Permits and Licenses

Question 1

The SP is valid for _______________ from the date of its issuance. After ___________ it cannot be used for purposes of the practical
driving course.

Answer 1

one (1) year

Question 2

TRUE or FALSE

SP may be renewed on or before the expiry date if the holder is not ready to apply for DL.

Answer 2

TRUE

Question 3

A new CL is valid for ___________ reckoned from the date of birth of the licensee, unless sooner revoked or suspended.

Answer 3

five (5) years

Question 4

TRUE or FALSE

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.

Answer 4

TRUE

Question 5

an authority in the form prescribed by the LTO granted to a person to operate a private
motor vehicle.

Answer 5

NONPROFESSIONAL DL (NPDL)

Question 6

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.

Answer 6

PROFESSIONAL DL (PDL)

Question 7

– refers to the collective code representing the vehicle category/ies that a licensed
person is allowed to operate.

Answer 7

DRIVER’S LICENSE CODE (DL Code)

Question 8

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.

Answer 8

DRIVING ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM (DEP)

Question 9

refers to motor vehicle category as specified in the Philippine National Standard on Road
Vehicles-Classification and Definition.

Answer 9

VEHICLE CATEGORY (VC)

Question 10

refers to previous code representing the vehicle category/ies that a licensed person is
allowed to operate.

Answer 10

RESTRICTION CODE (RC)