LTO Rules and Road Etiquette Questions and Answers 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: At a four-way intersection where all vehicles arrive simultaneously, who has the right-of-way?
- The largest vehicle
- The vehicle to the RIGHT of the other driver (Correct answer)
- The vehicle traveling fastest
- The driver who sounds the horn first
Correct answer: The vehicle to the RIGHT of the other driver
When multiple vehicles arrive at an intersection simultaneously, the vehicle to the RIGHT has the right-of-way — the 'yield to the right' rule.
RA 4136 specifies right-of-way rules. When vehicles approach an intersection at the same time, the driver on the left must yield to the vehicle on the right. This rule prevents deadlock and reduces confusion. At intersections with traffic signals or signs, those take precedence over this general rule.
Question 2: A vehicle making a left turn at an intersection must yield to:
- No one — left turns always have priority
- Oncoming vehicles proceeding straight through the intersection (Correct answer)
- Vehicles turning right at the same intersection
- Pedestrians only, not other vehicles
Correct answer: Oncoming vehicles proceeding straight through the intersection
Vehicles making a left turn must yield to all oncoming traffic traveling straight through the intersection before completing the turn.
Left turns require crossing the path of oncoming traffic, making them inherently higher-risk. Philippine traffic rules require left-turning drivers to yield to oncoming vehicles. The left-turning driver must wait for a safe gap and must also yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk.
Question 3: When overtaking another vehicle on a two-lane road, a driver must ensure:
- There is enough space and visibility to complete the pass safely before any oncoming traffic arrives (Correct answer)
- The other driver agrees via hand signal before overtaking
- Speed is reduced below 40 kph during the maneuver
- Only overtaking on the left side is permitted at all times
Correct answer: There is enough space and visibility to complete the pass safely before any oncoming traffic arrives
Before overtaking, the driver must verify there is sufficient clear road ahead to complete the pass without interfering with oncoming traffic.
Overtaking on two-lane roads is one of the most dangerous driving maneuvers. The driver must check for a clear, straight section of road with no oncoming traffic for the entire duration of the pass. Overtaking near curves, hills, crossings, and intersections is always illegal.
Question 4: A driver approaching an intersection notices the traffic light has just turned amber (yellow). The correct action is:
- Accelerate to pass before red
- Stop before the stop bar if it is safe to do so (Correct answer)
- Sound the horn and proceed
- Make a U-turn to avoid the intersection
Correct answer: Stop before the stop bar if it is safe to do so
A yellow traffic light means prepare to stop. If the driver can safely stop before the stop bar, they must do so.
The amber (yellow) signal indicates the light is about to turn red. Drivers who can safely stop must stop before the stop bar. Only if stopping would be dangerous due to speed or proximity to the intersection should the driver proceed carefully. Accelerating to beat a yellow light is dangerous.
Question 5: On a multi-lane road, which lane should a driver use for normal driving?
- The leftmost (fast) lane at all times
- The rightmost lane or an appropriate middle lane, keeping the left lane clear for overtaking (Correct answer)
- Any lane as long as they signal
- The centerline of two lanes to maximize space
Correct answer: The rightmost lane or an appropriate middle lane, keeping the left lane clear for overtaking
Normal driving should occur in the right or center lanes; the leftmost lane is reserved for overtaking and faster traffic.
Philippine traffic rules follow the 'keep right except to pass' principle on multi-lane roads. Slow-moving vehicles should use the rightmost lanes. The leftmost lane is for overtaking only. Lane hogging — staying in the left lane without passing — is a violation enforced on expressways.
Question 6: What should a driver do when they wish to change lanes on a multi-lane highway?
- Change lanes immediately if there is space
- Check mirrors, signal at least 30 meters before the lane change, check blind spots, then change lanes (Correct answer)
- Sound the horn to warn other drivers, then change lanes
- Only change lanes at designated lane-change zones
Correct answer: Check mirrors, signal at least 30 meters before the lane change, check blind spots, then change lanes
Safe lane changes require mirror checks, signaling in advance, blind spot checks, and then executing the change smoothly.
Proper lane-change procedure: 1) Check mirrors (rear and side); 2) Signal your intention (at least 30 meters in advance); 3) Check blind spots by briefly turning your head; 4) Ensure the target lane is clear; 5) Gradually move into the lane. Failure to signal or check blind spots before lane changes is a leading cause of side-swipe accidents.
LTO Rules and Road Etiquette Questions and Answers 2
At a four-way intersection where all vehicles arrive simultaneously, who has the right-of-way?