 67.63 67.63 67.63 CLASSIFICATION (Non-Pro to Pro Replacement Fee 225.00 225.00 -- -- -- & Pro to Non-Pro) Renewal Fee -- -- 585.00 585.00 585.00 Computer Fee 67.63 67.63 67.63 67.63 67.63 Change 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 Classification 920.26 + 920.26 + TOTAL 392.63 560.26 920.26 + penalty penalty penalty if due for renewal license fee 585.00 REQUEST FOR LICENSE CHANGE 1 day to 1 year 75.00 CLASSIFICATION Penalty 1 year and 1 day to 2 years 150.00 if expired Additional 2 years and 1 day to 10 years 225.00 Penalty fees If with Additional Restriction Code (ARC) 100.00 / RC FEES and OTHER CHARGES VALID VALID PARTICULARS DUE TO RENEWAL PROFESSIONAL NON-PROFESSIONAL Application Fee 100.00 100.00 100.00 APPLICATION Computer Fee 67.63 67.63 67.63 FOR ADDITIONAL Replacement Fee 225.00 225.00 -- RESTRICTION Renewal Fee -- -- 585.00 CODE Additional Restriction Fee 100.00 / RC 100.00 / RC 100.00 / RC Computer Fee 67.63 67.63 67.63 TOTAL 560.26 560.26 920.26 Note: In case of the conflict in text of the manual and LTO Citizens Charter, the latter shall prevail. 30 Fees and Other Charges FEES and OTHER CHARGES REPLACEMNET LICENSE WITH NON- REVISION OF RECORDS REPLACEMENT PARTICULARS PROFESSIONAL CONDUCTORS STUDENT /PROFESSIONAL NON-PRO/PRO CONDUCTOR’S PERMIT Replacement 225.00 225.00 225.00 225.00 Fee APPLICATION Certification 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 FOR Fee REPLACEMENT Clearance Fee 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 LICENSE (Valid license) Replacement 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 Fee Revision of 100.00 100.00 Records Computer Fee 67.63 67.63 67.63 67.63 67.63 TOTAL 472.63 472.63 572.63 572.63 217.63 FEES and OTHER CHARGES CONDUCTOR’S / PARTICULARS DRIVER’S LICENSE (Professional & Non-Professional) APPLICATION Replacement Fee 225.00 FOR REVISION OF RECORDS Revision Fee 100.00 (Valid license) Computer Fee 67.63 TOTAL 392.63 FEES and OTHER CHARGES DRIVER’S LICENSE RENEWAL OF PARTICULARS (Professional & Non-Professional) LICENSE OVERSEAS FILIPINO WORKERS Renewal Fee 585.00 (OFW) TOTAL 585.00 + penalty if not renewed 1 day to 1 year 75.00 Penalty Fees (Professional & 1 year and 1 day to 2 years 150.00 Non- Professional) 2 years and 1 day to 10 years 225.00 FEES and OTHER CHARGES with Philippine Driver’s NON-PROFESSIONAL License PROFESSIONAL (CONTINUITY) (valid / expired foreign PARTICULARS (expired foreign (valid foreign license with written without with license, with license, no and practical exam) revision of revision of written & examination) records records practical exam) APPLICATION License Fee 585.00 585.00 585.00 585.00 585.00 FOR CONVERSION Application Fee 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 (FOREIGN LICENSE to PHILIPPINE Computer Fee 67.63 67.63 67.63 67.63 67.63 LICENSE) Conversion Fee 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 Computer Fee 67.63 67.63 Revision of 100.00 Records TOTAL 852.63 920.26 920.26 852.63 952.63 Note: In case of the conflict in text of the manual and LTO Citizens Charter, the latter shall prevail. 31 Drivers Education LIST OF DRIVERS EDUCATION CENTER (REGIONAL OFFICES) REGION NAME ADDRESS 01 LTO Region 1 Drivers LTO Regional Office Aguila Road Sevilla La Union Education Center City of San Fernando (Capital) La Union 02 Main Avenue San Gabriel Tuguegarao City LTO Region 2 DEC Cagayan (Capital) Cagayan 03 LTO Bldg. Government Center Maimpis Main DECs Pampanga San Fernando (Capital) Pampanga 4A Second Floor MVIC Building Maharlika LTO R4A DECs Laguna Highway San Benito Alaminos Laguna 4B Tawiran City of Calapan (Capital) LTO R4B DS Oriental Mindoro Oriental Mindoro 05 LTO Region 5 Drivers Regional Office 5 Purok 4 Bgy. 42 - Rawis Albay Education Center (Bgy. 65) Legazpi City (Capital) Albay LTO Drivers 06 Education Center - Quintin Salas, Iloilo City (Capital) Iloilo Iloilo Iloilo City 07 N Bacalso Avenue Pahina Central (Pob.) Main DECs R7 Cebu Cebu City (Capital) Cebu LTO 8 Drivers 08 Ground Floor Old Army Road Barangay 2 Education Center - Leyte Tacloban City (Capital) Leyte Tacloban City LTO Driver Education 09 LTO Veterans Ave. Santa Barbara Center - Zamboanga Zamboanga Del Sur Zamboanga City, Zamboanga Del Sur District 10 LTO Driver Education MVIS Compound Zone 7 Bulua Cagayan De Misamis Oriental Center-CDEO District Oro City (Capital) Misamis Oriental 11 Metro Davao Drivers LTO MVIS Compound Quimpo Boulevard - Davao Del Sur Education Center Davao City Davao Del Sur 12 Yellowbell Street Santa Cruz Koronadal R12 Main DEC South Cotabato (Capital) South Cotabato East LTO Main Compound East Avenue NCR East RDEC Quezon City Pinyahan, Quezon City West 20 G Araneta Ave. Matalahib LTONCR - West Dec Quezon City (Santo Domingo), Quezon City CAR LTO CAR Drivers YMCA Building Upper Session Road Benguet Education Center Session Road Area Baguio City Benguet DOTr - LTO 13 Driver CARAGA J Rosales Avenue Dagohoy Pob. (Bgy. 7) Education Center - Agusan Del Norte Butuan City (Capital) Agusan Del Norte Butuan City Note: For updated list of education center visit LTO website (lto.gov.ph). 32  Course Content of Driving School A. Motorcycle (A, A1) B. Light Vehicle (B, B1, B2, BE) C. Heavy Vehicle (C, CE, D) Road Traffic Signs A. Regulatory Signs B. Warning Signs C. Guide / Informative Signs D. Signs on Expressways E. Traffic Instruction Signs F. Hazard Markers G. Roadwork Signs Pavement Markers A. Longitudinal Lines B. Traverse Lines C. Other Lines D. Object Markings E. Raised Pavement Markings F. Other Markings 33 Course Content of Driving School – Motorcycle COURSE CONTENT OF DRIVING SCHOOL MODULE FOR MOTORCYCLE PART I: THEORETICAL DRIVING COURSE I. INTRODUCTION TO DRIVING 1) Organization and mandate of LTO, LTFRB, MMDA, HPG and other law enforcement agencies 2) Importance/Role of the motorcycle vehicle as part of the transportation system A. Regulations governing operation of motorcycle B. Role of Riders with DL code A and A1 (RC 1) to socio-economic development of the country 3) Requirements for Driver’s License Application A. Driver’s license classification B. Qualifications C. Documentary requirements D. Vehicle category E. Written examination and actual driving test 4) Driver’s Duties and Responsibilities A. Physical and Mental Wellness - Hygiene, health and safety - Effects of drugs and alcohol - Fatigue - Early-to-bed/Early-to-rise - Exercise - Personality - Good moral and driving etiquette B. Loading/Unloading of Passengers/Cargo (Tricycles) - Care for Pregnant Women, Children, PWDs and Senior Citizens - Gender Sensitivity Awareness 34 Course Content of Driving School – Motorcycle C. Documents - Updated Official Receipt and Certificate of Registration (OR/CR) - Driver’s License - Motorized Tricycle Operator’s Permit (MTOP) D. Dealing with Law Enforcers - Duties of drivers when apprehended - Rights of the driver II. PRE-DRIVING ORIENTATION 1) Check the Motorcycle A. Accessories - Helmet Types of helmet - Protection Gears Jacket, Pants, Shoes, Gloves, Pads and Goggles B. Types of Motorcycles - Based on Design - Based on Engine - Based on Transmission - Based on Number of Wheels C. Rider Positioning D. Motorcycle Parts - Gas / Tank - Lights - Tires - Battery - Side Mirrors - Reflectors - Brake Pedal - Hand Brake Lever (Front/Rear (Automatic)) - Accelerator Cable / Throttle - Clutch Cable / Lever - Gear Shift Lever (Gear Shift Pattern) - Oil / Fluids 35 Course Content of Driving School – Motorcycle 2) Pre-Start Routine A. Pre-Drive Check B. Wearing of protective gears 3) Identifying Switches and Controls A. Turn Signal B. Headlight Switch C. Horn D. Cluster Instruments - Turn Indicator, Gear Indicator, Fuel Gauge, Speedometer, Tachometer, etc. E. Engine Kill Switch 4) Uses and Handling of Primary Controls A. Clutch lever B. Handlebars C. Front brake lever D. Rear brake pedal E. Gear shift lever F. Throttle G. Starter (Kick/Electric) 5) Vehicle’s Essential Parts and Functions A. Essential parts identification and functions that maybe useful during road breakdowns and emergencies B. Electrical system C. Cooling system 6) Shifting Procedure 7) Starting Procedure 8) Stopping Procedure - Front / Rear brake combination 9) Turning Procedure (left and right turning) A. Observe TLSL (think, look, signal and look again) B. Head checks C. Hand signals 36 Course Content of Driving School – Motorcycle 10) Post-Driving Routine A. Proper parking B. Security of the vehicle parking area 11) Riding with Backride 12) Exercises in Manual Handling of Motorcycle A. Use of side and center stand B. Pushing forward/backward C. Turning left/right while pushing forward III. TRAFFIC LAWS and REGULATIONS 1) Road Traffic Signs and Markers A. Regulatory signs B. Warning signs C. Guide/Informative signs D. Signs on expressway E. Traffic signs F. Roadwork signs G. Hazard markers 2) Road Pavement Markings A. Longitudinal lines B. Traverse lines C. Other lines D. Object markings E. Raised pavement markings F. Other markings 3) Road Traffic Signals 4) Right-of-Way Rules A. First to stop, First to go B. Pedestrian lane C. Emergency vehicles - Ambulance - Fire truck - Law Enforcement Mobile Patrol D. Other Right-of-Way Rules in accordance with R.A. No. 4136 37 Course Content of Driving School – Motorcycle 5) Expressway Rules and Regulations 6) Transportation Road Safety Laws A. R.A. No. 4136 - Land Transportation and Traffic Code B. R.A. No. 10054 - Motorcycle Helmet Act of 2009 C. R.A. No. 10586 - Anti-Drunk and Drugged Driving Act of 2013 D. R.A. No. 10913 - Anti-Distracted Driving Act E. R.A. No. 10666 - Children’s Safety on Motorcycle of 2015 F. R.A. No. 10930 - Rationalizing and Strengthening the Policy Regarding Driver’s License Amending Section 23 of R.A No. 4136 G. R.A No. 11235 - Motorcycle Crime Prevention Act 7) Traffic Violations, Fines and Penalties (JAO 2014-01) A. Violations in Connection with Licensing B. Violations in Connection with Motor Vehicle Registration/Renewal/Operation C. Violations in Connection with Dimensions, Specifications, Weight and Load Limits D. Violations in Connection with Franchise IV. DEFENSIVE DRIVING 1) Defensive Driving – Attitude and Behavior 2) Driver Perception and Awareness A. SIPDE - Scanning process - Leaving yourself an out B. Factors Affecting Concentration - Man Made (distracted driving) - Physiological C. Factors Affecting Driving Skills - Fatigue, drugs and alcohol D. Speed Management Limits - Maximum and Minimum 38 Course Content of Driving School – Motorcycle 3) Safe Positioning and Distances A. Eye Clearance and Distance Test - Looking 10 to 15 seconds ahead - The necessity of mastering horizontal and vertical clearances B. Lane Positioning - Overtaking lanes - Slow and fast lanes - Motorcycle/bus/truck/bicycle lanes C. Following Distance D. Stopping Distance E. Blind Spots - Mirror adjustments - Head checks 4) Safe Overtaking A. Observation B. Planning C. Judgment 5) Driving in Different Road and Weather Conditions A. Light - Day - Glare - Dusk/Dawn - Night B. Public Roads - National - Provincial - City/Municipal - Barangay Roads C. Slopes/Crest, Curves and Mountain Driving - Uphill/Downhill - Winding/Zigzag Road 39 Course Content of Driving School – Motorcycle D. Adverse Weather Conditions - Light rains Hydroplaning - Heavy rains Flash floods - Foggy E. Other Road Conditions - Dusty - Road constructions 6) Sharing the Road - Driving alongside pedestrians, skateboarders, cyclists, bikers, motorcycles, buses and trucks 7) Road Rage, Anger Management and Stress Management V. VEHICLE MAINTENANCE 1) Reactive – Corrective Maintenance 2) Proactive – Preventive and Predictive Maintenance VI. HANDLING EMERGENCIES 1) Emergency Situations A. Tire blowout B. Overheat C. Loss of brake, brake fade and sticking brake D. Tire skid E. Fire F. Roll over 2) Road Crash 3) First Aid WRITTEN EXAMINATION _______________________ 40 Course Content of Driving School – Motorcycle PART II: PRACTICAL DRIVING COURSE 1. Start the engine 2. Moving off, riding ahead, and stopping 3. Driving in different environments and situations 4. Choice of speed in different situations (low speed balancing) 5. Hill riding 6. Riding along a curve or bend (cornering) 7. Approaching and passing railways 8. Lane shifting and choice of lanes 9. Turning and lane changing 10. Interaction with various road users (riders, cyclists, pedestrians, and other vehicles) - Passing stationary vehicles and pedestrians - Meeting oncoming traffic - Riding ahead of or behind other motorists - Riding side by side 11. Overtaking 12. ABCs of passing junctions - riding in different kinds of junctions (straight through, turning left or right), with or without obligation to give the right-of-way 13. Riding in dark unlighted road, wet and slippery road, sandy and loose road, steep slope, and sharp curvatures 14. Approaching, riding in, and leaving roundabouts 15. Stopping and parking 16. Riding with back ride 17. Emergency situations (tire blowout, fire, rolling over, engine overheating) 41 Course Content of Driving School – Light Vehicles COURSE CONTENT OF DRIVING SCHOOL MODULE FOR LIGHT VEHICLES PART I: THEORETICAL DRIVING COURSE I. INTRODUCTION TO DRIVING 1) Organization and mandate of LTO, LTFRB, MMDA, HPG and other law enforcement agencies 2) Importance/Role of light vehicles as part of the transportation system A. Regulations governing operation of Light Vehicles B. Role of Drivers with DL code B, B1, B2, BE (RC 2,4,6,7) to socio-economic development of the country 3) Requirements for Driver’s License Application A. Driver’s license classification B. Qualifications C. Documentary requirements D. Vehicle category E. Written examination and actual driving test 4) Driver’s Duties and Responsibilities A. Physical and Mental Wellness - Hygiene, health, and safety - Effects of drugs and alcohol - Fatigue - Early-to-bed/Early-to-rise - Exercise - Personality - Good moral and driving etiquette B. Loading/Unloading of Passengers/Cargo - Care for Pregnant Women, Children, PWDs and Senior Citizens - Gender Sensitivity Awareness 42 Course Content of Driving School – Light Vehicles C. Documents - Updated Official Receipt and Certificate of Registration (OR/CR) - Driver’s License D. Dealing with Law Enforcers - Duties of drivers when apprehended - Rights of the driver II. PRE-DRIVING ORIENTATION 1) Walk Around Check (exterior) A. Tires B. Lights C. Wiper D. Body and Underchassis 2) Vehicle Checks (interior) A. Driver’s Cab - Ignition switch - Steering Wheel - Gear selector cover - Clutch pedal for MT - Brake pedal - Gas/accelerator pedal - Headlight switch - Wiper switch - Child lock - Power window switch - Parking brake lever - Hazard switch - Cabin light switch - Dashboard instruments B. Accessories - First Aid kit - Tools - Early Warning Device 43 Course Content of Driving School – Light Vehicles 3) Pre-Start Routine A. Closing and locking doors B. Proper sitting position C. Adjustment of steering wheel D. Adjustment of mirrors E. Wearing of seat belt 4) Starting the Engine 5) Identifying Switches and Controls A. Window controls B. Turn signal lever and headlight switch C. Windshield wiper and washer switch D. Aircon controls E. Emergency flasher switch/hazard light switch F. Horn 6) Handling of Steering Wheel A. 9-and-3 and 10-and-2 hand position B. Hand over hand / push and pull 7) Pedals and Its Uses A. Clutch B. Brake C. Accelerator 8) Vehicle’s Essential Parts and Functions A. Essential parts identification and functions that maybe useful during road breakdowns and emergencies B. Electrical System C. Cooling System 9) Shifting Gear Procedure 10) Starting Procedure 11) Stopping Procedure 12) Left and Right Turning A. Observing TLSL (think, look, signal and look again) B. Head check 44 Course Content of Driving School – Light Vehicles 13) Identifying Instrument Panel A. Gauges and meters B. Warning lights and indicators 14) Post-Driving Routine A. Walk around and check the vehicles B. Uphill and downhill parking C. Security of the vehicle at the parking area III. TRAFFIC LAWS and REGULATIONS 1) Road Traffic Signs and Markers A. Regulatory signs B. Warning signs C. Guide/Informative signs D. Signs on expressway E. Traffic signs F. Roadwork signs G. Hazard markers 2) Road Pavement Markings A. Longitudinal lines B. Traverse lines C. Other lines D. Object markings E. Message and symbols F. Raised pavement markings G. Other markings 3) Road Traffic Signals 4) Right-of-Way Rules A. First to stop, First to go B. Pedestrian lane C. Emergency vehicles - Ambulance - Fire truck - Law Enforcement Mobile Patrol D. Other Right-of-Way Rules in accordance with R.A. No. 4136 45 Course Content of Driving School – Light Vehicles 5) Expressway Rules and Regulations 6) Transportation Road Safety Laws A. R.A. No. 4136 - Land Transportation and Traffic Code B. R.A. No. 8749 - Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999 C. R.A. No. 8750 - Seat Belts Use Act of 1999 D. R.A. No. 8794 - Motor Vehicle User’s Charge Law E. R.A. No. 10586 - Anti-Drunk and Drugged Driving Act of 2013 F. R.A. No. 10913 - Anti-Distracted Driving Act G. R.A. No. 10916 - Road Speed Limiter Act of 2016 H. R.A. No. 10930 - Rationalizing and Strengthening the Policy Regarding Driver’s License Amending Sec. 23 of R.A No. 4136 I. R.A. No. 11229 - Child Safety on Motor Vehicles Act 7) Traffic Violations, Fines and Penalties (JAO 2014-01) A. Violations in Connection with Licensing B. Violations in Connection with Motor Vehicle Registration/Renewal /Operation C. Violations in Connection with Dimensions, Specifications, Weight and Load Limits D. Violations in Connection with Franchise IV. DEFENSIVE DRIVING 1) Defensive Driving – Attitude and Behavior 2) Driver Perception and Awareness A. SIPDE - Scanning process - Leaving yourself an out B. Factors Affecting Concentration - Man Made (distracted driving) - Physiological C. Factors Affecting Driving Skills - Fatigue, drugs and alcohol 46 Course Content of Driving School – Light Vehicles D. Speed Management Limits - Limits (maximum and minimum) - Two (2) or Three (3) second rule 3) Safe Positioning and Distances A. Eye Clearance and Distance Test - Looking 10 to 15 seconds ahead - The necessity of mastering horizontal and vertical clearances B. Lane Positioning - Overtaking lanes - Slow and fast lanes - Motorcycle/bus/truck/bicycle lanes C. Following Distance D. Stopping Distance E. Blind Spots - Mirror adjustments - Head checks 4) Safe Overtaking A. Observation B. Planning C. Judgment 5) Driving in Different Road and Weather Conditions A. Light - Day - Glare - Dusk/Dawn - Night B. Public Roads - National - Provincial - City/Municipal - Barangay Roads 47 Course Content of Driving School – Light Vehicles C. Slopes/Crest, Curves and Mountain Driving - Uphill/Downhill - Winding/Zigzag Road D. Adverse Weather Conditions - Light rains Hydroplaning - Heavy rains Flash floods - Foggy E. Other Road Conditions - Dusty - Road constructions 6) Sharing the Road - Driving alongside pedestrians, skateboarders, cyclists, bikers, motorcycles, buses and trucks 7) Road Rage, Anger Management and Stress Management V. VEHICLE MAINTENANCE 1) Reactive – Corrective Maintenance 2) Proactive – Preventive and Predictive Maintenance VI. HANDLING EMERGENCIES 1) Emergency Situations A. Tire blowout B. Overheat C. Loss of brake, brake fade and sticking brake D. Tire skid E. Fire F. Roll over 2) Road Crash 3) First Aid WRITTEN EXAMINATION ______________________ 48 Course Content of Driving School – Light Vehicles PART II: PRACTICAL DRIVING COURSE 1) MODEL TEST TRACK/ROUTE A. Name parts of the model test track/route B. Explain the direction arrows C. State the importance of road markings D. Safe moving of vehicle from one point to another 2) DRIVING ON THE ROAD A. Starting off, driving ahead, and stopping B. Driving in different environments and situations C. Choice of speed in different situations D. Driving uphill and downhill E. Driving through bends F. Approaching and crossing railway G. Lane shifting and choice of lanes H. Making a U-Turn I. Meeting oncoming traffic J. Overtaking and passing K. Driving in different kinds of junction with or without signals and with or without restricted view L. Stopping M. Dealing with pedestrians, motorcyclists, cyclists, trucks, buses, jeepneys and other motor vehicles N. Rush hour and heavy traffic techniques O. Merging with traffic and driving off from a heavy traffic 3) PARKING ON LEVEL GROUND, DOWNHILL AND UPHILL (WITH CURB AND WITHOUT CURB) 49 Course Content of Driving School – Heavy Vehicles COURSE CONTENT OF DRIVING SCHOOL MODULE FOR HEAVY VEHICLES PART I: THEORETICAL DRIVING COURSE I. INTRODUCTION TO DRIVING 1) Organization and mandate of LTO, LTFRB, MMDA, HPG and other law enforcement agencies 2) Importance/Role of heavy vehicles as part of the transportation system A. Regulations governing operation of Heavy Vehicles B. Role of Drivers with DL code C, CE, D (RC 3,5,8) to socio-economic development of the country C. Workplace Communication 3) Requirements for Driver’s License Application A. Driver’s license classification B. Qualifications C. Documentary requirements D. Vehicle category E. Written examination and actual driving test 4) Driver’s Duties and Responsibilities A. Physical and Mental Wellness - Hygiene, health, and safety - Effects of drugs and alcohol - Fatigue - Early-to-bed/Early-to-rise - Exercise - Personality - Good moral and driving etiquette 50 Course Content of Driving School – Heavy Vehicles B. Passenger Courtesy and Communication (Bus) - PWD and Senior Citizen Care - Pregnant Women Care - Child and Student Care C. Cargo Handling (Truck) - Cargo and goods handling (loading/unloading) - Strapping/covering/restraining of cargo (methods, techniques, and procedures) - Dealing with hazardous materials - Emergency procedures D. Documents - Updated Official Receipt and Certificate of Registration (OR/CR) - Driver’s License - Certificate of Public Convenience (For Hire) - Manifest (passenger and cargo) - Trip Report or Dispatch Report - Necessary Permit - Insurance Policy E. Dealing with Law Enforcers - Duties of drivers when apprehended - Rights of the driver F. Proper Uniform / Attire of a Driver II. PRE-DRIVING ORIENTATION 1) Walk Around Check (exterior) A. Systematic inspection of the vehicle using BLOWBAGA B. Cleanliness 51 Course Content of Driving School – Heavy Vehicles 2) Vehicle Checks (interior) A. Accessories - First Aid kit - Tool box - Early Warning Device - Fire Extinguisher - Dry cloth - GI wire - Water - Extra oil - Extra brake fluid B. Cleanliness 3) Pre-Start Routine A. Closing and locking doors B. Proper sitting position C. Adjustment of steering wheel D. Adjustment of mirrors E. Wearing of seat belt 4) Starting the Engine 5) Identifying Switches and Controls A. Window controls B. Turn signal level and headlight switch C. Windshield wiper and washer switch D. Aircon controls E. Emergency flasher switch/hazard light switch F. Horn 6) Vehicle’s Essential Parts and Functions A. Essential parts identification and functions that maybe useful during road breakdowns and emergencies B. Electrical System C. Cooling System D. Air Supply System 7) Basic Types of Retarders A. Exhaust B. Engine C. Hydraulic D. Electric 52 Course Content of Driving School – Heavy Vehicles 8) Shifting Gear Procedure 9) Starting Procedure 10) Stopping Procedure 11) Left and Right Turning A. Observing TLSL (think, look, signal and look again) B. Head check 12) Identifying Instrument Panel A. Gauges and meters B. Warning lights and indicators 13) Post-Driving Routine A. BLOWBAGA applications B. Lost-and-Found items C. Damaged goods and/or cargo D. General condition of the vehicle E. Preparing job order/request F. Walk around check G. Uphill and downhill parking H. Security of the vehicle at the parking area III. TRAFFIC LAWS and REGULATIONS 1) Road Traffic Signs and Markers A. Regulatory signs B. Warning signs C. Guide/Informative signs D. Signs on expressway E. Traffic signs F. Roadwork signs G. Hazard markers 2) Road Pavement Markings A. Longitudinal lines B. Traverse lines C. Other lines D. Object markings E. Raised pavement markings F. Other markings 53 Course Content of Driving School – Heavy Vehicles 3) Road Traffic Signals 4) Right-of-Way Rules A. First to stop, First to go B. Pedestrian lane C. Emergency vehicles - Ambulance - Fire truck - Law Enforcement Mobile Patrol D. Other Right-of-Way Rules in accordance with R.A. No. 4136 5) Expressway Rules and Regulations 6) Transportation Road Safety Laws A. R.A. No. 4136 - Land Transportation and Traffic Code B. R.A. No. 8749 - Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999 C. R.A. No. 8750 - Seat Belts Use Act of 1999 D. R.A. No. 8794 - Motor Vehicle User’s Charge Law E. R.A. No. 10586 - Anti-Drunk and Drugged Driving Act of 2013 F. R.A. No. 10913 - Anti-Distracted Driving Act G. R.A. No. 10916 - Road Speed Limiter Act of 2016 H. R.A. No. 10930 - Rationalizing and Strengthening the Policy Regarding Driver’s License Amending Sec. 23 of R.A No. 4136 7) Traffic Violations, Fines and Penalties (JAO 2014-01) A. Violations in Connection with Licensing B. Violations in Connection with Motor Vehicle Registration/Renewal /Operation C. Violations in Connection with Dimensions, Specifications, Weight and Load Limits D. Violations in Connection with Franchise 54 Course Content of Driving School – Heavy Vehicles IV. DEFENSIVE DRIVING 1) Defensive Driving – Attitude and Behavior 2) Driver Perception and Awareness A. SIPDE - Scanning process - Leaving yourself an out B. Factors Affecting Concentration - Man Made (distracted driving) - Physiological C. Factors Affecting Driving Skills - Fatigue, drugs and alcohol D. Speed Management Limits - Limits (maximum and minimum) - Six (6) second rule 3) Safe Positioning and Distances A. Eye Clearance and Distance Test - Four (4) / Eight (8) seconds rule - The necessity of mastering horizontal and vertical clearances B. Lane Positioning - Overtaking lanes - Slow and fast lanes - Motorcycle/bus/truck/bicycle lanes C. Following Distance D. Stopping Distance E. Blind Spots - Mirror adjustments - Head checks 55 Course Content of Driving School – Heavy Vehicles 4) Safe Overtaking A. Observation B. Planning C. Judgment 5) Driving in Different Road and Weather Conditions A. Light - Day - Glare - Dusk/Dawn - Night B. Public Roads - National - Provincial - City/Municipal - Barangay Roads C. Slopes/Crest, Curves and Mountain Driving - Uphill/Downhill - Winding/Zigzag Road D. Adverse Weather Conditions - Light rains Hydroplaning - Heavy rains Flash floods - Foggy E. Other Road Conditions - Dusty - Road constructions 6) Sharing the Road - Driving alongside pedestrians, skateboarders, cyclists, bikers, motorcycles, buses and trucks 56 Course Content of Driving School – Heavy Vehicles 7) Driving Passenger Bus and Straight Trucks A. Understanding different parts of passenger buses, straight and articulated trucks B. Understanding different types of driving hazards 8) Road Rage, Anger Management and Stress Management V. VEHICLE MAINTENANCE 1) Reactive – Corrective Maintenance 2) Proactive – Preventive and Predictive Maintenance VI. HANDLING EMERGENCIES 1) Emergency Situations A. Tire blowout B. Overheat C. Loss of brake, brake fade and sticking brake D. Tire skid E. Dealing with hijacking/carjacking incident F. Fire G. Roll over 2) Road Crash 3) First Aid WRITTEN EXAMINATION ________________________ 57 Course Content of Driving School – Heavy Vehicles PART II: PRACTICAL DRIVING COURSE 1) MODEL TEST TRACK/ROUTE A. Name parts of the model test track/route B. Explain the direction arrows C. State the importance of road markings D. Safe moving of vehicle from one point to another 2) DRIVING ON THE ROAD A. Starting off, driving ahead, and stopping B. Driving in different environments and situations C. Choice of speed in different situations D. Driving uphill and downhill E. Driving through bends F. Approaching and crossing railway G. Lane shifting and choices of lanes H. Making a U-Turn I. Meeting oncoming traffic J. Overtaking and passing K. Driving in different kinds of junction with or without signals and with or without restricted view L. Stopping M. Dealing with pedestrians, motorcyclists, cyclists, trucks, buses, jeepneys and other motor vehicles N. Rush hour and heavy traffic techniques O. Merging with traffic and driving off from a heavy traffic 3) PARKING ON LEVEL GROUND, DOWNHILL AND UPHILL (WITH CURB AND WITHOUT CURB) 58 Road Traffic Signs ROAD TRAFFIC SIGNS OUTLINE: A. REGULATORY SIGNS 1. Priority 2. Directional 3. Prohibitive / Restrictive 4. Speed 5. Parking and Stopping 6. Miscellaneous B. WARNING SIGNS 1. Horizontal 2. Intersection 3. Advance Warning / Traffic Control Device 4. Road Width 5. Road Obstacles 6. Pedestrian 7. Railway Level Crossing 8. Supplementary 9. Other Warning Signs C. GUIDE / INFORMATIVE SIGNS 1. Advance Direction 2. Intersection Direction 3. Reassurance Direction 4. Fingerboard Direction 5. Street Name 6. Town Names and Geographical Feature 7. Service Signs 8. Tourist Information and Tourist Destination 9. Route Markers 10. Asian Highway Route Markers D. SIGNS ON EXPRESSWAYS E. TRAFFIC INSTRUCTION SIGNS 1. Supplementary 2. Movement Instruction F. HAZARD MARKERS 1. One-Way Hazard and Two-Way Hazard G. ROADWORK SIGNS 59 Road Traffic Signs ROAD TRAFFIC SIGNS A. Regulatory Signs Signs that inform road users of traffic laws and regulations which, if disregarded, will constitute an offense 1. Priority Signs STOP SIGN – driver must stop at designated STOP LINE. No parking within 6 meters GIVE WAY SIGN – yield to the vehicles on right side of intersection LEFT TURNER MUST GIVE WAY 60 Road Traffic Signs 2. Directional Signs These signs indicate the direction(s) in which the motorist is obliged to follow VEHICLE MAY PASS EITHER SIDE 61 Road Traffic Signs 3. Prohibitive / Restrictive Signs NO ENTRY FOR ALL TYPES OF VEHICLE NO ENTRY FOR SPECIFIC TYPES OF VEHICLE NO CARS NO JEEPNEYS NO BUSES NO TRUCKS NO BICYCLES NO MOTORCYCLES NO TRICYCLES NO VEHICLES WITH TRAILER NO ANIMAL DRAWN NO PUSHCARTS VEHICLES 62 Road Traffic Signs NO PEDESTRIAN CROSSING – pedestrians are not allowed to cross the road USING OVERPASS OR USE PED XING – pedestrian must use an overpass or pedestrian crossing NO RIGHT TURN or NO LEFT TURN – vehicles are not allowed to turn left or right NO U-TURN – vehicles are not allowed to make a U-turn NO OVERTAKING ZONE 63 Road Traffic Signs 4. Speed Signs Maximum speed restrictions End of speed restrictions Minimum speed restrictions 5. Parking and Stopping Signs Allowable parking and loading zone at a given time and place No stopping No loading and anytime unloading zone No Parking on Fire Hydrant No waiting within 4 meters 64