LTO Traffic Safety Questions and Answers 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Under RA 10586, what is the maximum blood alcohol concentration (BAC) allowed for non-professional drivers in the Philippines?
- 0.00% (zero tolerance)
- 0.05% (Correct answer)
- 0.08%
- 0.10%
Correct answer: 0.05%
Under RA 10586 (Anti-Drunk and Drugged Driving Act), non-professional drivers must have a BAC below 0.05%.
Republic Act 10586, the Anti-Drunk and Drugged Driving Act of 2013, sets BAC limits: 0.05% for non-professional drivers, 0.00% (zero tolerance) for professional drivers and those driving public utility vehicles, school buses, or heavy equipment. Exceeding these limits results in arrest, confiscation of license, and criminal liability.
Question 2: When is a driver legally required to use headlights in the Philippines?
- Only on expressways at night
- During nighttime, in tunnels, and when visibility is poor due to rain or fog (Correct answer)
- Only during declared emergencies
- Headlights are optional at the driver's preference
Correct answer: During nighttime, in tunnels, and when visibility is poor due to rain or fog
Headlights are required at night, in tunnels, and whenever visibility is reduced due to rain, fog, or other conditions.
Under RA 4136, vehicles must use headlights from sunset to sunrise, inside tunnels, and whenever weather conditions reduce visibility. This ensures both that the driver can see the road and that other drivers and pedestrians can see the vehicle. Driving without headlights in these conditions is a traffic violation.
Question 3: Republic Act 8750 (Seat Belt Law) requires seat belts to be used by:
- Only the driver
- Driver and all front-seat passengers
- Driver, all front-seat, and all rear-seat passengers (Correct answer)
- Only passengers in the back seat
Correct answer: Driver, all front-seat, and all rear-seat passengers
RA 8750 requires the driver and all passengers, both front and rear, to wear seat belts while the vehicle is in motion.
Republic Act 8750 (Seat Belt Use Act of 1999) as amended requires all occupants of a vehicle to wear seat belts. This applies to driver and all passengers including those in the rear seats. Children below a certain weight must use approved child restraint systems. Violations are subject to fines.
Question 4: What action should a driver take when approached by an emergency vehicle with sirens and flashing lights?
- Speed up to clear the road faster
- Pull over to the right side of the road and stop to let the emergency vehicle pass (Correct answer)
- Maintain current speed and lane position
- Follow behind the emergency vehicle closely
Correct answer: Pull over to the right side of the road and stop to let the emergency vehicle pass
Drivers must pull over to the right and stop to allow emergency vehicles with sirens and lights to pass unobstructed.
Philippine traffic law requires all drivers to yield to emergency vehicles operating with sirens and emergency lights. Drivers must pull to the right side of the road and stop. Failure to yield is a traffic violation and may contribute to loss of life by delaying emergency response.
Question 5: Under RA 11229 (Child Safety in Motor Vehicles Act), child passengers below 12 years old must be seated:
- Front passenger seat with the seat belt on
- Rear seats in appropriate child restraint systems (Correct answer)
- On the lap of an adult in the front seat
- In the cargo area of an SUV
Correct answer: Rear seats in appropriate child restraint systems
Under RA 11229, children below 12 years old must be seated in the rear and secured in appropriate child restraint systems.
Republic Act 11229 requires children below 12 years old or below 150 cm tall to be seated in the back seat using age-appropriate child restraint systems. The front passenger seat deploys airbags that can injure or kill small children. Violations carry significant fines.
Question 6: Using a handheld mobile phone while driving in the Philippines is regulated by which law?
- Republic Act 4136
- Republic Act 10913 (Anti-Distracted Driving Act) (Correct answer)
- Republic Act 8750
- Republic Act 10586
Correct answer: Republic Act 10913 (Anti-Distracted Driving Act)
RA 10913, the Anti-Distracted Driving Act, prohibits the use of handheld mobile phones and other electronic devices while driving.
Republic Act 10913 (Anti-Distracted Driving Act of 2016) prohibits drivers from using mobile phones, eating, grooming, reading, and other activities that distract from driving. Only hands-free devices are permitted. Violators face fines, license confiscation, and community service for repeat offenses.
LTO Traffic Safety Questions and Answers 2
Under RA 10586, what is the maximum blood alcohol concentration (BAC) allowed for non-professional drivers in the Philippines?