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    @ Republic of the Philippines © q Department of Transportation F” Land Transportation Office FILIPINO DRIVER’S MANUAL 2018 Vol. Follow the traffic rules and regulations. eC eae PCa Ce MCL’ Meat ui aed ROAD TRAFFIC SIGNS 2. Directional Signs “These signs indicate the dtection() in which the motorist is obliged to follow. VEHICLES MAY PASS. EITHER SIDE A. Regulatory Signs ‘Signs that inform road users of traffic laws and regulations “which, if disregarded, will constitute an offense. 1. Priority Signs [STOP SIGN - driver must stop at designated STOP LINE. No parking within 6 meters. GIVE WAY SIGN - yield to the vehicles on right side of intersection, (eanl) (Ges LANE] |LANE Must| [MUST] ae TURN| | TURN) met RIGHT) =| LEFT LEFT TURNER MUST GIVE WAY No entry forall types of vehicles NO PEDESTRIAN CROSSING - pedestrians are net allowed to cross the roa USE OVERPASS OR USE PED XING - pedestrians must use an ‘overpass or pedestrian crossing NO RIGHT TURN or NO LEFT TURN - vehicies are not aliowed to turn left or right NO U TURN - vehicles are not ‘allowed to make a U-TURN. NO OVERTAKING ZONE 4, Speed Signs {ous-Pui us-pus stor |" stop HONE - parking | 2x Ie ot allowed / Maximum speed restriction End of speed restriction pusstor zone |i = parking is not ‘lowes eror Minimum speed restriction 5. Parking and Stopping Signs No stopping or parking anytime within the yellow |p wor px aLocK Allowable parking ‘and loading zone at 2 oven time and place No loading and unloading zone No stopping anytime the BUS/PUL zone, No Parking on Fire Hydrant |p within 4 meters {08 No wating ee CLL! BUS STOP ZONE = parking is not allowed NO PARKING: TOW-AWAY ZONE- parked ‘vehicle will be towed No parking anytime trom Monday to Friday | RIGHT TURNER CROSS AT BROKEN LINES - vehicles from the left lane may. cross the broken ine to turn right within TOW-AMAY oNt PR sanvtin [weit (ROSS AT ‘p) Ce LCM 6. Miscellaneous Signs No entry for No entry for vehicles with z veils with 88 axl lad of oss vehicle eee mass of more more 2 tons than § tone No entry for No entry for tatacernn Megas) | cacecn Seas (ne) ices C2 ees iN length ss No blowing of No entry for horns vehicles with 3.5, meters in height Be aware of USE SEAT BELT sign is used pedestrian Pursuant to RA crossing 8750, the Seat Bolt Law. Be aware of children crossing Bike lane ahead Be aware of Persons with Disabilies crossing B. Warning Signs igns used to war motorists of potentially hazardous: tondtions on oF adjacent to the road. It advises motorists of foad conditions that require caution and may call for a eduction in speed, in the interest of safety and that of other oad users 1. Horizontal Signs ‘These signt are used to indicate the type of road curve ahead of the motorist. r\ REVERSE CURVE REVERSE TURN (DOUBLE CURVE) SHARP TURN (DOUBLE BEND) REVERSE CURVE WINDING ROAD HAIRPIN BEND. CCM Ltd Reece 2. Intersection Signs ‘Signs when one approaches an intersection or junction, A ee zoe oo Roundabout ahead ‘Sideroad junction ahead (Rotunda) ‘Approach to ‘Approach to ‘Approach to Intersection Intersection side intersection road merging trafic ®) tides 3, Advance Warning / Traffic Control Device Signs Signs when one approaches an intersection or junction, ‘Traffic Lights Ahead - driver must not ‘park or stop within six (6) meters ofthis sign as it reduces visibility for other cdrvers. a ‘Stop sign way road ahead emt EN Give way sign ahead A Narrow bridge ‘ahead, As End of 2way road ‘ahead ee ECC Lry CCL Cee uet Lise Fae SiaTaenian tae 6. Pedestrian Signs stow DOWN Pedestrian crossing a mn PED XING AEAD Opening bridge Uneven roaé——-Hump ahead ‘ahead head Be aware and stop for children crossing ahead Downhit sign Uphill sign Spill way sign Be aware and stop for Persons with Disabilties ahead bs Ld Flood-prone area —_Landslide-prone Slippery when wet ‘Advice to pedestrian to cross at ‘designated areas tree ato ial! a ‘Animal crossing Low-flying airplane ‘ahead "zone ©) &) cetting Ready to Drive \) & Getting iy Road Traffic Signs CL Ceca oe acca a 8. Supplementary Signs 7. Railway Level Crossing ‘SIDE ROAD se Preferred maximum speed gional sign on road during nermal, weather, traffic oe anon ‘conditions | Railroad crossing- vehicles must ‘slop or give the right of way i Ee) eae WHEN WET. combined withthe Distance to next ‘Slippery Road waming sign hazard area Alternative railway crossing postion in an area that can be easly seen 9, Other Warning Signs CLEARANCE) [or gyazace VERTICAL CLEARANCE Maximum height ofa vehicle Maximum Delgkt of a vehicle Imust be 2 meters orless, must be'4.6 meters ore BO) Ce ESCO C. Guide / Informative Signs 1. Advance Direction Signs “These signs indicate the direction(s) in which the motorist obliged to follow. Informs 3. Reassurance Direction Signs ‘Approximate distance of a particular exit er art gerboard Direction Signs Provides direction to towns, tourist spots, geographic interests at less important intersections 5. Street Name Signs the road users the names of roads and streets they are passing or entering PECL! 6. Town Names & Geographical Feature Signs Signs that convey the general information of interest, such: ‘geographical locations BATANGAS LAGUNA de BAY E 7. Service Signs Ooo 9, Route Markers Identification route number of arterial and national highway ‘and direction ofthe route. Philippine Highway Network In the Pritpings, cietance is (PU ] ea ‘measured tram Zero Kilometer teak ae eta soa eames ES] (ENO) coer eel aoe x0 sere daraae area severe nanae tare Sema e he | oes © Cy ea 10. Asian Highway Route Markers (Our country-assigned number is AH26. This is to the Asian Highways that have significance as" ‘through’ routes. Advance direction signs with route marker ‘shiela Asian Highway Leg Marker Sign Cees 'D. Signs on Expressways “These signs are essential fr the driver to have an advance {information to ensure that they can position thelr vehicles in the correct lanes. 1, Expressway Approach Signs Installed in advance or atthe nearest intersection or Interchange leading to the expressway. 2. Expressway Information Signs a S a LANE DIRECTION PROHIBITED ON EXPRESSWAY. USedt0.gude the prohibtsravelng onan expressway. mooi ito come intrsecton or an TOLL CHARGES- Interchange. inform crits the mount ofa charges required to pay at the tl plaza GCs » yearn as 3. Advance ns Placed in advancs of an exit toll 4. Expressway Exit Direction Signs 6. Start And End Of Expressway Signs (2d EE Ga eR 7. Expressway Traffic Instruction and Regulatory Signs ‘These special signe are normally seen exclusively for expressways Exit signs posted overhead before the ext ramp of the interchange Base 5. Expressway Service Signs qe a Distance and direction to Distance and direction to rest areas, ‘various expressway ‘Special signs that can be i seen 200 meters from the tall ext yO Urry Coed ie E. Traffic Instruction Signs ‘Those signs instruct the motorists to follow a direction or to ‘bey a course of action. It is in conjunction with regulatory or warning signs to form a standard treatment, and to suppor the operation of trafic rues, Supplementary Signs Movement Instruction Signs roe URL ite heen Driver must Stop ona slow down designated right ifthe intersection is stop line clear venues ‘se ane SLOW VENICLES USE RICIT LANE: MABAGAL 'SASARVAN MAMALAG!SA ARAN Oe De uicstikaeat aed ————b ‘emeles crook Vehicles with more than 4.8 moters in height must detour GIvEWAY To PEDESTRIANS. Driver must give way to Pedestrians. MaMaLacl SA KAMAN luaciean un twuusor TRAK AT BUS MAMALAGI SA KANAN MALIBAN KUNG LULUSOT means to stay ‘on right lane uniess passing other vehicles Detour directional signs No. igh TURN SIGNAL “Tum right on green light ‘Approaching dead end ee CO Oe aed FORM LANE, ‘CHEVRON SIGNS guide the ‘rivers through a change in horizontal alignment of the road Road is closed Drivers to form to all vehicles ‘one lane only TWO-WAY HAZARD MARKERS: warns the ‘ver ahead that the oad ahead is about to change direction. Directional sign for trucks and buses: F. Hazard Markers These are used to emphasize to the approaching driver @ marked change in the direction of travel and the presence of an obstruction ‘Sign used on a wide column of an ove structure, median island Type of Hazard Markers \WIOTH MARKERS - narrowing vehicie width ONE-WAY HAZARD MARKERS = eae Ingieate to the approaching driver the direction to be followed at the >>> fend ofthe road. OBSTRUCTION | MARKERS - road closure ahoad ) @) cetting Ready to Drive the pavement. in some cases, pavement markings: supplement to other trafic control devices, such as trafic nals and road signs. I simply guides traffic or gives advance Warning er may impose restricions supported by traffic Feguiations, A. LONGITUDINAL LINES CENTER LINE (OR SEPARATION LINE}. crossing of solid” white tines requires special care ‘and is discouraged. LANE LINE- changing of lane is allowed provided that itis safe to do so and will not result fo obstruction 8, BARRIER LINE DOUBLE SOLID YELLOW LINES never cross to pass ‘another vehici unless permitted. SINGLE SOLID ‘YELLOW LINE means overtaking is prohibited on both directions. SOLID YELLOW LANE ON LEFT OF TRAFFIC DIRECTION. a driver ‘ust nat stop atthe side 2 road marked wih a Continuous yelow edge Tine. Ceti BROKEN YELLOW LINE means passing is allowed BROKEN AND SOLID YELLOW LINES. overtaking is permitted fon the “side of the broken line but not on Side of sold line, 4, EDGE LINE- used 10 cuttine separate the outside edge of the pavement from the shoulder. Laney that the driver must change lanes if the driver wants to continue in the current direction. Continuity lines on the right mean that the lane will continue unaffected. TRANSITION LINES- are used to guide the trafic safely past obstructions on roadways such as islands, medi ‘kip, bridge piers or indicate changes in the width ofthe traveled portion of the roadway and an increase or reduction in traffic lanes. 1. STOP LINES - vehicles are required to stop before the tat line GIVE WAY oF HOLDING LINES "are markings consisting of a two adjacent broken white lines arose the carriageway at whieh drvers trust give way to all afc In Sovordance withthe standard san 2, PEDESTRIAN INTERSECTION NON-SIGNALIZED 4, ROUNDABOUT HOLDING LINES - vehicle within the rotunda have the fight-of-way over vehicies which are’ just about to enter. i TURN LINE is usd to PARKING BAY is used Guide vehicles through a park ut take note of P turning movement at parking spaces intersections DO NOT BLOCK INTERSECTION lines consist of yellow box within the intersection and yellow diagonal tines forming an “X" inside the box. The box should be open or ro vehicle should stay inside the box to avoid obstruction to other vehices, BUS AND PUJ LANE LINE Is an unbroken yellow line used to separate other vehicles from buses and PUL's ‘and. supplemented by raised pavement markers on concrete pavements, LOADING AND UNLOADING BAY LANE LINE is an unbroken white line used to indicate the proper location of Joading and unloading zone of public utility vehicles Preferably with parking restriction, ‘OBJECTS WITHIN THE ROADWAY MARKINGS ON CURBS. | Cute ROC acl Critcidasetdoalsed E. Raised Pavement Markers ‘Substitution of ane lines CAT'S EVES F. Other Markings [APPROACH MARKINGS TO ISLANDS AND OBSTRUCTIONS ©) @ coting Ready to Drive CHEVRON markings are often used to guide trafic into the right turning lanes ‘separated by an island, such asa comer island at a signalizad intersection. RAILROAD CROSSING AHEAD RUMBLE STRIPS are thermoplastic lane marking designed to ald and provide motorist with visual, audio ‘and mation warnings on the foad. Rumble Strips are highly visible horizontal nes. fon the road that produce a humming sound and ample bumpy ride to the motorists when ran over MOTORCYCLE LANES- lane allotes for motorycle riders find can be" shared by other vonides. Riders. arent allowed to stay on other lanes Unless instructed by enforeers tr the eger turning Into an Intersection ‘and must signal hisinerintenton ‘within 100 meters, BUS LANE - dosignated Janes for buses. Bus rivers are not allowed 10 tuse other lanes exept when Instructed by enforcers or when turning into an Intersection, Curb Markings for Parking and Loading / Unloading Restrictions eton CHAPTER | | : FOR BICYCLES ONLY — Painted in the pavement by solid white line along ether side of street ‘A. Checking Motor Vehicle and Documents B, Before Starting to Drive . Starting to Drive ering + Backing + Reversing or Backing Up D. Driving On the Road * Traffic Lights and Signals + Braking Distances +» Following Distances Speed Restrictions PAVEMENT ARROWS - used for lane control and in white color. « Right of Way | mia + Hand Signals on Starting, Stoppin; | sean ree neat aes rns ceiese o maes ose ‘speed limit posted on the road side. + Expressway Rules and Regulations E, Proactive Vehicle Maintenance + Basic Vehicle Parts and Basic Troubleshooting « Visible Smoke Emmission and its Probable Causes TRAFFIC LIGHTS AND SIGNAL Ta padee rae ne ven {Seng ht salt tm a um Hi be 90 rouge opoung Wee cso Son 0 tai gating. Staying too clos tothe vehicle infront of you sno room to maneuver whenever there is an unnecessary We on your ar Haran a sate cstance when folowing @ vehicte. This wis give You adequate space, time to react and to stop safely W necessary. ‘Dive motoreyces the same distance you would give to any other wohl. Motorycies are ented tothe same full ongth and width ft a otner vente on the oad, BRAKING DISTANCE ‘The distance traveled trom the ime you start to activate the brakes nt you bring the vee to a stop. The vehicle running at 100 kp In an ideal conditon ean travel 60 meters when applying a fall broke, PERCEPTION and REACTION DISTANCE ‘Aiow extra braking distance. It takes a split second for your fetes to respond and brain to react from the time you see a Potent hazara. A vehicle running at 10D kph has perception fistance of 20 meters TOTAL STOPPING DISTANCE Toke consideration of your percopton distance, reaction estance, and braking distance based on your speed to come Into total Stopping istanca. A vehicle running at 100 kph has aot stopping stance of 80 meters ona fl brake, Pen ES) i LD CELLO Driving On the Road PRESCRIBED RATE OF SPEED PER JOINT MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR 2018-001 DATED 17 PEcianeaehea nue JANUARY 2018 OF DOT, DPWH AND DILG FOLLOW THE TWO or THREE SECOND RULE faire Itis very important to avoid following another car too tosey, a it eacanreni ‘ives you less time to reac the diver in rot of you decides to marae aia brake or um suddenly, For safety, divers are advised to maintain an 8 distance of two or three seconds ofthe car in font. The ra = Varies on the welghtimass of the vehicle given the same speed ea Toe “The higher the mass, the long te time, <= “The distance ts measured inte rather than meter (or other units ui ‘of measurement) a It can be dificult w judge distances whe ‘TNA SONAR Ctving and what counts as a safe distance vares depending on speed Faron Tan ‘To judge the minimum safe distance according tothe two or three Ragone wim second rule pick a statonary object onthe other side ofthe road = i Tike elamopost or mbox. When the cain rat of you passes the anton teaps anon ‘object begin courting unl you reach the same abject hi “Recommended design speed under DPWH design, guidelines, ‘Standards and eer, volume IV (2015 ED) ‘SPEED RESTRICTIONS. Presta at of pedper Secon 35 of RASTO6 ii TE omer ICL Imtrore and | sina vondes “Tweugroieet | = — — && > ar ae = CLASSIFICATION OF ROAD Provincial Road Municipal / Cty Road Barangay Road a oP TMUP ETT LUT ©) DERE et TURNING MAKING THE LEFT TURN 1. Got in the lane well in ‘advance of the intersection. 2 2. Switch on your lett signal at least 30 meters before the turn and reduce speed, 3. Keep your wheels pointed straight ahead while stopped and waiting to cross the trafic. MAKING THE RIGHT TURN Get in the extreme right lane well in advance. 4, Make your turn into the lene nearest the center-lane and. approach oncoming —_left-turning vehicle so that they are on your right. Signal your intention to tum at least 30 meters before the turn, Give room to approaching long vehicles making a turn Check traffic in an intersection. approaching from the left ‘At the tum position, keep your vehicle close to the curb or ‘edge of the highway. MUSES onus LEFT TURN FROM ONE-WAY STREET TO TWO WAY STREET Signal your intention to turn let Look behind for trafic when the way is lear. “Move into the lofcand lane "keeping Immediate 1 the right ot the center tne. Look ahead to the rear, 19 the Tet and tothe right Beare making yout turn LEFT TURN FROM ONE-WAY STREET TO ONE-WAY STREET Signal your intontion to turn, Move tothe lane nearest othe cur that you are turing. Look ahead to the right andthe let befor starting to make tun Upon eniry into the one-way sree, stay nearest to the curb unt You reached the correct trate speea LEFT-TURN FROM ONE WAY STREET TO ONE WAY STREET ones Suse “i ‘be done provided that the >] vehi te rouge lf l ‘A left turn trom one-way Siroet moa” one-way fl stop and subject to the Nightetway and other oad users Dec U-TURN U-Turn is risky and prohibited in some areas. When doing "U" turn, start turning Yom the extreme right side ofthe center Fane. Check for trate in both direction and make the proper turn Signal. When tha way is clr, turn the steering wheal sharply to the lo wth care while moving forward. Do not change lane unt you reached the comect trate speed (B) Puree DULL Ey USING LANES HAND SIGNALS ON STARTING, STOPPING ‘OR TURNING. |} The crvor of any vehicle upon a highway, before. starting, stopping or tuning from a direct line, hall fst see that such fnovement can be made In safely, and any pedestrian may be | tifected by such movement, shal give a clearly audibe signal by ‘sounding the hom, and whenever the operation of any other | ‘Changing Lanes Check traffic ahead, behind and to the sides. Signal at least 30 meters in advance. Check rear view mirror and ‘ide mirrors for approaching vehicles. Take a quick glance. fn the bind spots. Steer into new lane while looking up the ‘midgle of the new lane, cancel your signal Vide approacting or following may be affected by such movement, shall give a signal plainly visible tothe driver of such ‘other vehicles ofthe intention fo make such movement, The signal narainraquired shal be given by means of extending tne nana and arm beyond the let sie of the vice, or By an approved mechanical or electrical signal device. Motor Venicie ROUNDABOUT (ROTUNDA) Hf you are about to entor @ roundabout or rotunda, yield the ‘ighter.nay to vehicles aready in the rouncabout Signal your intention and check your side mor before you ext the roundabout MEL CICLcEd (ICES LE Rane ) The driver of a vehicle shall not overtake or pass any CUE TANG AND PASSING yor vehicle proceeding in the same direction, at any Passing Is when the diver of slower vehicles uses passing fac (such a8 passing lanes, slow vehicle bays and diagonally ma Sealed shoulders) to let faster following vehicles pars: Overtaking wen the driver erosses the centre ine and uses the opposing Tane to pase a slower vehicle, ‘ignal, of unless permitted to do so by a watchman or a Douce officer, except on a highway having two or more Janos for movement of tratfic in one direction where the | Grivor of a vehicle may overtake or pass another vehicle on ho right. It shall not be construed to prohibit a driver ‘overtaking oF passing upon the right another vehicle which |e making or about to make a left turn RESTRICTION ON OVERTAKING AND PASSING ‘AS dined in RA4136, “(a) The dtiver of @ vehicle shall not ve tothe lt side ofthe cantar ine of 8 highway In overtaking or passing nother vehicle. proceeding ‘in the same direction, unless such left sie is 1 Slory abl, ands teeclencomg i tractor sunt ates ahead : permt auc oveatinger ost be i | (a) The driver of a vehicle shall not overtake or pass, or ftiempt to pass, any other vehicle, proceeding in the same. direction, between any points indicated by the placing of official temporary warning or caution signs indicating that men are working on the highway. ‘made in satty (0) The driver of a vehicle shall not overtake or pass, or fttempt to overtake or pass, any other vehicle proceeding in the same direction in any “no-passing or overtaking (©) The driver of @ vehicle shat! not ‘overtake oF pass another vehicle proceeding in the same direction, wien 9 a Approaching the erest ofa grade, nor ‘upon a curve inthe highway, where the ‘vers view ‘along the highway, is obstructed within a distance of five hundred feet ahead, except on highway having two oF more lanes for movement of trafic none direction Provided, That on a highway within 8 a business or residential dete. having {wo or more lanes Yor movement of tafe in one direction, the aver of a vehicle may overtake or pass another vehicle onthe right. PARKING HEADED DOWNHILL. |wmon parking headed downhil, tun front wheels nto the curb of toward the sidewaik: Whon parking ona sloping driveway, tum Ne ‘wheos so thatthe vehicle wil not roll nto street the Brake fall “Aways St parking brakes, Leave the vehicle n gear ANGLE PARKING. Angle parking Is sinilar to perpendicular parking, excopt the \ohides are aligned in an angle. Normally the angle ie alignod vith the cretion of vehicles approaching tho parking space. tis easior {0 ore into te parking space in contrast to perpendicular parking, EO UCL “Aroino of parting a vehicle parato to te rad an in ne with [Mer parkod vehicles. A paral parking inal requires criving Him past me parking Space. peal tothe parked vehicle in fom oF that space, Keeping a safe distance, then flowed by fversing into that space Sey | | 0 A PERPENDICULAR PARKING Ihmeans parking the cars side by sie, perpenclclar toa wall, curb fv something else. Ths type of parking is usually locatod in parking baye end garages Because many cars can park on limited Driving Fundamentals PARKING PROHIBITED IN SPECIFIED PLACES {As defined in RA.4136, parking Is prohibited on highway such as to Within four meters of ‘re hydrant => ro) oe OK On a crosswalk iin an intersection ‘or Within six meters ofthe intersection of ‘ub ines (@) Driving Fundamentals (On the roadway side of any vehicle stopped or parked at the curb or edge of the highway ‘At any place where official signs have been erected prohibiting parking ‘Whenever a motor vehicle is parked unattended on any highway, the driver must turn off the ignition ‘switch and stop the motor and notch effectively the hand brake." OOM On Cu Cac DME CUCU ICL DM Rukus oe Driving On the Road EXPRESSWAY RULES AND REGULATIONS. DRIVING ALONG EXPRESSWAY Lane No. 1 (imermost lane) or the lane nearest the Median Barrier or Median shall be used ony by vehides for overtaking hither vehicle but within the alowed speed, Overtaking Wahicles, however, do not have right-of-way. Cargo trucks, hhves, and slommoving vehicles are NOT allowed in Lane No 4 1. No person or vehice shall have any right of ingress or egress 10, ‘rom or across the Limited Acesss Facity ant or ftom abutting lands, except at such designates entylext polntsinterchanges, ‘Tho owneridrver of the vehicle shall be responsible for the payment of damages to expressway properly such as ral fhuards, lamp post, perimeter fence, median barre, buling, ec {ihe dies shall be assessed by the respondinglanprehending officer and pad othe Mana Nerh Tollvays Corporation. 2. Its unlawful to remove or cause the removal of right-of ay fences long the sides of he Limited Access Faciibes 8. A person oF group of persons is not allowed or pormittod to sland, stop lad, unload, or parka vehicle in the Limited Access Feacites except in designatd places. Speed limi (except in areas where specie speed limits are posted) - Minimum: 60 kph Maximum: 100 kph 4. In.case of vohcie emergency, breakdown or accent, impaired vehicles shall be removed trom the vavel way by authorized {owing operators without delay at the expense of the owner andl diver. ‘Source: Manila North Tolays Corporation ‘The folowing vehicles are not allowed to enter the Expressway al any ime 2 Motoreyces (low 400 ce), cycles, al kinds of scooters and bieyles; exceptions—only 1 back ro is alowed elms must be worn at al mes, , Vehicles being towed, except those which are being removes from the expressway, €, Dilapidated and not road.vorthy vehicles tke vehicles without heaelights tai hts, brake Hghts, vehicles with Inisalgned chassis, bald tres, ete. 4. Smoke belohers (per Clean Air Act RA. 8749) fe, Trucks carying construction aggregates (Including sand, ‘gravel and fil matoras) not levelled andor without cover {. Vehicles with cargo not battened down and/or not fm PLCC USE OF EXPRESSWAY LANES (oso etn) {ia pasa 2 | phono bse, rag ence 5 | tte passa sane na rages ‘atrovent Stoncarge rma scan mien eo ira postr ane wh or 15 Fein 10. 12 13. 15. 46. 7 18 10. DME nL CUCUC Ey DUM ect EXPRESSWAY DRIVING TIPS Look Ahead Enter Siow and Aeoalerate Fast before merging CoM MOr ECE ce Gece CuSO nor’ PROACTIVE VEHICLE MAINTENANCE Drive in Designated Lanes Slow down atthe entry and exit ots o not press the brake immociatly in caso of fat (blown) tro Maintain Sate Distance Beware of exosswinds Festina sae place when tired or sleepy / Dont take chances 9 ‘Do take a break Never challenge a racer Hazard switch ont stopping (for emergencies only) Pla atleast tkm ahead of extol Cooma tei tooo Repoar asia Slot pres the brake when approaching tll Keep ticket and cash (e-cards) within reach No aistractions -avold chatting and talking wih passengers Never stare at the oncoming headlights Never stare o look atthe eye ofthe other diver when overtaking Say Sorry i mistake is committed ‘Say THANK YOU if right of way is glvento you Be calm But aware and =a ei Lg ne that are round, rectangular with white and blue fekground are called: wer: Informative signs When can you lend your drivers license? Answer: Under no circumstances 2. Trafic jam can be prevented if you: le with broken line en a two-lane road means: ‘Answer: Keep opposing lanes open na inwvor: It separates traffic moving in opposite I you are parking uphill on street without @ curb, tum directions \whoois towards the panes at to do when you approach 2 crosswalk or pedestrian ‘Answer: Edge of the stroat What to do when you appr C jane? ‘Aan intersection wth trafic ight, ake al turn only | Arower: Sop an yl to pedestrians when: q Answer: The green light is on and there Islet tun tight Driving an unregistered motor vehicle isa violation with a p fine ot ‘Answer: Fine of Php 10,000 Graft and corruption in the trafic enforcement system can ih What is considered a parking violation? be eliminated by: ‘Answer: Parking within 5 meters from a signalized ‘Answer: Self disciplined drivers and obeying tratfic eee rules and regulations tersecti [W). Groen light at an intersection means: 6. On a four (4) lanes road with single white line, you can Answer: Pedestrians are not alowed to cross the ‘Answer: Overtake by passing over the solid white line pedestrian lanes ‘A double sold yew line with broken white tine in between! 17. Steady red ight at an intersection means: mmeane Answer: Stop at the designated line ‘Answer: Absolutely no overtaking 18, Flashing yetow light means: When making a U-tumn you shoud Answer: Proceed through the intersection with caution Answer: Check for traffic behind you and inaicate your intentions witha lef ura signal a 19. The penalty of driving a motor vehicle while under the. | influence of alcohol forthe first offense: ‘Answer: Non-professional drivers license shall be confiscated and suspended for a period of fwelve (12) months upon final conviction by 2 regular court 8. Signs that are triangular in shape and with a red colored border are called ‘Answer: Caution or warning sign 10. Signs that are round, inverted triangle oF octagonal and with red colored boarders ars calle: ‘Answer: Regulatory signs 20, When a driver of PUV refuses to render service, convey passengers, such violation is penalized with Answer: Fine of Php 1,000 @) Ts 21. If the driver is using @ motor vehicle in commiting ac ‘and is convicted, his driver's license shail be ‘Answer: Revoked and wil pay a fine le driving with a maximum speed and you have to op suddenly, you should: Iswer: Apply your brakes gently with steady pressure 22. The Temporary Operator's Permit (TOP) authorizes the) ‘apprehended driver to operate motor vehicle for a peri exceeding ‘Answer: 72 hours from the tine and date of the iss nen another vehicle is following you too close, you jhould ‘Answer: Slow down gradually and give him the Signal to overtake you 28, When do you have a complete/tull stop? Answer: Ata red traffic light 24. On a two-lane road, overtaking is only allowed only at ‘Answer: Left lane 25, Parking is considered as @ violation when a motor vehic ‘Answer: Park at the entrance and exit of hospital and) fire stations ‘Adriver while on highway shall yield the right of way to: "Answer: Pedesrians within a crosswalk When parking uphill without a curb, turn your wheels: Answer: Towards the edge of the road 26. Parking is prohiite: ‘Answer: Within an intersection | When parking downhill, you must ‘Answer: Turn your wheels to cur 27. When the traffic ight is steady green and steady letiigh Answer: Vehicles can go straight or vehicles on the. ight Jleft can make @ lefUright turn | 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 one ‘action that can cause you to skid and losa conto! ‘Answer: Improper braking 28. What isthe maximum penalty for crving under the influe Of liquar or prohitited erugs? ‘Answer: Revocation of license 28. Ifa driver is found to have a fake or counterfeit license divers license shall be: Answer: Confiscated and cannot secure a driver's license for six (6) months in an addition to @ fine I your motor vehicle Breaks down on the road, what should you do? | Answor: Switch on the hazard warning lights and display an EWD at least 10 meters behind the stalled device 30. On a wet road, you must ‘Answer: Slow down Mashing red signal means: yor: You must stop and then go only when itis safe to do so 38, When driving downhill on @ mountain road always: ‘Answer: Shift to low gear so the engine braking can help you control your speed 9920 while driving at night should keep on: The distance that you can see where you come to.@ complete stop within the distance that your headlights can light up 40. The headlights should be used often as needed to ‘Answer: Make your intentions known to drivers arod you 41. Aan intersection, i wo (2) vehicles arrived atthe sa time, which vehicie has the right of way? Answer: Vehicle on the right Ope that afacts your visibility? wer: Defective ar dirty headlights non driving at night, you shoute 42, When negotiating a curve on a highway at a relative st id rad 4 Answer: Always turn your headlights on speed you should Answer: Decrease your speed further as you enter bing passed is normal part of eriving and should not be lkon as an insult to ono's abit, you shout: Answer: Slow down and make it easy to stop 43, When planning to overtake a slower vehicle infront of night, you should ‘Answer: Flick your dimmer, switch two of three timed signify your intention to the driver of the vehicle that you intend to overtake I} When oncoming vehicle deliberately crosses the centerline to pass another vehicle, you should be: | Answer: Alert and be ready to slow down or stop it necessary 444, When a vehicle coming in the opposite direction decid ‘overtake, now would you avoid head on collision? ‘Answer: Reduce your speed right away and give way 2 When an oncoming vehicle crosses the canterine in a straight road you should be: ‘Answer: Slow down and keep to right 45. Driving in heavy rains can be extremely dangerous bet Visibility is limited, What should you do? ‘Answer: When you cannot see more than 20 meters. ‘ront of you, turn on your hazard lights! headlights and look for a safe place to park J). When an oncoming vehicle is forced to cross the centeriine to avoid hiting another vehicle which suddenly pulled out from the lane, just: irt and be prepared to slow down and give Le) '‘S) Reviewer aU lg LE UL Gucace Ha ceubacacts ight Vehicles: Non-Professional “he trafic signs wars you that school children may be [resent inthe vicinity [Anower: Pentagon ‘54. When an oncoming vehicle crosses tt loft turn, a driver should ‘Answer: Wait for oncoming traffic to cle centering up [Adiiver of a vehicle approaching a yield signin an Imersection shal ‘Anewer: Slow down and yild th ‘vehicle in the intersection ‘55. When approaching a flooded area and you have to go through it, what should you do? ‘Answer: Proceed at a very slow speed ight of way to any 56.A single solid yellow or white line means ‘Answer: Passingfovertaking is not allowed ‘Afiashing relight means: ‘Answer: Stop 57. 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 Wi. Wnen the vehicle you are driving runs ofthe road or hits an lectric post or parked car, your most probable reason is ‘Answer: You are driving oo fast and lost control of your vehicle 58, To avoid intersection colision, a driver must Answer: Know and practice the rules relating tothe right | 10 nen you have to stop a atic at ‘of way and proper procedure in cx Answer: Stop before and close tothe stop line 7. The trafic sign in an inverted Wiangle means ‘Answer: Give Way sign 58, Passing/overtaking is allowed Answer: On highway with two or more lanes (68, The proper hand signal for a left tur is ‘Answer: Left arm straight in horizontal position 60. Acriver on a highway shal yild the right of way to ‘Answer: Police / fire department vehicles and ‘ambulances when such vehicles are on offical business 169, Using the shoulder ofthe road to pass the right ofthe car ahead of you i: ‘newer: Against the law 61. Aver on a highway shal yield the right of way to: ‘Answer: Pedestrians crossing within a crosswalk 70, The Temporary Operators Permit (TOP) authorizes the ‘apprehended ériver to operate motor vehicle for a period rot exceeding ‘Anewer: 72 hours OCs 71. Ared flag or re light must be attached to any load that ver park or stop atthe side ofthe road witha fre hydrant: ‘extends over: River. & metere ‘Answer: One meter to the rear-end of the vehicle river __ park or stop atthe side ofthe road within 6 72. When a vehicle stars to skid, what should you do: lors ofa crosswalk because it reduces visibility of ‘Answer: Slow down, ease off the gas pedal and turn idestvians to the drivers. whoels fo the direction of the skid newer: Should not 3. To obtain one's driver's license, one must be at least ‘Acriver must park within the cure by putting the car in low Answer: 18 yoars old Wear and setting the parking brake for at least [Wnswer: 30 centimeters 74. If you are parking uphill without a curb, turn the wheels | towards the: na ‘When parking uphill with a curb, tum wheels towards the: Answer: Edge of the street Answer: Center of the street 76. f you park acing downnil, aways tun your wheels to In bad concitons, the 2-second rule shouldbe increased to the Answer: 4 seconds Answer: Edge of the street How close should another car before dim your headlights? 76. In the intorest of safety, every driver is obliged to do mor tn than the law demand, fin doubt exists at an intersection, The effects of alcohol in diving are: ‘one must: (Intersection Safety Rule) If. The effects of alconot 2 ‘Answer: Poor oordination of body movements and lack of self-judgment 7. driver is driving too fast into a curva, he: I, The effects of alcohol in criving are: TTT RTC ‘Answer: Poor coordination of body movements and lack of judgement 78, Railway crossing are marked with a crossbuck sign and i usually wth warning lights. These signe and signal mean ‘river must stop, slow down and proceed as directed. If stop is required, sop from the nearest ral atleast Answer: 5 meters co CATS Tg | Having @ driver's license is: Answer: Privilege 87 fhe crver is turing le, he must: (U-ur Left Rule) ‘Answer: Yield to approaching ears | who are required to wear a prescribed helmet? ‘Answer: All motorcycle riders are required tw helmets with ICC sticker at all times 188, Ifa driver passes bind person, he: ‘Answer: Should not sound his horn £89, you ae driving ina cur lane which ends anead, what would o ist in order to merge without intrering wih other trac? ‘Answer: Change lane tothe left When driving with a group of motoreycle riders, & staggered formation: ‘Answer: Is recommended at all times 90. A steady red ross moans: ‘Answer: You cannot drive on this lane you carry a load it should be ‘Answer: Either over or in front of the rear axle ° In changing lanes, what should be done frst? Answer: Make signal 100. To execute a safe turn, a motoreycle rider should always: ‘Answer: Lean the motorcycle in the direction of the ‘curve or turn '82, Some divers are constantly sounding their noms, especialy it fr in a hurry which fan offense. When is such a situation allo ‘Answer: When itis done as a waming to avold acclaent “101. pre-trip inspection should be completes: ‘Answer: Before operating the motor vehicle £8, The speed limits signs along the roadways should be thought of ‘Answer: The recommended speed under the best condition 402. The vehicle you are driving is stalled on a two-way (opposite direction) highway, where do you place the Early ‘Waring Device (WD)? ‘Answer: 4 meters at the back and front ofthe stalled vehicle 24, Wen following behing another car, is considered sate ule to alow atleast: ‘Answer: One car length per 10 miles or 20 kms. 103. When do you park or stop should a heavy fog occurs? ‘Answer: Park at a rest area or vehicle stop until the foo, has lifted. 95, To avod confusion to other road users, fer changing lanes, finishing a tum and evertaking the driver should: ‘Answer: Make sure your signal light turns off ater changing lanes, overtaking and finishing a sum 404, When do you drive off of the paved roadway to pass. ‘another vehicle? ‘Answer: Under no circumstances 105. tis illegal to park: Answer: within 4 meters of a fre hydrant and within ‘meters from the intersection 108. Before making a turn, the driver should use the turns at what distance? ‘Answer: 30 meters 4107. As per R.A.4136, the brakes on every vehicle (other ‘motorcycie) must Answer: Consist of a good foot and hand brake 108. When are you permitted to double park? Answer: Ne 108. Ifthe driver will be under medication, he should: ‘Answer: Consult a doctor about the effects before

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