Before you can get your LTO Driver's License in the Philippines, you are required to pass through a written examination. If you want to pass this Driver's Exam or "LTO Written Test on Driving", you got to have a better understanding of the questions and problems of the written exam. Here's a free Driver's License exam reviewer from LTO. I'm sure you will have a 95% chance to pass the exam if you study this reviewer carefully. This is an English version of the written exam. If you want a Tagalog version, you can read it here: "LTO Driver's License Exam Reviewer".
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LTO WRITTEN TEST ON DRIVING
Published hereunder are questions and answers on driving test for the information of all concerned. Those applying for a student permit must have a score of 20 correct answers for a set of 25 questions. For non-professionals, 35 out of 40. For professionals, 50 out of 60. Correct answers are underlined.
- The three colors of the traffic lights are:
- red, green and yellow
- red, green and blue
- yellow, green and blue
- Yellow triangular signs provide what kind of information
- warning
- hospital across
- speed limit
- Which of the following traffic signs are blue?
- regulatory signs
- information signs
- danger warning signs
- Steady green light means
- you must yield to all pedestrians and other motorists using the intersection
- go, it is safe to do so
- proceed cautiously through the intersection before the light changes to red.
- A flashing yellow light at a road crossing signifies
- Caution - slow down and proceed with caution
- Stop and stay until light stops flashing
- Wait for the green light
- A solid white line on the right edge of the highway slopes in towards your left. This shows that
- there is an intersection joint ahead
- the road will get narrower
- you are approaching a construction area
- You are in a No-Passing zone when the center of the road is marked by
- a broken yellow line
- a broken white line
- two solid yellow lines
- When arrows are painted on the pavement, drivers must:
- must go in the direction of the arrows
- slow down and prepare to yield right of way
- are not allowed to change lanes
- You may not drive across solid yellow lines except to
- change lanes
- turn left
- turn right
- Double solid yellow lane lines
- should not be crossed except with due care
- should not be crossed anytime
- does not allow lane changing
- You may not cross a single broken white of yellow line
- when turning left into a driveway
- when passing to the right on a one-way street
- when to do so would interfere with traffic
- You may cross over a double line on the road to overtake another car if the line on your side is
- solid white
- broken
- solid yellow
- When you approach a flashing red signal light, you should
- wait for the green light before proceeding
- slow down and proceed with caution
- come to a full stop and proceed when it is safe to do so
- Which of the following hand signal's must a driver give when he wants to slow down and stop?
- left is bent at elbow, hand pointing up
- left arm held straight in horizontal position
- left arm held down and hand pointing at ground
- The proper hand signal for right turn is
- left arm bent at elbow, hand pointing up
- left arm held straight in horizontal position
- left arm held down and hand pointing at ground
- If the driver ahead of your extends his left arm straight out, you are fairly sure that he is going to
- turn left at the next intersection
- pull off to the side of the road to stop
- turn right at the next intersection
- When approaching a railway crossing with a signal device warning the approach of a train, you must
- stop not less than 1.5 meters from the nearest rail
- slow down and proceed with caution
- At what circumstances should you sound your "horn"?
- as a safety warning
- at school zones
- at hospital zones
- What does the lane require you to do upon approaching an intersection with a stop sign?
- slow down and proceed when it is safe to do so
- stop and proceed when it is safe to do so
- yield the right-of-way if necessary to vehicles approaching from left or right
- Upon approaching an intersection marked with a YIELD SIGN, you are required to
- stop before entering the intersection
- enter the intersection immediately
- slow down then enter the intersection when the way is clear
- The road sign "Do Not Enter" is a
- Regulatory sign
- Guide sign
- Warning sign
- The Right-of-Way law provides us with
- basic rights as drivers
- rules for when to yield to others
- rules for turning right
- A good safety rule when you are sure you have the legal right-of-way is
- never believe on it
- sound your horn to alert others
- always demand
- At rotundas, which of the following vehicles have the right-of-way?
- vehicles which are just about to enter
- vehicles within the rotunda
- vehicles facing the green light
- At an intersection with no control device, two cars approach at right angles to each other. Which driver must yield?
- the driver who gets there first
- the driver who slows down first
- the driver who gets there last
- At an intersection with no control device, two cars approach from opposite directions. Which driver must yield?
- the driver going straight
- the driver turning light
- the driver turning right
- At an intersection without control device, two cars are approaching from opposite direction at approximately the same time, one is turning left and the other turning right. Which driver must yield?
- the driver turning right
- the driver turning left
- the driver who gets there first
- At an intersection without stop or yield signs, two cars reach the intersection at the same time. Which car has the right-of-way?
- the car on the right
- the car on the left
- the car that slows down first
- A car is positioned in an intersection waiting to turn left when the traffic signal light turns red. Who should go first?
- the driver caught in the intersection waiting to turn left
- the driver making the right turn
- the driver caught with the green light
- At an intersection without stop or yield signs, two cars approach from different streets. Which car has the right-of-way?
- the vehicle already in the intersection
- the vehicle on the left
- the vehicle that slows down first
- The driver of a car traveling on a highway is required to yield to
- any car coming out of a driveway
- pedestrian
- cars approaching an intersection from the left
- When about to make a left run, you should give the right-of-way to cars coming from the opposite direction
- until at least two cars have passed
- which are close enough to be dangerous
- until five cars have passed
- If there are pedestrians on a school crossing, you are required to
- stop and give way only to persons crossing from your right
- stop only for children and give way to them from either direction
- stop and do not proceed until all persons are completely clear off the crossing
- Should a driver turning at an intersection give way to pedestrians?
- Yes, a driver turning right or left must give way to pedestrians
- No pedestrians must give way to all vehicles
- Yes, but only if the driver is turning left
- When on a street designed for two-way traffic, you hear the siren of an emergency vehicle. What does the law require you to do?
- pull to the right and stop
- speed up to get out of the way
- continue at high speed
- When two vehicles meet on an upgrade road where neither cars pass, which of the two must yield?
- the vehicle facing downhill
- the vehicle facing uphills
- the vehicle that blow its horn first
- Before changing lanes in traffic, you should always give a signal, check your rear-view mirror and
- turn your head to check other vehicles beside your car
- sound your horn
- blink your headlight
- You should change lanes only after you have
- signaled your intention and checked traffic
- signaled your intention
- checked traffic
- After passing or overtaking a car, you can safely move back into the lane, you left if
- the driver you have passed honks his horn
- you can see in your rear-view mirror the car you have passed
- you can see in your side-view mirror the car you have passed
- You may pass to the right of a car traveling in your direction
- if the highway is clearly marked for two or more lanes moving towards the same direction
- on a road having one lane in opposite direction
- by driving off the paved roadway
- If you are traveling in the wrong lane, what must you do to make a turn as you enter an intersection?
- make the turn as quickly as possible
- brake or clutch while actually turning
- look behind on both sides and see if it is safe before you change lane
- You should begin signaling for a right or left turn before reaching the turning point by at least
- 30 meters
- 60 meters
- 15 meters
- You should normally begin a right turn on
- the lane nearest to the road center
- the lane nearest the right curb
- the same lane as for a left turn
- The car behind you wants to pass. You should
- blow you horn to allow him to pass
- slow down slightly and pull to the right
- pull to the right and stop as he can pass
- When driving on the highway at night, you should use low beam headlights (dim lights) when
- another driver dims his lights
- blinded by the headlights of an approaching vehicle
- all of the above
- If the brake lights of several cars ahead of you flash on, you should
- release accelerator and prepare to brake
- apply your brakes as soon as possible
- increase your speed
- Which of these steps is not correct when making a right turn?
- stop in the crosswalk
- signal at least 30 meters ahead of your turn
- watch for pedestrians on the street you are about to enter
- The driver must not overtake at the foot or approach of a bridge because
- he cannot see oncoming vehicles form the other side of the bridge
- there are pedestrians crossing
- he might obstruct the flow of traffic
- The best practice when turning left or right while traveling on a highway is
- to signal your intention as you make the turn
- to give the electrical and/or hand signal at least 30 meters before you make the turn
- to disregard signaling if there is no traffic ahead or behind you.
- Using the shoulder of the road pass to the right of a car ahead of you is
- allowed if you are turning right
- allowed if the car ahead is turning left
- against the law
- Which of the following is not a safe place to overtake?
- when approaching a bridge or upon a curve
- at an intersection
- both of the above
- A left turn is more dangerous than a right turn because
- cars from the right are moving faster
- you have to be alert for vehicles coming from both left and right
- four-lane streets are wider than two-lane streets
- What light shall be used when vehicles are parked on the highway at night?
- headlight
- parking lights or lower-beam headlights
- signal lights
- Parking lights may used
- at anytime
- for parking and when visibility is poor
- when driving on a well-lighted streets
- We consider a vehicle parked when
- it has brought to stop on the shoulder of a highway and remains inactive in a place for an appreciable period of time
- it stops to discharge/take in waiting passengers
- it loads/unloads small quantity or freight with reasonable dispatch and moves away without delay
- When parking downhill, you should turn from from wheel
- into the curb or toward the side of the road
- away from the curb
- any direction will do
- When parking a card on an upgrade without a curb, the best practice is to
- get close to the curb and turn the front wheels away from curb
- turn wheels sharply to the left
- turn wheels sharply to the right
- What should you do when parking uphill and there is a curb?
- turn wheels to curb
- turn back of wheels to curb
- turn your front wheels sharply to the left away from curb
- Before moving your car from a parked position, you should
- check other traffic, signal and pull from curb when it is safe to do so
- signal and pull from curb
- sound your horn and pull from curb slowly
- You may never park
- on a crosswalk
- on a one-way street
- within 5-meters of a fire-hydrant
- When loading or unloading passengers, we usually stop at the
- right side of the road nearest the sidewalk
- middle side of the road
- intersection
- A driver may load and unload passengers
- only at designated STOPS
- whenever a passenger signals for a stop
- before an intersection
- Whenever you leave the car unattended, the law says that you stop the engine and
- notch effectively the hand brake
- shift the gear to neutral
- close the windows
- When you intend to drive slower than the other vehicles, you should use the
- outermost (right) lane
- center lane
- innermost (left) lane
- When you intend to drive faster than the other vehicles, you should use the
- outermost (right) lane
- center lane
- innermost (left) lane
- Which of the following is the maximum speed limit on expressway?
- 60 kph
- 80 kph
- 100 kph
- The speed limit within a school zone during school days is
- 20 kph
- 25 kph
- 30 kph
- When using the basic speed law as a guide, the choice of speed will be based
- speed of the driver
- fuel of car being driven
- traffic and road condition
- Under the basic speed law, you may never drive faster than
- that which is safe
- the posted limit
- the flow of traffic
- A safe speed to drive your car under adverse condition
- depends on the road and weather condition
- is the posted speed limit
- depends on the mechanical skill of the driver
- At night, you should never drive at a speed which would prevent you from stopping within the distance
- you can't see in your headlights
- of a 4 car-lengths
- of 170 feet
- The speed limit signs along the roadways should be thought of as
- the recommended speed under the best condition
- the recommended speed under the worst condition
- the recommended speed under any condition
- It is move dangerous to drive at the maximum speed limit at night than during daytime because
- your reaction time is slower at night
- the roadways are more apt to be slippery at night
- you cannot see too far ahead at night
- Night driving is dangerous because
- street lights tend to blur your vision
- more vehicles are on the road at night
- the distance we can see ahead is reduced
- When following behind another car, it is considered a safe rule to allow at least
- space for one car
- 15 feet of stopping distance
- one-car length per 10 miles of speed
- Which of the following should you do if you feel drowsy while driving?
- pull off the road and rest
- move over to the right lane and continue driving
- increase your speed to get away from other vehicles
- When approaching sharp curve on the highway, you should
- decrease speed before entering the curve
- increase speed while negotiating the curve
- apply your brake lightly while taking the curve
- Ignoring traffic lights during late hours of the night could
- make you a good driver
- involve you in fatal accident
- decrease your fuel consumption
- A good driving attitude of a driver is
- drive slowly
- drive-defensively
- take chances if possible
- Drivers gather most information with their
- cars
- eyes
- hands
- Which of the following is most recommended in a way of dealing with fatigue on a long trip?
- stop periodically for rest and exercise
- eat much and drink a little alcoholic beverages
- take an over-the-counter "keep awake" pill
- What habit will help you prevent a fixed stare and resist distraction?
- ground viewing
- moving your eyes regularly by looking near and far
- another car's speed
- Which of the following can you adjust in order to reduce the chance of collision?
- your speed and lane position
- the sharpness of a curve
- another car's speed
- Drivers have to make decisions
- only in heavy traffic
- only until they become experienced
- continuously as they drive
- When interacting with bicyclists, you must
- be more aware of the road condition
- adjust speed and increase your space margin
- use different visual-search ...
- As you drive, your glances to the side and rear view mirrors should be
- as brief as possible
- as long as you like
- at least one second each
- At night when you meet another vehicle with blinding bright lights, the safest thing to do is
- turn your lights on high beam
- look slightly to the right side of the roadway
- look at the headlight of the approaching vehicle
- When approaching an intersection and the roadway beyond is blocked with traffic, you should
- keep as close as possible to the car ahead
- proceed slowly into the intersection until the traffic ahead moves on
- stop before the intersection and wait until traffic ahead moves on
- Throwing bottles, cans or anything from your vehicle windows is
- forbidden at all times
- forbidden only in the province
- forbidden only is the cities
- The most effective way to deal with a "tailgater" is to
- ignore him but don't allow him to get very close to you
- slow down and let him pass
- increase your speed and slam on your brakes
- If you are traveling on a two-lane road and see the chances for trouble are equal on both sides, you should
- position your car slightly to the right
- position your car slightly to the left
- center your car between the hazards
- When walking on a roadway where there is no sidewalk, the pedestrians must always stay
- on the left side of the road facing traffic
- on the right side
- either way will do
- In case of an accident, the first duty of the driver involved is to
- pick-up the injured person and take him to the nearest hospital
- report the accident to the hospital
- report the accident to the nearest police station
- In case of injuries involved in an accident, the duty of the uninjured driver is to
- call a physician
- keep the victim lying down
- try to determine who is at fault
- To have one's driver's license suspended means to
- have it revalidated by the LTO
- have it taken away permanently by the LTO
- have it taken temporarily by the LTO
- The main reasons for requiring motor vehicle inspection is to
- earn revenue for the government
- give the inspector a chance to look at your car
- try and make sure that cars meet the safety standards
- A public utility vehicle can only be driven by holder of a
- student permit
- non-professional license
- professional
- To own a driver's license is
- an honor
- a right
- a privelege
- To avoid suspension or revocation, how many days must a driver with an apprehended license settle his case with LTO?
- within 15 days
- within 10 days
- within 30 days
- When may you lend your driver's license?
- under no circumstance
- to another person who is learning to drive
- in emergencies
- If you are involved in an accident, how soon must you make a report to your nearest police station?
- at once
- within 42 hours
- within 72 hours
- The driver's license issued to a driver shall entitle him to operate
- any kind of motor vehicle
- only motor vehicles described in the license
- motor vehicle for lifetime
- The rate of speed prescribed by law does not apply to the driver
- bringing his employer to an important official meeting
- of a vehicle who is in pursuit of criminal
- operating along the highway where traffic is light
- A person whose driver's license is under suspension may
- operate a motor vehicle in a case of extreme emergency
- not operate a motor vehicle under any condition
- operate a motor vehicle when accompanied by a licensed driver
- How should you behave when an approaching officer flags down your vehicle?
- ignore the apprehending officer and drive away at increased speed
- stop and argue with the apprehending officer
- surrender your driver's license and other documents upon demand
- The purpose of traffic laws, rules and regulations is to
- generate revenues for the government
- establish an orderly movement of vehicles and pedestrian traffic and penalties
- discipline traffic enforcers
- The deadline to renew the registration of a motor vehicle is
- at the discretion of the operator
- at the end of the year
- on the last working day of the month corresponding to the last digit of the motor vehicle plates
- A privately registered motor vehicle utilized for hire in the carriage of passengers and cargoes is a colorum vehicle and is prohibited by law. Drivers caught operating such vehicle for the first time is penalized by
- a fine of P200.00 and suspension of his driver's license for three months
- cancellation of his driver's license
- a fine of P500.00
- Driving without first securing a driver's license is prohibited by law and punishable by
- a fine of P1,500 or imprisonment
- disqualification from securing a driver's license
- fine and/or imprisonment and disqualification from securing a driver's license
- DOT rules and regulations prohibit drivers of public utility vehicles from
- overcharging fares and using fast taximeters
- cutting trip or going beyond authorized line or route
- both of the above
- What document must you always carry along with you whenever you drive a motor vehicle?
- driver's license and insurance policy
- insurance policy
- driver's license, certificate of registration and current official receipt of payment of motor vehicle
- The Director of the LTO may suspend/revoke a driver's license when
- The driver operated a motor vehicle as an accessory in the commission of any crime
- The holder has been convicted for three violations of the land transportation laws within a 12-month period
- both of the above
- A driver caught operating with an expired license is penalized by
- a fine of P 50.00 and suspension for one month
- a fine of P100.00
- a fine of P50.00
- A driver caught operating an unregistered motor vehicle is penalized by
- fine of P300.00
- suspension of his driver's license for one month
- a fine of P300.00 and suspension of his driver's license
- What must a driver do in case his license gets lost?
- apply for another new license
- execute an affidavit of loss and apply for a duplicate license
- apply for a duplicate license from the CHPG
- The license of a driver who has been convicted for at least three times within a 12 month period may be revoked or suspended by the Director for
- period not exceeding two years
- three years
- lifetime
- Driving a vehicle while under the influence of liquor or any prohibited drug is not only dangerous but also punishable under the law by
- a fine ranging from a minimum of P200.00 to a maximum of P300 and/or imprisonment
- imprisonment of six months
- suspension of license for one-month
- The hostile and arrogant attitude of a driver towards a person in the authority or passenger in a public utility vehicle is punishable by
- a fine of P500.00
- imprisonment of six months
- suspension of license for one month
- Driving with fast and/or tampered taximeter is punishable by
- a fine of P2,000 and cancellation of the DOT franchise
- suspension of the operation of the motor vehicle
- revocation of the driver's license
- Before a private motor vehicle owner can apply for a DOT franchise, the motor vehicle must be registered with the
- Constabulary Highway Patrol Group
- Philippine Motors Association
- Land Transportation Office (LTO)
- Public Service Law prohibits public utility driver to talk to this passengers while the vehicle is
- parked
- climbing the mountain
- in motion
- What traffic violation have you committed if you pick passengers on prohibited zones?
- discourtesy to motorist
- reckless driving
- observing the free flow of traffic
- Operating a public utility vehicle equipped with stereo-music is punishable by
- a minimum fine of P300 and suspension of license for one month
- revocation of the license and registration certificate
- imprisonment of the driver and operator for six months
- Public utility motor vehicle plates are colored
- yellow background with black numerals
- white background with green numerals
- white background with red numerals
- A red flag or red light must be attached to any load that extends over
- one-meter to the rear-end of the vehicle
- two-meters to the rear-end of the vehicle
- three-meters to the rear-end of the vehicle
- The correct apprenticeship period for an applicant to a professional driver's license is
- five months and above
- two months
- one month
- A driver with Restriction Code No. 1 in his license is allowed to drive
- motorcycle only
- truck
- cars
- The motor vehicle plates and driver's license may be confiscated by any authorized LTO agent when the vehicle being operated is found to be
- unsafe, unsightly and dilapidated
- color of vehicle is not approved by LTO
- energy wasteful
- When a vehicle is stalled or disabled, the driver must park the vehicle on the shoulder of the road and
- switch on the parking light
- install the early warning device
- switch on the parking light and install the Early Warning Device to the front and rear of the motor vehicle
- The owner of a privately registered vehicle who owns his motor vehicle to be utilized for hire in the carriage on cargoes and passengers is penalized for
- a fine of P500.00 and confiscation of motor vehicle plates
- a fine of P300
- confiscation of motor vehicle plates
- The Temporary Operator's Permit (TOP) authorizes the driver to operate a motor vehicle for a period not exceeding
- 72-hours from time and date of issue
- one-week
- 15 days
- A motor vehicle means any vehicle which
- is propelled by any power and other than muscular using the public highways
- runs only on mile or traffics
- is propelled by muscular power such as bicycle and carts
- Who is a professional driver?
- any driver hired or paid for operating a motor vehicle whether for private use or for hire to the public
- an expert and experienced driver
- one who is not apprehended for any traffic violations
- When a vehicle starts to skid, what should the driver do?
- stop immediately on the brakes
- hold firmly at the moving wheel, slowing down the vehicle
- turn the wheels opposite the direction of the skid
- Which of the following are not considered "highways"?
- public park, alley and callejon
- roadway upon ground owned by private persons or universities
- driveway, avenue and boulevard
- road ends
- crossroads
- Road goes left or right
- You must give right-of-way
- You have the right-of-way
- Early warning device
- No right turn permitted
- No left-turn permitted
- You must not make a U-Turn
- Stop only if other vehicles are approaching
- stop sign 150 meters ahead
- Make a full stop at the intersection and proceed when the way is clear
- Left turn only
- one way to left
- Exit to left
- No overtaking
- No parking
- Bus stop
- Indicate that you must not pass
- No entry of any motor vehicle
- No parking
- Motor vehicle cannot load passengers
- Motor vehicle cannot unload passengers
- Motor vehicles cannot load/unload passengers
- No Entry to all types of vehicles
- Full stop
- Dead-end street ahead
- School Zone sign
- Pedestrian Crossing
- Playground
- Road bends, prepare to go right and then left
- Road close ahead, go right
- You may travel beyond 30 kph
- You may travel beyond 30 kph
- You must limit your speed to 30 kph
- The distance to the next town is 30 kph
- Stay on the extreme right side of the highway
- Road widens ahead
- Winding road
- There is a winding road ahead
- Road widens ahead
- Barricade ahead, prepare detour
- Railroad crossing, slow down and prepare to stop
- intersection
- Highway ahead
- Humps ahead - slow down to keep control
- soft shoulder
- You are approaching a downgrade
- No left turn
- Exit to the left
- One-way to left
- Narrow road ahead
- You are approaching a divided highway
- Keep right only
- Steep ascent
- Falling rocks
- Your are approaching a downgrade
- No entry of motor vehicle with more than 2 meters width
- The width of the lane is 2 meters
- Keep a distance of 2 meters to the vehicle infront of you
- Hospital zone
- Intersection
- Highway
- Runabout
- No blowing of horn
- Winding road
- You are approaching a rotunda
- You are approaching Bonifacio monument
- Enter intersection
- A construction sign replacing flagman on duty
- Construction sign - slow down, obey
- This warns of highway work operation ahead
- School zone
- Pedestrian lane
- Playground zone
- Traffic signal ahead
- Railway crossing ahead
- Stop sign 150 meters ahead
- The distance to the next intersection is 3 meters
- Do not enter if car is more than 3 meters height
- Stop sign 3 meters ahead
- Narrow road ahead
- divided highway ends
- Narrow bridge ahead
- Winding road
- Curve ahead
- slippery when wet
- Divided highway
- Two-way traffic
- Highway divides
Study this reviewer carefully and you will surely have a better chance to pass the LTO Driver's License exam. GOOD LUCK to all drivers!