Light vehicles: non-professional Flashcards
When can you lend your driver’s license?
Under no circumstances
Traffic jam can be prevented if you:
Keep opposing lanes open
If you are parking uphill on a street without a curb, turn the
wheels towards the
Edge of the street
At an intersection with a traffic light, make a left turn only
when:
The green light is on and there is a left turn
light
Graft and corruption in the traffic enforcement system can
be eliminated by:
Self disciplined drivers and obeying traffic
rules and regulations
On a four (4) lanes road with single white line, you can:
Overtake by passing over the solid white line
A double solid yellow line with broken white line in between
means:
Absolutely no overtaking
When making a U-turn you should:
Check for traffic behind you and indicate your
intentions with a left turn signal
Signs that are triangular in shape and with a red colored
border are called:
Caution or warning sign
Signs that are round, inverted triangle or octagonal and
with red colored boarders are called;
Regulatory sign
Signs that are round, rectangular with white and blue
background are called:
Informative signs
Single with broken line on a two-lane road means:
It separates traffic moving in opposite
directions
What to do when you approach a crosswalk or pedestrian
lane?
Stop and yield to pedestrians
Driving an unregistered motor vehicle is a violation with a
fine of:
Fine of Php 10,000
Green light at an intersection means:
Pedestrians are not allowed to cross the
pedestrian lanes
What is considered a parking violation?
Parking within 5 meters from a signalized
intersection
Steady red light at an intersection means:
Stop at the designated line
Flashing yellow light means:
Proceed through the intersection with caution
The penalty of driving a motor vehicle while under the
influence of alcohol for the first offense:
Non-professional driver’s license shall be
confiscated and suspended for a period of
twelve (12) months upon final conviction by
a regular court
When a driver of PUV refuses to render service, convey
passengers, such violation is penalized with:
Fine of Php 1,000
If the driver is using a motor vehicle in committing a crime
and is convicted, his driver’s license shall be;
Revoked and will pay a fine
The Temporary Operator’s Permit (TOP) authorizes the apprehended driver to operate motor vehicle for a period not
exceeding
72 hours from the time and date of the issued TOP
When do you have a complete/full stop?
At a red traffic light
On a two-lane road, overtaking is only allowed only at the:
Left lane
Parking is considered as a violation when a motor vehicle:
Park at the entrance and exit of hospital and
fire stations
Parking is prohibited:
Within an intersection
When the traffic light is steady green and steady left/right
arrow:
Vehicles can go straight or vehicles on the
right /left can make a left/right turn
On a wet road, you must:
Slow down
What is the maximum penalty for driving under the influence
of liquor or prohibited drugs?
Revocation of license
If a driver is found to have a fake or counterfeit license, his
driver’s license shall be:
Confiscated and cannot secure a driver’s
license for six (6) months in an addition to a
fine
While driving with a maximum speed and you have to
stop suddenly, you should:
Apply your brakes gently with steady
pressure
A driver while on highway shall yield the right of way to:
Pedesrians within a crosswalk
When another vehicle is following you too close, you
should:
Slow down gradually and give him the
signal to overtake you
When parking uphill without a curb, turn your wheels:
Towards the edge of the road
When parking downhill, you must;
Turn your wheels to curb
When parking uphill, you must:
Turn your wheels away from the curb
When you make an abrupt move especially when you
are on a wet and possibly slippery road, the one
action that can cause you to skid and lose control:
Improper braking
If your motor vehicle breaks down on the road, what should
you do?
Switch on the hazard warning lights and display
an EWD at least 1 O meters behind the stalled
device.
When driving downhill on a mountain road always:
Shift to low gear so the engine braking action
can help you control your speed
When negotiating a curve on a highway at a relatively high
speed you should
Decrease your speed further as you enter the
curve
The headlights should be used often as needed to:
Make your intentions known to drivers around
you
At an intersection, if two (2) vehicles arrived at the same
time , which vehicle has the right of way?
Vehicle on the right
When planning to overtake a slower vehicle in front of you at
night, you should :
Flick your dimmer, switch two or three times to
signify your intention to the driver of the
vehicle that you intend to overtake
When a vehicle coming in the opposite direction decides to
overtake , how would you avoid head on collision?
Reduce your speed right away and give way
Driving in heavy rains can be extremely dangerous because
visibility is limited . What should you do?
When you cannot see more than 20 meters in
front of you, turn on your hazard lights/
headlights and look for a safe place to park
A flashing red signal means:
You must stop and then go only when it is safe
to do so
Your speed while driving at night should keep on:
The distance that you can see where you come
to a complete stop within the distance that your
headlights can light up.
One that affects your visibility?
Defective or dirty headlights
When driving at night, you should:
Always turn your headlights on
Being passed is normal part of driving and should not be
taken as an insult to one’s ability, you should:
Slow down and make it easy to stop
When oncoming vehicle deliberately crosses the centerline
to pass another vehicle, you should be
Alert and be ready to slow down or stop if
necessary
When an oncoming vehicle crosses the centerline in a
straight road you should be:
Slow down and keep to right
When an oncoming vehicle is forced to cross the centerline
to avoid hitting another vehicle which suddenly pulled out
from the lane, just:
Be alert and be prepared to slow down and give
way
When an oncoming vehicle crosses the centerline in making
a left turn, a driver should:
Wait for oncoming traffic to clear up
A single solid yellow or white line means:
Passing/overtaking is not allowed
When approaching a flooded area and you have to go
through it, what should you do?
Proceed at a very slow speed
If two vehicles approach or enter an intersection at
approximately the same time, which vehicle has the right of
way?
The vehicle on the right
To avoid intersection collision, a driver must:
Know and practice the rules relating to the right
of way and proper procedure in crossing an
intersection
Passing/overtaking is allowed:
On highway with two or more lanes
A driver on a highway shall yield the right of way to:
Police I fire department vehicles and
ambulances when such vehicles are on official
business
A driver on a highway shall yield the right of way to:
Pedestrians crossing within a crosswalk
A flashing red light means:
Stop
The traffic signs warns you that school children may be
present in the vicinity:
Pentagon
A driver of a vehicle approaching a yield sign in an
intersection shall:
Slow down and yield the right of way to any
vehicle in the intersection
When the vehicle you are driving runs off the road or hits an
electric post or parked car, your most probable reason is:
You are driving too fast and lost control of your
vehicle
When you have to stop at a traffic light:
Stop before and close to the stop line
The traffic sign in an inverted triangle means
Give Way sign
The proper hand signal for a left turn is:
Left arm straight in horizontal position
The Temporary Operators Permit (TOP) authorizes the
apprehended driver to operate motor vehicle for a period
not exceeding:
72 hours
Using the shoulder of the road to pass the right of the car
ahead of you is:
Against the law
A red flag or red light must be attached to any load that
extends over:
One meter to the rear-end of the vehicle
When a vehicle starts to skid, what should you do:
Slow down, ease off the gas pedal and turn your
wheels to the direction of the skid
To obtain one’s driver’s license, one must be at least:
18 years old
In the interest of safety, every driver is obliged to do more
than the law demand. If in doubt exists at an intersection,
one must: (Intersection Safety Rule)
Yield the right of way
If you are parking uphill without a curb, turn the wheels
towards the:
Edge of the street
If you park facing downhill, always turn your wheels towards
the:
Edge of the street
If a driver is driving too fast into a curve, he:
Should not slam the brakes
Railway crossing are marked with a crossbuck sign and
usually with warning lights. These signs and signal mean a
driver must stop, slow down and proceed as directed. If full
stop is required, stop from the nearest rail at least:
5 meters
Never park or stop at the side of the road with a fire hydrant:
5 meters
A driver park or stop at the side of the road within 6
meters of a crosswalk because it reduces visibility of
pedestrians to the drivers.
Should not
A driver must park within the curb by putting the car in low
gear and setting the parking brake for at least:
30 centimeters
How close should another car before dim your headlights?
150 meters
When parking uphill with a curb, turn wheels towards the:
Center of the street
In bad conditions, the 2-second rule should be increased to
4 seconds
The effects of alcohol in driving are:
Poor coordination of body movements and lack
of judgement
If the driver is turning left, he must: (U-turn Left Rule)
Yield to approaching cars
The effects of alcohol in driving are:
Poor oordination of body movements and lack
of self-judgment
If a driver passes a blind person, he:
Should not sound his horn
If you are driving in a curb lane which ends ahead, what would you
do first in order to merge without interfering with other traffic?
Change lane to the left
A steady red cross means:
You cannot drive on this lane
In changing lanes, what should be done first?
Make signal
Some drivers are constantly sounding their horns, especially if they
are in a hurry which is an offense. When is such a situation allowed?
When it is done as a warning to avoid accident
The speed limits signs along the roadways should be thought of as:
The recommended speed under the best condition
To avoid confusion to other road users, after changing lanes,
finishing a turn and overtaking the driver should:
Make sure your signal light turns off after changing
lanes, overtaking and finishing a turn
When following behind another car, it is considered safe rule to
allow at least:
One car length per 10 miles or 20 kms
Having a driver’s license is a:
Privilege
Who are required to wear a prescribed helmet?
All motorcycle riders are required to wear
helmets with ICC sticker at all times
When driving with a group of motorcycle riders, a
staggered formation:
Is recommended at all times
If you carry a load it should be:
Either over or in front of the rear axle
Either over or in front of the rear axle
Lean the motorcycle in the direction of the
curve or turn
A pre-trip inspection should be completed:
Before operating the motor vehicle
The vehicle you are driving is stalled on a two-way
(opposite direction) highway, where do you place the Early
Warning Device (EWD)?
4 meters at the back and front of the stalled
vehicle
When do you park or stop should a heavy fog occurs?
Park at a rest area or vehicle stop until the fog
has lifted.
When do you drive off of the paved roadway to pass
another vehicle?
Under no circumstances
It is illegal to park:
within 4 meters of a fire hydrant and within 6
meters from the intersection
Before making a turn, the driver should use the turn signal
at what distance?
30 meters
As per R.A 4136, the brakes on every vehicle (other than a
motorcycle) must:
Consist of a good foot and hand brake
When are you permitted to double park?
Never
If the driver will be under medication, he should
Consult a doctor about the effects before
driving
You are preparing to exit an expressway, when should you
start reducing speed?
Immediately upon entering the deceleration
lane
It is not considered safe driving on an expressway when:
Driver keep changing lanes without signaling
Describes the thinking of a defensive driver.
Considers what other drivers might do and is
preparing to do
At an intersection with traffic signals, if you are not in the
proper lane to make a right or left turn you should:
Continue to the next intersection to make the
desired turn
What should you do when you are driving at night?
Drive within visibility range of your headlight
so you can stop in an emergency
When you are parked at the side of the road at night, you
must:
Warn others by turning on your 4-way
emergency flashers
Chances of being hurt or killed while driving is reduced if
one is wearing
Seat belts/helmets
A flashing yellow light means:
Slow down and proceed with caution
What is not a good trait of a driver?
Driving recklessly and under the influence of
alcohol
When do you have to make a full stop?
At a red traffic light
In adverse driving conditions, the 2-second rule should be
increased to:
4-second rule
In order to meet one’s social responsibilities of caring for
others on the road, a good driver should:
Always exercise care for pedestrians and other
road users around
While driving with maximum speed and you have to stop
suddenly, you should:
Apply your brakes gently with steady pressure
If two vehicles approach or enter an intersection at
approximately the same time, which vehicle has the
right-of-way:
The vehicle on the right
The most effective way to deal with a tailgater is to:
Slow down and let him pass
A driver while on a highway, business or residential areas,
shall yield the right-of-way to:
Pedestrian
When can you lend your driver’s license?
Under no circumstances
Steady green light at an intersection means:
Pedestrians are not allowed to cross the
pedestrian lanes
Traffic jam can be prevented if you :
Keep opposing lanes open
Road crash can be avoided and minimized if the driver:
Do not disregard traffic signs installed in
particular places
Signs that are triangular in shape and with a red colored
border are called :
Cautions or warning signs
Signs that are round, inverted triangle or octagonal with red
colored border are called :
Regulatory signs
What affects your visibility while driving at night?
Defective and dirty headlights
When approaching a flooded area and you have to go
through it, what should you do?
Proceed at a very slow speed
When driving at night, you should:
Always turn your headlights on
A driver on a highway shall yield the right-of-way to:
Police/fire department vehicles and ambulance
when such vehicles are on emergency call
Ignoring traffic lights could:
Involve you in fatal accident
Driving under the influence of alcohol is one of the major
causes of vehicular accident because when a driver is
drunk, he is:
Arrogant, talkative and does not have the
judgement and the reflexes to perform things
safely
A flashing red light means:
You must stop and then go only when it is safe
to do so
This traffic sign states directions and distances?
Informative signs
A “cross buck” sign means you are approaching a:
Railway crossing
The Traffic light or signal that tells you to stop before the
intersection is:
Steady Red Light
The traffic signal light that means you can go if the
intersection is clear:
Steady green light
A traffic signal light that warns you that the red light is about
to turn on:
Steady yellow light
Before entering any intersection and you can see traffic
coming from your left and right, you should:
Stop
If you are backing up in a straight line, turn and look behind
you over your shoulder at:
Right
A driver park or stop at the side of the road
within 6 meters of a crosswalk because it reduces the
visibility of pedestrians to other drivers
Should not
A driver must not park or stop at the side of the road with a
“STOP SIGN” or a traffic control signal because it reduces
visibility for other drivers, especially when it is within:
6 meters
If another car enters the intersection at the time you do
and it is on your right, you must:
Give Way
If in doubt while at an intersection, one must:
Yield to the right-of-way
If the driver is turning left, he must
Yield to approaching vehicles
When does a U-turn not permitted?
When it would interfere with the flow of traffic
In case of a breakdown, what should not be done by a
driver?
Stay in the car until help comes
Keeping one’ s distance lessens the risk of accident. One
good Rule is to leave a car length or:
2-second rule
On the expressway, if a driver tries to drive slower that the
traffic, he is a hazard to the cars:
Behind
If you are the first to arrive at the scene of an accident,
which of the following should you do:
Offer all reasonable assistance
On long drives, you should be awake and alert. If you are
tired or very sleepy, you should:
Park at the designated bay of the road
and take a few minutes of nap
Drivers have to make decisions:
Continuously as they drive
When you intend to drive slower than another vehicle , you
should use:
Outermost (right) lane
At an intersection with no traffic signals, two cars approach
at right angles to each other, which driver must yield?
The driver who gets there last
What hand signal must a driver give when he wants to stop?
Left arm held down and hand pointing at the
ground
It is not a safe place to overtake an
Intersection and when approaching a bridge or a
curve
At an intersection with no traffic signals, two cars approach
at right angles to each other, which driver must yield?
The car on the left
What hand signal must a driver give when he wants to turn
right?
Left arm bent at elbow, hand pointing up
What hand signal must a driver give when he wants to turn
left?
Left arm held straight horizontally
A pre-trip inspection should be completed :
Before operating the motor vehicle
When driving at night you should :
Reduce your speed because it is harder to
see something lying in the road
In traffic direction and control , when both the traffic lights
and law enforcer are directing traffic, which will you follow
to avoid confusion?
Traffic enforcers
What documents must you carry along whenever you drive
a FOR HIRE vehicle?
Valid Franchise/CPC, Driver’s license, and
current OR/CR
A safe speed to drive your car under adverse conditions
depends on :
Authorized speed limit
Double yellow solid lines:
Should not crossed anytime
What is recommended as a way of dealing with fatigue on
a long trip?
Stop periodically for rest and exercise
Before making a long trip, a driver should :
Prepare tools and repair kit; and plan route
and check the condition of the vehicle
The license issued to a driver shall entitle him to operate :
Only motor vehicle/s specified in the
license
The most important sense the driver needs in driving is:
Seeing
Using the shoulder of the road to pass the right side of a
car ahead is:
Against the law
In adverse driving conditions, the 2-second rule should be
increased to:
4-second rule
The blind spot is the area to your right or left that you do not
see in the side view mirror, what will you do before your
backup?
Turn your head to see that the way is clear
When you do not see the wheels of the vehicles in front of
you, what should you do?
Slow down and get back to a safer following
distance
A double solid yellow line means:
Absolutely no overtaking
Whenever you are driving on a highway having a lot of
potholes, you should:
Decrease your speed
At an intersection with a traffic light, make a left turn only
when:
The green and left turn lights are on
When you come across a sign telling you “ACCIDENT
PRONE AREA”, what should you do?
Slow down and be more alert than usual
When driving on mountain roads during daytime, you
should:
Blow your horn when approaching a blind
curve
The purpose of traffic laws, rules and regulations is to:
Establish an orderly movement of road
users and penalize erring drivers
You were flagged down due to overspeeding of your motorcycle, however, when you were asked for your driver’s license, you have nothing to show, instead you make an alibi that you left the same at home. What will be your violation?
Unlicensed driver
Eating, drinking, reading, or doing anything that may take
your attention from driving is:
Never allowed
You were flagged down due to noisy muffler of your
motorcycle, what will you do?
Reinstall the stock muffler of your
motorcycle
You were apprehended because you were engaged in car racing while driving in a super highway, what traffic violation did you commit?
Reckless driving
Whenever you park, remember to
Turn off the engine and engage the hand
brake
When driving downhill on a mountain road always:
Shift to low gear
When you intend to slow down or stop, you should
Step on your brakes lightly to turn on
your brake lights
An act of operating a motor vehicle while the driver’s
BAC level has, after being subjected to an ABA test,
reached the level of intoxication.
Driving under the influence of alcohol
It refers to an act penalizing person under the
influence of alcohol, dangerous drugs, and similar
substances, and for other purpose
R.A. No. 10586
A driver of a private motor vehicle with a gross vehicle
weight not exceeding 4500 kg. a BAC level of __ _
or higher shall be conclusive proof that said driver is driving under the influence of alcohol.
0.05%
It refers to alcoholic beverages classified into beer,
wine and distilled spirits, the consumption of which
produces intoxication
Alcohol
It is an equipment that can be determine the BAC
level of a person through testing of his breath
Alcohol Breath Analyzer
It refers to standardized tests to initially assess and
determine intoxication
Field Sobriety Test
It refers to measure of amount of alcohol in a person’s
blood.
Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC)
For drivers of trucks, buses, motorcycles and public utility vehicles, a BAC level of more than shall be
conclusive proof that said driver is driving under the influence of alcohol.
0.0%
It refers to horizontal or lateral jerking of the driver’s eyes as he or she gazes sideways following a moving object such as pen or the tip of a penlight held by the LEO from a distance of about one (1) foot away from the face of the driver.
The Eye Test (“horizontal gaze nystagmus”)
It shall mean that the LEO has reasonable ground to believe that the person driving the motor vehicle is under the influence of alcohol, dangerous drugs and/or other similar substances upon personally witnessing a traffic offense committed.
probable cause
. A driver found to have been driving a motor vehicle while
under the influence of alcohol, dangerous drugs and/or
other similar substances, as provided for under section 5 of
this Act, shall be penalized if the violation did not result in
physical injuries or homicide with:
three (3) months imprisonment, and a fine
ranging from Twenty thousand pesos
(Php20,000.00) to Eighty thousand pesos
(Php80,000.00)
It refers to any land transportation vehicles propelled by
any other power than muscular power.
motor vehicle
What is the short title of R.A. No. 10586?
Anti- Drunk and Drugged Driving Act of 2013
A type of field sobriety test that requires the driver to walk
heel-to-toe along a straight line for nine (9) steps, turn at
the end and return to the point of origin without any
difficulty
The Walk-and-Turn
A type of field sobriety test that requires to stand an either
right or left leg with both arms on the side. The driver is
instructed to keep the foot raised about six (6) inches off
the ground for thirty (30) seconds.
The One-Leg Stand
What should you do to avoid air pollution especially from
motor vehicles
Help enforce the law by having regular motor
vehicle check-up and not overloading
The Road Users Charge Law (R.A. No. 8794) was enacted
by the Philippine Congress to serve as basis for
Collecting registration fee for motor vehicle
When can a driver’s license be lent out?
It must not be lent out.
What documents should a driver carry all the time when he
is driving?
Driver’s License, Certificate of Registration
and current Official Receipt (OR/CR)
