Written Test Flashcards
When negotiating a curve on a highway at a relatively high speed you should:
A. maintain speed to avoid accidents from drivers behind you B. increase your speed so you won't violate minimum speed limits C. decrease your speed further as you enter the curve
C
At an intersection without stop or yield signs, two cars reach the intersection at the same time. Which car has the right-of-way?
A. The car on the right B. The car on the left C. The car that slows down first
A
At night, you should never drive at a speed which would prevent you from stopping within the distance:
A. you can't see in your headlights B. of a 4 car-lengths C. of 170 feet
A
A driver caught driving with an expired license is penalized by:
A. a fine of Php 500 and suspension for one month B. a fine of Php 100 C. a fine of Php 400
C
You are not allowed to cross a lane with continuous yellow line on the road except if you are:
A. changing lanes B. turning right C. turning left
C
Who are required to wear a prescribed helmet?
A. All bikers, skaters, and riders are required to wear helmets with ICC sticker at all times B. All bikers, skaters, and riders are required to wear helmets at all times C. All motorcycle riders are required to wear helmets with ICC sticker at all times
C
It refers to an act penalizing person under the influence of alcohol, dangerous drugs, and similar substances, and for other purpose.
A. R.A. no. 10586 B. R.A. no. 10585 C. R.A. no. 10584
A
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. a fine of Php 500 and suspension of driver's license B. imprisonment of six months C. suspension of license for one month
A
Signs that are round, inverted triangle or octagonal with red colored border are called:
A. cautions or warning signs B. regulatory signs C. information sign
B
If you are backing up in a straight line, turn and look behind and over your shoulder at:
A. right B. left and right C. left
A
When backing up, turn to your right so you can see through the back window. Turn your head and body to the right until you can see clearly through the back window. You can drape your right arm over the back of the seat to improve your balance as you do this.
Describes the thinking of a defensive driver:
A. always well rested and alert while driving B. considers driving safely and defensively at all times C. considers what other drivers might do and is preparing to do
C
You are preparing to exit an expressway, when should you start reducing speed?
A. immediately before entering the deceleration lane B. immediately upon entering the deceleration lane C. immediately upon spotting the deceleration lane
B
In an expressway you’re driving at higher speed, that’s why there are deceleration lane and signs to give you enough room and time to stop before your exit so begin to slow down as soon as you recognize them.
A driver must park within the curb by putting the car in low gear and setting the parking brake for at least:
A. 40 centimeters B. 35 centimeters C. 30 centimeters
C
When driving downhill on a mountain road always:
A. be always prepared to hit the brakes B. blow your horn every 1 minute C. shift to low gear so the engine braking action can help you control your speed
C
Shift to a lower gear before you start heading downhill, as this will help slow down the car without you having to ride the brakes. If your car uses an automatic transmission, use “L” or “2” instead.
The minimum age to get a non-professional license is:
A. 16 years old B. 17 years old C. 18 years old
B
One that affects your visibility while driving is?
A. Defective or dirty headlights B. Poor road lighting C. Foggy road
A
Of course all of the choices would affect your visibility while driving. However among the three choices, you only have control over your headlights, so be sure to check it and keep it clean before you drive.
If you are traveling on a two-lane road and see the chances for trouble are equal on both sides, you should:
A. position your car slightly to the right B. position your car slightly to the left C. center your car between the two lanes to avoid the hazard
C
Presence of mind and focus is necessary for a driver to be able to lessen the risk of being involved in a road accident.
If you are parking uphill without a curb, turn the wheels towards the:
A. edge of the street B. other side of the street C. middle of the street
A
Before making a long trip, a driver should:
A. sleep for 8 hours B. prepare tools and repair kit; and plan route and check the condition of the vehicle C. drink coffee if you slept less than 8 hours
B
Doing a pre-trip inspection must be done before hitting the road. The most important reason to do it is for your safety. It can be very dangerous to go out on the road with damaged brakes, compromised wiring, or unsecured load. This especially applies to trucks and other heavy vehicles but should also be done for cars and even motorbikes.
A red flag or red light should be attached to any vehicle cargo that exceeds:
A. Three meters from the back of the car B. Two meters from the back of the car C. One meter from the back of the car
C
A red flag or red lights must be attached to any cargo vehicle if the projecting end of the load extends more than one meter beyond the body. At night the red lights must be visible from at least 50 meters away.
A driver caught driving an unregistered motor vehicle will be penalized by:
A. fine of 5,000 Php B. suspension of his driver's license for one month C. a fine of 10,000 Php
C
Never drive an unregistered vehicle. Doing so may result to a fine of Php 10,000. Worse still, if the non-registration exceeded one month, the vehicle will be impounded and released only once the vehicle has been registered and the corresponding fines and penalties have been paid.
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?
A. The driver turning right B. The driver turning left C. The driver who gets there first
B
At an intersection without any control device or traffic light where two cars are approaching from opposite directions the driver turning left must give way to the driver turning right. Hence the driver turning right has the right-of-way.
What will happen when your front tire blows out?
A. The back end will sway towards the side of the blowout B. The back end will sway away from the blowout C. The front end will pull towards the side of the blowout D. The front end will pull to the opposite side of the blowout
C
When the tire has a blowout it suddenly becomes much difficult for the wheel to rotate, and also it is a smaller radius so this makes the car pull into the direction of the blown out tire.
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:
A. 4 meters B. 5 meters C. 6 meters
C
When parking at any intersection or a stop sign be sure to have a distance of at least 6 meters between your car and the intersection stop line.
Never park or stop at the side of the road with a fire hydrant, you may only park with a distance of at least:
A. 3 meters B. 4 meters C. 5 meters
C
Driving with a tampered taximeter is punishable by:
A. a fine of P3,000 and suspension of DL B. suspension of the operation of the motor vehicle C. revocation of the driver's license
A
Considered a parking violation?
A. Parking within ten(10) meters from a signalized intersection B. Parking within fifteen(15) meters from a signalized intersection C. Parking within five(5) meters from a signalized intersection
C
If the driver is using a motor vehicle in committing a crime and is convicted, his driver’s license shall be:
A. Confiscated B. Destroyed C. Revoked and will pay a fine
C. Revoked and will pay a fine
The minimum distance away from the vehicle are following:
A. 3 cars length B. 15 meters C. 1 car length
C. 1 car length
Signs that are triangular in shape and with a red colored border are called:
A. Information signs B. Caution or warning signs C. Regulatory signs
B. Caution or warning signs
The effects of alcohol in driving are the following except:
A. Faster driving B. Coordination of body movements and self judgement C. All of the above
B. Coordination of body movements and self judgement
When driving on a mountain roads during daytime, you should:
A. Shift to a higher gear B. Bring a navigation map C. Blow your horn when approaching a blind curve
C. Blow your horn when approaching a blind curve
Do this as a precaution to warn possible incoming vehicles that you are also approaching. During the night you may also flash your headlights to warn them.
When parking uphill, you must:
A. Turn your wheels to the left B. Turn your wheels aways from the curb C. Towards the edge of the road
B. Turn your wheels aways from the curb
When parking uphill next to a curb, you should turn your wheels away from the curb. This helps prevent the vehicle from rolling into traffic if it were to move backward. Always engage the parking brake as an additional safety measure.
If a driver is found to have fake or counterfeit license, his driver’s license shall be:
A. He/she cannot secure a driver’s license for six(6) months in addition to a fine B. Confiscated C. All of the above
C. All of the above
This traffic signs warns you that school children may be present in the vicinity:
A. Diamond B. Round C. Pentagon
C. Pentagon
How close should another car before dim your headlights?
A. 150 meters B. 100 meters C. 80 meters
A. 150 meters
Seat belts must be worn by children aged
A. 3 years old and above B. 12 years old and above C. 7 years old and above
C. 7 years old and above
Never park or stop at the side of the road with a fire hydrant:
A. 10 meters B. 5 meters C. 3 meters
B. 5 meters
When making a U-Turn, you should:
A. Check side and rear mirrors B. Both answers are correct C. Check for traffic behind you and indicate your intention with a left turn signal
C. Check for traffic behind you and indicate your intention with a left turn signal
On a four(4) lane road with single white line, you can:
A. Overtake by passing over the solid white line B. Overtaking is not allowed C. Overtake with caution
A. Overtake by passing over the solid white line
The traffic sign means ‘Yield the right of way’
A. Vertical rectangle B. Inverted triangle C. Horizontal rectangle
B. Inverted triangle
When a driver of PUV refuses to render service, convey passengers, such violation is penalized with:
A. Fine of P3,000 B. Fine of P1,000 C. Fine of P10,000
B. Fine of P1,000
What to do when you approach a crosswalk or pedestrian lane?
A. Stop and yield to pedestrian B. Slow down for pedestrians C. All of the above
A. Stop and yield to pedestrian
This traffic sign states direction and distances:
A. Horizontal rectangle B. Vertical rectangle C. Rounded board
A. Horizontal rectangle
Parking is prohibited:
A. Within an intersection B. Around an intersection C. All of the above
A. Within an intersection
In bad conditions, the 2-second rule should be increased to
A. 3 seconds B. 6 seconds C. 4 seconds
C. 4 seconds
A steady red cross means:
A. You cannot drive on this lane B. You can drive on this lane C. No entry
A. You cannot drive on this lane
Never park or stop at the side of the road with a fire hydrant:
A. 10 meters B. 5 meters C. 20 meters
B. 5 meters
A driver must park within the curb by putting the car in low gear and setting the parking brake for at least:
A. 15 centimeters B. 20 centimeters C. 30 centimeters
C. 30 cm
When parking uphill with a curb, turn wheels towards the:
A. Right side of the road B. Center of the street C. Left side of the road
B. Center of the street
When parking downhill, you must:
A. Turn your wheels to curb B. Towards the edge of the road C. Turn your wheels to the right
A. Turn your wheels to curb
The penalty of driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol for the first offense:
A. Driver's license shall be confiscated and suspended for 12 months upon final conviction by a regular court B. License Revocation C. Penalty of P10,000
A. Driver’s license shall be confiscated and suspended for 12 months upon final conviction by a regular court
The signal warns of a hazard ahead:
A. Rectangle shape B. Round shape C. Diamond shape
C. Diamond shape
Driving an unregistered motor vehicle is a violation with a fine of:
A. Fine of P15,000 B. Fine of P10,000 C. Fine of P25,000
B. Fine of P10,000
When you intend to turn right or left, signal your intention at least:
A. 15 meters before you intend to make your turn B. 25 meters before you intend to make your turn C. 10 meters before you intend to make your turn
B. 25 meters before you intend to make your turn
Before turning either left or right be sure to give a signal at least 30 meters before you make the turn. This gives ample time and consideration to vehicles following behind. So 25 meters is the closest answer.
Public utility motor vehicle plates are colored:
A. yellow with black numerals B. white with green numerals C. white with red numerals
A. yellow with black numerals
The LTO issues yellow plates for PUVs and PUJs, red for government vehicles, blue for diplomatic use, and green for private vehicles.
When oncoming vehicle (car A) deliberately crosses the centerline to pass another vehicle, you (car B) should be:
A. alert and be ready to slow down or stop if necessary B. blow your horn so he's alerted C. maintain your speed
A. alert and be ready to slow down or stop if necessary
Driving is not a competition, if an oncoming vehicle has already crossed the centerline to overtake, the best and safest thing to do is to give way.
You can overtake on a highway with two lanes if there is a:
A. broken yellow line B. continuous white line C. continuous yellow line
A. broken yellow line
A broken yellow line on the road is an indicator that overtaking on the left hand side is allowed as long as it is safe to do so.
The vehicle you are driving is stalled on a two-way (opposite direction) highway, you should place the Early Warning Device (EWD):
A. 2 meters at the back and front of the stalled vehicle B. 3 meters at the back and front of the stalled vehicle C. 4 meters at the back and front of the stalled vehicle
C. 4 meters at the back and front of the stalled vehicle
The proper way of installing the Early Warning Device is to put it at 4 meters away from the back and front of the stalled vehicle. Doing so makes it easier and earlier for other road users to recognize the device so they can avoid you.
The Road Users Charge Law (R.A. No. 8794) was enacted by the Philippine Congress to serve as basis for.
A. collecting violation fees for motor vehicles B. collecting registration fees for motor vehicles C. collecting tax fees for motor vehicles
B. collecting registration fees for motor vehicles
Also known as “An Act Imposing a Motor Vehicle User’s Charge on Owners of All Types of Motor Vehicles and for Other Purposes
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:
A. six (6) months imprisonment, and a fine ranging from twenty thousand pesos (₱20,000.00) to eighty thousand pesos (₱80,000.00) B. twelve (12) months imprisonment, and a fine ranging from twenty thousand pesos (₱20,000.00) to eighty thousand pesos (₱80,000.00) C. three (3) months imprisonment, and a fine ranging from twenty thousand pesos (₱20,000.00) to eighty thousand pesos (₱80,000.00)
C. three (3) months imprisonment, and a fine ranging from twenty thousand pesos (₱20,000.00) to eighty thousand pesos (₱80,000.00)
If the violation of Section 5 did not result in physical injuries or homicide, the penalty of three (3) months imprisonment, and a fine ranging from Twenty thousand pesos (₱20,000.00) to Eighty thousand pesos (₱80,000.00) shall be imposed.
The penalty of driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol for the first offense:
A. non-professional driver’s license shall be confiscated and suspended for a period of twelve (6) months upon final conviction by a regular court B. non-professional driver’s license shall be confiscated and suspended for a period of twelve (12) months upon final conviction by a regular court C. non-professional driver’s license shall be confiscated and suspended for a period of twelve (24) months upon final conviction by a regular court
B. non-professional driver’s license shall be confiscated and suspended for a period of twelve (12) months upon final conviction by a regular court
Driving under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs is extremely dangerous and is punishable by law.
What should you do in case your vehicle breaks down on an expressway? Check all that apply.
A. Open your trunk and hood B. Stand on the expressway and flag down passing drivers for help C. Call for help using a mobile phone or an expressway phone D. Park as far to the right as possible E. Put your hazard warning light on
A C D E
f your vehicle breaks down on an expressway you should open your trunk and hood, and hang something white on your car door handle if possible to indicate you need help. Call for assistance, turn on your hazard warning lights, and keep well away from the expressway.
The Temporary Operator’s Permit (TOP) authorizes a driver to operate a motor vehicle for a period not exceeding:
A. 72-hours from time and date of issue B. one-week C. 15 days
A. 72-hours from time and date of issue
Upon issuance a TOP (Temporary Operator’s Permit) could be used for 72 hours.
What will happen when your rear tire blows out?
A. The back end will sway towards the side of the blowout B. The back end will sway away from the blowout C. The front end will pull towards the side of the blowout D. The front end will pull to the opposite side of the blowout
B. The back end will sway away from the blowout
The back end is likely to swing out first with the same side as the blowout. Expect it to sway from side to side.
When following behind another car, it is considered a safe rule to allow at least:
A. one car length per 20 mph or 30 kph speed B. one car length per 30 mph or 40 kph speed C. one car length per 10 mph or 20 kph. speed
C. one car length per 10 mph or 20 kph. speed
This was an old rule of thumb decreeing that for every 10 mph of speed the following distance should be one car length. At 20 mph, following distance would be two car lengths, and six car lengths at 60 mph. This gave way to the more scientific 2-second and 3-second rule later on.
You are not allowed to overtake at the foot of a bridge because:
A. the bridge is narrow B. it's dangerous and you cannot see oncoming vehicles C. people are crossing
C. people are crossing
Never ovartake in an intersection, and at the foot or while climbing a bridge or a skyway because this is extremely dangerous.
The speed limit signs along the roadways should be thought of as:
A. the recommended speed under the best road condition B. the recommended speed under the worst road condition C. the recommended speed under any road condition
A. the recommended speed under the best road condition
Imposed speed limits on roads are recommended under the assumption that the roads are in the best condition (i.e. dry, without potholes or heavy traffic, good lighting). So in case the road is wet, let’s say in an expressway, then it’s safest to drive way slower than the maximum speed limit and not slower than the minimum speed limit at the same time.
Under the basic speed law, you may never drive faster than:
A. that which is safe B. the posted speed limit C. the flow of traffic
A. that which is safe
Speed limits are based on traffic and overall condition of the road. That’s why speed limits vary on different highways and roads here in the Philippines. E.g. 100kph in expressways for cars (80kph for trucks/buses); 40kph on avenues and boulevards (30kph for trucks/buses); 30kph on city and town streets; 20kph on crowded streets; 10kph on other private subdivision streets.
If a driver is driving too fast into a curve, he:
A. should slam the brakes when the needed B. should not pull the handbrake C. should not slam the brakes
C. should not slam the brakes
When approaching a curve be sure to not slam on the brakes but rather gently step on the brakes and try to stay in your lane when in a curve.
