Land Transportation Office (LTO)

- an authority in the form prescribed by the LTO granted to a person to operate a private motor vehicle.

NONPROFESSIONAL DL (NPDL)

For new DL, applicants are only allowed to apply for ________under DL Codes A, A1, B, B1 and B2, or combination thereof.

NPDL

- refers to previous code representing the vehicle category/ies that a licensed person is allowed to operate

RESTRICTION CODE (RC)

An authority granted by the LTO to a qualified person to assist the driver of a public utility vehicle in fare collection and/or ensuring the safety of the passengers and/or cargo while the said vehicle is in operation.

CONDUCTOR'S LICENSE (CL)

An authority in the form prescribed by the LTO granted to a person to operate motor vehicle that is either nonprofessional or professional driver's license.

DRIVER'S LICENSE (DL)

- refers to the collective code representing the vehicle category/ies that a licensed person is allowed to operate.

DRIVER'S LICENSE CODE (DL Code)

must be a holder of a professional driver's license corresponding to the type of DL Code he/she operates and must comply with the required training every renewal of DL specified below:

Driver for Special-purpose Vehicle (SV)

A driver with accumulated Demerit Points is not allowed to _______________________, within the period specified below, counted from the date of settlement of fines and penalties.

apply for Additional DL Code/s or apply for Change of DL Classification

- Renewal of CL after ____________ from the expiry date shall require the holder to take and pass the written examination and pay the corresponding penalty in addition to the basic fee.

two (2) years

After ___________ from the date of issuance of SP, the holder is required to acquire a new SP bearing the same SP number and undergo the required apprenticeship period reckoned from the date of issuance of the new SP. All records of training courses are retained.

two (2) years

The ___ is valid for one (1) year from the date of its issuance. After one (1) year, it cannot be used for purposes of the practical driving course. However, it can be used to apply for NPDL if the practical driving course has been completed within the one (1) year validity period.

SP

An authority granted by the LTO to a person who desires to learn to operate a motor vehicle. The student-driver must be accompanied by a duly licensed driver, acting as driving instructor, possessing the appropriate license code/s for the desired type of motor vehicle.

STUDENT-DRIVER'S PERMIT (SP)

- during the validity of DL and will revert to zero (0) after renewal

Accumulation Period

Holders of DL with MT Clutch Code are allowed to operate vehicles with ________________

Automatic Transmission (AT)

- an updated road safety seminar designed by LTO for DL holders. Drivers are required to attend this seminar prior to renewal of the initial five (5) year license. An intervention program is required for those habitual traffic violators depending on the accumulated demerit points.

DRIVING ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM (DEP)

Holders of DL with AT Clutch Code are not allowed to operate vehicles with _________________

Manual Transmission (MT).

a certification issued by a registered physician of an LTO accredited medical clinic stating the result of applicant's medical examination and valid for a period of sixty (60) days from the date of issuance.

Medical Certificate

- an authority in the form prescribed by the LTO granted to any driver hired or paid for driving or operating a motor vehicle whether for private use or for hire to the public.

PROFESSIONAL DL (PDL)

A new CL is valid for five (5) years reckoned from the date of birth of the licensee, unless sooner revoked or suspended. A holder of CL who has not committed any violation/s during the five (5) year period preceding its expiration is entitled to renewal of such license valid for ten (10) years.

VALIDITY OF CONDUCTOR'S LICENSE (CL)

- refers to motor vehicle category as specified in the Philippine National Standard on Road Vehicles-Classification and Definition.

VEHICLE CATEGORY (VC)

Drivers of public utility vehicles (PUV) are meted with_____________ for every traffic violation committed while operating a For Hire motor vehicle including the driver of a private motor vehicle operating as a PUV but without proper authority from the LTFRB.

double demerit points

Bona fide tourist with valid FDL is allowed to operate motor vehicles for no more than _________of their stay in the Philippines.

ninety (90) days

A DL holder with automatic transmission (AT) Clutch Code who intends to operate manual transmission (MT) must take and pass the ____________

practical driving test

The LTO personnel or its accredited assessor shall conduct the Practical Driving Test which shall be done within the LTO authorized test route. Any test conducted outside of the designated test route shall be declared null and void. Failed applicants may re-apply after ____________

seven (7) calendar days.

A driver who is not able to complete the intervention program within ________days from his last apprehension, after a notice has been given, shall have his driver's license suspended until he is able to attend the required course.

thirty (30)