LTO - Exam Reviewer Driver's Licensing and Registration Questions and Answers 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: How often must a Philippine driver's license be renewed under current LTO regulations?
- Every year
- Every 3 years
- Every 5 years (Correct answer)
- Every 10 years
Correct answer: Every 5 years
Philippine driver's licenses are renewed every 5 years under current LTO regulations.
The LTO issues driver's licenses valid for 5 years. Renewal requires appearing at an LTO office, passing a medical examination, and completing required documentation. Driving with an expired license is a traffic violation.
Question 2: What is the minimum age requirement to apply for a non-professional driver's license in the Philippines?
- 16 years old
- 17 years old
- 18 years old (Correct answer)
- 21 years old
Correct answer: 18 years old
Applicants must be at least 18 years old to apply for a non-professional driver's license.
Under LTO regulations, a non-professional driver's license may be issued to applicants aged 18 years and above. Student driver's permits may be issued at a younger age (17) but require supervision. Applicants must also pass written and practical driving tests, a medical examination, and submit required documents.
Question 3: What must a driver do if their license is lost or stolen?
- Continue driving using a photocopy until the renewal date
- Report the loss to the LTO and apply for a replacement license (Correct answer)
- Apply for a new license at any government agency
- Stop driving until the next renewal period
Correct answer: Report the loss to the LTO and apply for a replacement license
A lost or stolen license must be reported to the LTO, and the driver must apply for a replacement to continue driving legally.
When a driver's license is lost or stolen, the driver must file a report and apply for a replacement at the LTO. The replacement process requires an affidavit of loss, a police report for stolen licenses, payment of fees, and verification of identity. Driving with only a photocopy of a license is not legally acceptable.
Question 4: What additional requirement is needed for a driver to upgrade from a Non-Professional to a Professional Driver's License?
- Just paying an upgrade fee at the LTO
- At least 1 year of valid non-professional license experience plus passing additional examinations (Correct answer)
- Completing a 3-day driving seminar only
- No additional requirements — any driver can request the upgrade
Correct answer: At least 1 year of valid non-professional license experience plus passing additional examinations
Upgrading to a professional license requires at least 1 year of non-professional license experience and passing additional written and practical examinations.
Professional driver's licenses authorize operating vehicles for hire. The upgrade requires: holding a valid non-professional license for at least 1 year, passing professional license written and practical tests, a medical certificate, and payment of fees.
Question 5: A student driver's permit (SDP) allows the holder to drive only when:
- Alone on quiet residential streets only
- Accompanied by a licensed driver in the passenger seat who can take control (Correct answer)
- At any time on public roads as long as they are cautious
- Only within a driving school compound
Correct answer: Accompanied by a licensed driver in the passenger seat who can take control
A student driver's permit holder must always be accompanied by a duly licensed driver while operating a motor vehicle on public roads.
The Student Driver's Permit (SDP) issued by the LTO authorizes a learner to practice driving on public roads ONLY when accompanied by a properly licensed driver who can assist in controlling the vehicle. Solo driving with an SDP is illegal.
Question 6: What is a 'Conduction Sticker' in the context of Philippine vehicle registration?
- A sticker indicating the vehicle has passed emissions testing
- A temporary authorization for a newly purchased vehicle to use public roads before permanent plates are issued (Correct answer)
- A permit for oversize vehicles
- A window sticker showing the vehicle's insurance provider
Correct answer: A temporary authorization for a newly purchased vehicle to use public roads before permanent plates are issued
A conduction sticker is a temporary authorization allowing a newly bought vehicle to travel on public roads while awaiting its permanent license plate.
When a vehicle is sold by a dealer in the Philippines, it is issued a conduction sticker — a numbered temporary authorization allowing the vehicle to be driven from the dealer to the buyer's location and during the processing of permanent registration. The conduction number is also the basis for the initial plate assignment.
LTO - Exam Reviewer Driver's Licensing and Registration Questions and Answers 2
How often must a Philippine driver's license be renewed under current LTO regulations?