Reviewer For Driver’s License (English) Flashcards
- Traffic jam can be prevented if you:
Answer : Keep opposing lanes open
When making a right turn you should:
Answer: Stay on the outermost lane of the road then signal your intention to turn right at least 30 meters before you intend to make your turn
When you intend to turn right or left, signal your intention at least:
Answer: 25 meters before you intend to make your turn
At an intersection with a traffic light, make a left turn only when:
Answer: The green light is on and there is a left turn light
Graft and corruption in the traffic enforcement system can be eliminated by:
Answer: Self discipline by drivers and obeying traffic rules and regulations
On a four (4) lane road with single white line, you can:
Answer: Overtake by passing over the solid white line
A double solid yellow line with broken white line in between means:
Answer: Absolutely no overtaking
When making a U-turn you should:
Answer: 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:
Answer: Caution or warning sign
Signs that are round, inverted triangle or octagonal and with red colored boarders are called;
Answer: Regulatory signs
Signs that are round, rectangular with white and blue background are called;
Answer : Informative signs
Single with broken line on a two lane road means:
Answer : It separates traffic moving in opposite directions
What do you do when you approach a crosswalk or pedestrian lane?
Answer: Stop and yield to pedestrians
The penalty for overcharging/undercharging of authorized rates for first offense
Answer: Suspension of license for 1 month
Which of the following is not considered a dangerous violation?
Answer : Parking within 6 meters from a signalized intersection
Green light at an intersection means:
Answer: Pedestrians are not allowed to cross the pedestrian lanes
Steady red light at an intersection means:
Answer: Stop at the designated line
Flashing yellow light means:
Answer: Proceed through the intersection with caution
The maximum penalty for out of line operation of a PUV is:
Answer: Revocation of license
When a driver of PUV refuses to render service, convey passengers, his license shall be:
Answer: All of the answers
If the driver is using a motor vehicle in committing a crime and is convicted, his driver’s license shall be;
Answer: Revoked and will pay a fine
The minimum distance away from the vehicle you are following is;
Answer: 1 car length
When do you have a complete/full stop?
Answer: At a red traffic light
On a two lane road, overtaking is only allowed only at the:
Answer: Left lane
Which of the following is considered international violation?
Answer:
Parking at the entrance and exit of hospital and fire stations
Parking is prohibited:
Answer: Within an intersection
When the traffic light is steady green and steady left/right arrow:
Answer:
Vehicles can go straight or vehicles on the right/left can make a left/right turn
What is the maximum penalty for driving under the influence of liquor or prohibited drugs?
Answer: Revocation of license
If a driver is found to have a fake or counterfeit license, his driver’s license shall be:
Answer: Confiscated and cannot secure a driver’s license for six (5) months in a addition to a fine
On a wet road, you must:
Answer: Slow down
While driving with a maximum speed and you have to stop suddenly, you should:
Answer: Apply your brakes gently with steady pressure
When another vehicle is following you too closely, you should;
Answer: Slow down gradually and give him the signal to overtake you
The driver of the vehicle behind you should always practice “distancia amigo” or the 3-second rule to prevent:
Answer: Rear end crashes
When parking uphill without a curb, turn your wheels:
Answer: Towards the edge of the road
When parking downhill, you must;
Answer: Turn your wheels to curb
When parking uphill, you must:
Answer: 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 following action can cause you to skid and lose control:
Answer : Improper braking
Whenever you are driving, especially when overtaking:
Answer:
Never overtake another vehicle from a tailgating position
When driving on a highway, do not stare at the vehicle in front of you, instead you should:
Answer: Extend your scanning distance to about 12 seconds
beyond the front of your vehicle
When driving on mountain roads during daytime, you should;
Answer: Blow your horn when approaching a blind curve
When driving downhill on a mountain road always;
Answer: Shift to low gear so the engine braking action can help you control your speed
The headlights should be used often as needed to:
Answer: 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?
Answer: Vehicle on the right
When negotiating a curve on a highway at a relatively high speed you should:
Answer: Decrease your speed further as you enter the curve
When planning to overtake a slower vehicle in front of you at night, you should:
Answer Flick your dimmer, switch two or three times to signify your intention to the driver of the vehicle that you intend to overtake
You are driving on a two (2) lane road. A vehicle coming in the opposite directions decides to overtake. Judging by his speed and distance from you he will not make it and he is on the head on collision course with you, what will you do?
Answer: Reduce your speed right away and pull over to the
right shoulder of the road
Driving in heavy rains can be extremely dangerous because visibility is limited. What should you do?
Answer: 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:
Answer: You must stop and then go only when it is safe to do so
Your speed while driving at night should keep on:
Answer: The distance that you can see where you come to a complete stop within the distance that your headlights can light up.
Which of the following affects your visibility?
Answer: Defective or dirty headlights
When driving at night, you should:
Answer: 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:
Answer : Slow down and make it easy to stop
When oncoming vehicle deliberately crosses the centerline to pass another vehicle, you should be:
Answer: 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:
Answer : 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:
Answer : 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:
Answer: Wait for oncoming traffic to clear up
When approaching a flooded area and you have to go through it, what should you do?
Answer: Proceed at a very slow speed
A single solid yellow or white line means:
Answer: Passing/overtaking is not allowed
If two vehicles approach or enter an intersection at approximately the same time, which vehicle has the right of way?
Answer: The vehicle on the right
To avoid intersection collision, a driver must:
Answer: Know and practice the rules relating to the right of way and proper procedure in crossing an intersection
Passing/overtaking is allowed:
Answer: On highway with two or more lanes
A driver on a highway shall yield the right of way to:
Answer: Police / fire department vehicles and ambulances when such vehicles are on official business
A driver on a highway shall yield the right of way to:
Answer: Pedestrians crossing within a crosswalk
This traffic signs warn s you that school children may be present in the vicinity:
Answer: Pentagon
A driver of a vehicle approaching a yield sign in an intersection shall:
Answer: Slow down and yield the right of way to any vehicle in the intersection
A flashing red light means:
Answer: Stop
When the vehicle you are driving runs off the road or hits an electric post or parked car, your most probable reason is:
Answer: You are driving too fast and lost control of your vehicle
When you have to stop at a traffic light:
Answer: Stop before and close to the stop line
The traffic sign means “Yield the right of way”
Answer : Inverted triangle
The signal warns of a hazard ahead:
Answer: Diamond
This traffic sign states direction and distances:
Answer: Horizontal rectangle
The mark for a railway crossing:
Answer: Crossbuck
Children must be held in approved child restraint if they are:
Answer: 6 years old and below
Seatbelts must be worn by children aged:
Answer: 7 years old and above
The proper hand signal for a left turn is:
Answer : Left arm straight in horizontal position
Using the shoulder of the road to pass the right of the car ahead of you is:
Answer: Against the law
The Temporary Operators Permit (TOP) authorizes the apprehended driver to operate motor vehicle for a period not exceeding:
Answer: 72 hours
A red flag or red light must be attached to any load that extends over:
Answer: One meter to the rear-end of the vehicle
When a vehicle starts to skid, what should you do:
Answer: 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.
Answer 17 years old
If you are parking uphill without a curb, turn the wheels towards the:
Answer: Edge of the street
If you park facing downhill, always turn your wheels towards the:
Answer: Edge of the street
In the interest of safety of every driver is obliged to do more than the law demand. If you doubt exists at an intersection, one must: (Intersection Safety Rule)
Answer: Yield the right of way
If a driver is driving too fast into a curve, he:
Answer: Should not slam the brakes
Railway crossing are marked with a crossbuck sign and usually with warning lights. These signs and signal means a driver must stop, slow down and proceed as directed. If full stop is required, stop from the nearest rail at least:
Answer: 5 m
Never park or stop at the side of the road with a fire hydrant:
Answer: 5 m
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.
Answer: Should not
A driver must park within the curb by putting the car in low gear and setting the parking brake for at least:
Answer: 30 cm.
When parking uphill with a curb, turn wheels towards the:
Answer: Center of the street
In bad conditions, the 2-second rule should be increased to
Answer: 4 seconds
How close should another car before dim your headlights?
Answer: 150m
The effects of alcohol in driving are the following except:
Answer: Coordination of body movements and self judgment
If another car enters the intersection at the same time you do and, it is on your right, you must: (Same Time Rule)
Answer: Yield
If the driver is turning left, he must: (U-turn Left Rule)
Answer: Yield to approaching cars
If a driver passes a blind person, he:
Answer: 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?
Answer: Change lane to the left
A steady red cross means:
Answer: You cannot drive on this lane
In changing lanes, what should be done first?
Answer : 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?
Answer: When it is done as a warning to avoid accident
The speed limits signs along the roadways should be thought of as:
Answer: The recommended speed under the best condition
When following behind another car, it is considered safe rule to allow at least:
Answer : One car length per 10 miles or 20 kms. Speed
To avoid confusion to other road users, after changing lanes, finishing a turn and overtaking the driver should:
Answer: Make sure your signal light turns off after changing
lanes, overtaking and finishing a turn
Having a driver’s license is a:
Answer:
Privilege
Who are required to wear a prescribed helmet?
Answer: 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:
Answer: Is recommended at all times
If you carry a load it should be:
Answer: Either over or in front of the rear axle
To execute a safe turn, a motorcycle rider should always:
Answer: Lean the motorcycle in the direction of the curve or turn
A pre trip inspection should be completed:
Answer: Before operating the motor vehicle
The vehicle you are driving is stalled on a two-way (opposite direction) highway, you should place the Early Warning Device (EWD):
Answer: 4 meters at the back and front of the stalled vehicle
When a heavy fog occurs you should:
Answer: Park at a rest area or vehicle stop until the fog has lifted
You may drive off of the paved roadway to pass another vehicle:
Answer: Under no circumstances
It is illegal to park:
Answer: 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?
Answer: 30 meters
As per RA 4136, the brakes on every vehicle (other than a motorcycle) must:
Answer: Consist of a good foot and hand brake
When are you permitted to double park?
Answer: Never
If the driver will be under medication, he should:
Answer: Consult a doctor about the effects before driving
You are preparing to exit an expressway, When should you start reducing speed?
Answer: Immediately upon entering the deceleration lane
Which of the following is not considered safe driving on an
expressway?
Answer: Change lanes without signaling
Which of the following describes the thinking of a defensive driver?
Answer: They consider what other drivers might do and are prepared to react
At an intersection with traffic signals, If you are not in the proper lane to make a right or left turn you should:
Answer: Continue to the next intersection to make the desired turn
What should you do when you are driving at night:
Answer: 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:
Answer: Warn others by turning on your 4-way emergency flashers
Which of the following is not a good trait of a driver?
Answer: Driving recklessly and under the influence of alcohol
Chances of being hurt or killed while driving are reduced if one is wearing:
Answer:
Seat belts/helmets
In adverse driving conditions, the 2-second rule should be increased to:
Answer:
4-second rule
A flashing yellow light means:
Answer:
Slow down and proceed with caution
When do you have to make a full stop?
Answer: At a red traffic light
In order to meet one’s social responsibilities of caring for others on the road, a good driver should:
Answer: Always exercise care for pedestrians and other road users around
While driving with maximum speed and you have to stop suddenly, you should:
Answer: 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:
Answer:
The vehicle on the right
The most effective way to deal with a tailgater is to;
Answer: Slow down and let him pass
A driver while on a highway, business or residential areas, shall yield the
right-of-way to:
Answer:
Pedestrian
When can you lend your driver’s license?
Answer: Under no circumstances
Seatbelts must be worn by children aged:
Answer:
7 years and above
Are children below 6 years old allowed to sit in the passenger seat beside the driver?
Answer:
No
Steady green light at an intersection means:
Answer:
Pedestrians are not allowed to cross the pedestrian
lanes
Traffic jam can be prevented if you:
Answer: Keep opposing lanes open
Road accidents can be avoided and minimized if the driver:
Answer: Don’t disregard traffic signs installed in particular
places
Signs that are triangular in shape and with a red colored border are called;
Answer: Cautions or warning signs
Signs that are round, inverted triangle or octagonal with red colored border are called:
Answer:
Regulatory signs
Which of the following affects your visibility while driving at night?
Answer: Defective and dirty headlights
When approaching a flooded area and you have to go through it, what should you do?
Answer: Proceed at a very slow speed
When driving at night, you should:
Answer: Always turn your headlights on
A driver on a highway shall yield the right-of-way to;
Answer: Police/fire department vehicles and ambulance when such vehicles are on emergency call
Ignoring traffic lights could:
Answer: 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:
Answer: Arrogant, talkative and doesn’t have the judgment
and the reflexes to perform things safely
A flashing red light means:
Answer: You must stop and then go only when it is safe to do so
This traffic sign states directions and distances?
Answer: Informative signs
A “cross buck” sign means you are approaching a:
Answer: Railway crossing
The Traffic light or signal that tells you to stop before the intersection is:
Answer: Steady Red Light
A traffic signal light that warns you that the red light is about to turn on:
Answer:
Steady yellow light
The traffic signal light that means you can go if the intersection is clear:
Answer:
Steady green light
Before entering any intersection and you can see traffic coming from your left and right, you should:
Answer:
Stop
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:
Answer:
6m
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.
Answer: Should not
If you are backing up in a straight line, turn and look behind over your shoulder at:
Answer:
Right
If in doubt while at an intersection, one must:
Answer: Yield to the right-of-way
If another car enters the intersection at the time you do and it is on your right, you must:
Answer: Yield
If the driver is turning left, he must;
Answer: Yield to approaching vehicles
When making a U-turn, which of the following is not permitted?
Answer: When it would interfere with other traffic
Keeping one’s distance lessens the risk of accident. One good Rule is to leave a car length or:
Answer:
2-second rule
On the expressway, if a driver tries to drive slower that the traffic, he is a hazard to the cars;
Answer:
Behind
In case of a breakdown, which of the following should not be done by a driver?
Answer: Stay in the car until help comes
If you are the first to arrive at the scene of an accident, which of the following should you do:
Answer: Offer all reasonable assistance
On long drives, you should be awake and alert. If you are tired or very sleepy, you should:
Answer: Park at the designated bay of the road and
take a few minutes’ nap
Drivers have to make decisions:
Answer: Continuously as they drive
When you intend to drive slower than other vehicle, you should use:
Answer:
Outermost (right) lane
Which of the following is not a safe place to overtake?
Answer: At 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?
Answer: The driver who gets there last
At an intersection with no traffic signals, two cars approach at right angles to each other, which driver must yield?
Answer:
The car on the left
Which of the following hand signal must a driver give when he wants to stop?
Answer: Left arm held down and hand pointing at the ground
Which of the following hand signal must a driver give when he wants to turn right?
Answer: Left arm bent at elbow, hand pointing up
Which of the following hand signal must a driver give when he wants to turn left?
Answer: Left arm held straight horizontally
A pre-trip inspection should be completed:
Answer: Before operating the motor vehicle
The vehicle you are driving is stalled on a two-way (opposite direction) highway, you should place the Early Warning Device (EWD):
Answer:
4 meters at the back and front of the stalled vehicle
When driving at night you should:
Answer: Reduce your speed because it is harder to see
something lying in the road
What documents must you carry along whenever you drive a FOR HIRE vehicle?
Answer: Driver’s license, and current OR/CR
In traffic direction and control, when both the traffic lights and law enforcer are directing traffic, which will you follow to avoid confusion?
Answer:
Traffic enforcers
A safe speed to drive your car under adverse conditions depends on:
Answer: Authorized speed limit
Double yellow solid lines:
Answer: Should not be crossed anytime
Which of the following is recommended as a way of dealing with fatigue on a long trip?
Answer: Stop periodically for rest and exercise
Before making a long trip, a driver should:
Answer: 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:
Answer: Only motor vehicle/s specified in the license
The most important sense the driver needs in driving is:
Answer:
Seeing
Using the shoulder of the road to pass the right side of a car ahead is:
Answer:
Against the law
In adverse driving conditions, the 2-second rule should be increased to:
Answer:
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 you backup?
Answer: Turn your head to see that the way is clear
When you do not see the wheels of the vehicles in front of you, should you do?
Answer: Slow down and get back to a safer following distance
A double solid yellow line means:
Answer: Absolutely no overtaking
Whenever you are driving on a highway having a lot of potholes, you should:
Answer:
Decrease your speed
When you come across a sign telling you “ACCIDENT PRONE AREA”, What should you do?
Answer: Slow down and be more alert than usual
When driving on mountain roads during daytime, you should:
Answer: Blow your horn when approaching a blind curve
At an intersection with a traffic light, make a left turn only when:
Answer: The green and left turn lights are on
The purpose of traffic laws, rules and regulations is to:
Answer: Establish an orderly movement of road users and
penalize erring drivers
Eating, drinking, reading, or doing anything that may take your attention from driving is:
Answer:
Never allowed
You were flagged down due to over speeding 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?
Answer:
Unlicensed driver
You were flagged down due to noisy muffler of your motorcycle, what will you do?
Answer: 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?
Answer:
Reckless driving
Whenever you park, remember to:
Answer: Turn off the engine and engage the hand brake
When driving downhill on a mountain road always:
Answer:
Shift to low gear
When you intend to slow down or stop, you should:
Answer: Step on your brakes lightly to turn on your brake lights
It refers to an act penalizing persons under the influence of alcohol, dangerous drugs, and similar substances, and for other purpose.
Answer:
R.A. No. 10586
It refers to the 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 as established jointly by the DOH, the NAPOLCOM and the DOTC.
Answer: Driving under the influence of alcohol
It refers to alcoholic beverages classified into beer, wine and distilled spirits, the consumption of which produces intoxication.
Answer:
alcohol
It refers to the equipment which can be determine the BAC level of a person through testing of his breath.
Answer: Alcohol Breath Analyzer
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.
Answer:
0.05%
It refer to standardized tests to initially assess and determine intoxication.
Answer:
Field Sobriety Test
It refers to measure of amount of alcohol in a person’s blood.
Answer: 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.
Answer: 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.
Answer.
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.
Answer:
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:
Answer: 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
Answer:
motor vehicle
What is the short title of R.A. No. 10586?
Answer: 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.
Answer:
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.
Answer:
The One-Leg Stand
According to the Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999 (R.A. No. 8749)
Answer: Every citizen has the right to breathe clean air.
What should you do to avoid air pollution especially from motor vehicles
Answer:
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.
Answer:
Collecting registration fee for motor vehicle
When can a driver’s license be lent out
Answer: It must not be lent out.
