Having a Drivers License is a Privilege

The Driver can only drive vehicles that are specified

in the Drivers License


Types of Licenses:

Students Permit
Minimum age to apply is 16 y.o.
Can only drive if accompanied in
the vehicle by a person with a Non
Professional / Professional
Drivers License.

Non Professional Drivers License
Minimum age to apply is 17 y.o.
The license is limited only to
privately owned vehicles.

Professional Drivers License
Minimum age to apply is 18 y.o.
Can drive Public Utility Vehicles
Paid to drive privately owned
vehicles.

Conductors License
Minimum age to apply is 18 y.o.
Is NOT a Drivers License

Guidelines

When driving, always bring the ff:
o Drivers License
o Certificate of Registration of the
vehicle
o Official Receipt of the vehicle for
the latest payment to the L.T.O.

The driver makes decisions as he drives
along.

According to the law, one is not allowed to
drive fast not unless its within the speed
limit.

The safest possible speed of the car
depends upon the driving and weather
conditions.

The speed limit in a school zone is 20km/h

The minimum speed on a highway is
60km/h, maximum speed is 100km/h


When driving long distances one must
prepare the ff:
o Plan out the route of the destination
o Prepare repair equipment in case
the car breaks down.
o Check the cars condition

If one is tired and sleepy while driving,
pullover as needed to rest.

The distance between cars when driving is
one car length away.

While driving, hastily glance at the side and
rearview mirrors.


Regulations & Fines

If pulled over by the law enforcement one
must:
o Stop the vehicle
o Give your Drivers License
o Give the vehicle documents
Certificate of Registration of
the vehicle
Official Receipt of the latest
L.T.O. payment of the
Vehicle.

Driving with a fake License
o Php 500.00 Fine
o Unable to apply for a Drivers
License for six months.

Driving without a License
o Php 750.00 Fine

Driving under the influence of alcohol and
illicit drugs.
o Php 2,000.00 Fine

If apprehended and the license has been
confiscated, the license will be returned and
the case will be cleared after 15 days.

If in an accident one must report to the
Police A.S.A.P.

The safest ultimatum even if you have the
right of way is, Do not force your right.




Parking

A car is considered parked if the car is at a
complete stop for certain duration and the
engine is switched off.

If the car is parked uphill beside the
curb, the wheels of the cur should turn
away from the curb.

It is not allowed to park on a pedestrian
lane.

Before leaving the parking area, survey
the scene first.


Lanes & Lines

Either on the Highway or on the
Expressway, slow vehicles should always
stay on the right lane.

In a rotunda, the car closest to the rotunda
has the right of way.

When approaching a curve, drive slow
before reaching the curve

Kinds of Lines:

o Broken / Dashed White Lines
One can freely go on the left or
right lane with care if there are
no risks.

o Solid White Lines
Separates the oncoming traffic
on the other side of the road


o Broken / Dashed Yellow Lines
Allows the driver to turn left with
care

o Solid Yellow Lines
Not allowed to swerve / turn left
If continuous, no overtaking


o Double Broken / Dashed Yellow
Lines
Allows the driver to turn left or
right

o Double Solid Yellow Lines
Dangerous to turn or overtake
to the right.
Changing Lanes

Give a signal 10 seconds prior
to changing lane

When changing lanes, glance
over the rearview mirror to
check for incoming traffic.

Allowed
o Broken White Lines
o Broken Yellow Lines

Not Allowed
o Solid Yellow Lines

Over Taking

Overtake from the right lane, if
highway has two or more lanes.

After overtaking, should you
wish to return to the lane you
were in, glance over the
rearview mirror to check the car
you overtook.

If car behind wants to overtake
o Slow down
o Transfer to right lane
o Wait for car to pass you

Allowed
o Broken White Lines
o Broken Yellow Lines

Not Allowed
o Foot of the Bridge
o Intersection
o Curve
o Solid Yellow Lines

















Intersections

When approaching an intersection
with a stop sign, one should stop
and continue on with care.

One must signal not less than 30
meters to the intersection before
turning left or right

It is more dangerous to turn left
than to turn right at an intersection,
therefore one must be vigilant and
alert of the vehicles coming from
the left and right side.

In an intersection with a non-
functioning traffic light, the car from
the right has the right of way, and
the car last to arrive should give
way.


Lights

If one does not obey the traffic light, one
can be the suspect for a car accident that
may happen.

Kinds of Traffic Lights

o Green All cars go / continue
driving

o Yellow Prepare to stop

o Red Stop


o Green Arrow Proceed to the
direction pointed

o Yellow Arrow Prepare to stop,
Red arrow will light up in a
moment


o Blinking Yellow Drive slowly &
proceed with care

o Blinking Red Stop for a
moment & proceed with caution


If the car on the opposite side of the road
has its lights on high beam and is glaring to
the eye, turn your head slightly to the right
to reduce the glare.
Red flag / Red light is needed to be
attached on the cargo that exceeds 1 meter
from the rear of the car.

If the brake light of the car ahead is lit, one
must prepare to stop the car.

Signs

The horn is used to provide a signal or
warning for safety.

The arrows painted on the roads should be
followed where it points to

The driver has his left arm
o Stretched out Left turn
o Pointing upwards Right turn
o Pointing down Stop

In a motorcycle the driver
o Points with left hand left turn
o Points with right hand right turn


Road Signs

Red Triangle Giving a Warning






Red Circle, Octagon, Inverted
Triangle Not allowed / Illegal










Blue and White Rectangle Giving
Information