The Land Transportation Office (LTO) written exam is required for all driver license applicants in the Philippines. The test covers traffic signs and road markings, key provisions of the Land Transportation and Traffic Code (Republic Act 4136), anti-distracted driving rules, right-of-way principles, speed limits, and defensive driving techniques. This free printable PDF compiles the most commonly tested questions so you can study offline before your actual LTO exam appointment.
Print this reviewer, work through each item, and check your answers against the key provided. Reviewing missed items is the fastest way to identify gaps before test day.
Traffic signs make up a large portion of LTO exam questions. Regulatory signs (red borders or backgrounds) tell drivers what they must or must not do — examples include stop signs, no-entry signs, and speed limit markers. Warning signs (yellow diamond shapes) alert drivers to hazards ahead such as intersections, curves, and school zones. Informative or guide signs (green or blue backgrounds) provide directional and distance information.
Republic Act 4136, the Land Transportation and Traffic Code, governs vehicle registration, driver licensing, and traffic rules on Philippine roads. Key provisions include rules on overtaking, turning, parking, and pedestrian right-of-way. RA 10913, the Anti-Distracted Driving Act, prohibits the use of mobile phones and other electronic devices while driving; violations carry fines and license suspension. The seat belt law (RA 8750) requires all front-seat occupants to wear seat belts at all times.
Right-of-way questions test your knowledge of priority at uncontrolled intersections, roundabouts, and pedestrian crossings. Speed limits on Philippine roads include 60 kph on national highways, 30 kph in school zones during school hours, and limits posted at construction sites. Defensive driving principles — maintaining safe following distance, scanning ahead, and anticipating hazards — are also tested. The LTO written exam consists of 40 questions; applicants must answer at least 30 correctly (75%) to pass.
Print the PDF and answer every question before checking the answer key. Track your score per section — traffic signs, traffic laws, right-of-way, and penalties. Aim for a score of 80% or higher in each section before your exam date. Pay particular attention to traffic sign recognition, as visual sign identification questions appear frequently and require visual memory rather than just reading comprehension.
Supplement this PDF with our free online LTO practice tests, which include all sign images in full color and provide immediate feedback after each question. The combination of printed review and timed online simulation gives you the best preparation for the actual LTO computer-based test.