LTO Practice Test

LTO Exam at a Glance

What the LTO is and how it works

According to Land Transportation Office (LTO), Department of Transportation, Republic of the Philippines, “80% or at least 20 correct answers out of 25 questions.”^[1]

The Land Transportation Office (LTO), under the Department of Transportation, tests drivers before it issues or renews a license. The format depends on the license and the situation, so check which one applies to you.

• License renewal: the CDE Online Validation Exam is taken online through the LTMS portal, and you must log in to your account. It has 25 questions, and the passing score is 80%, meaning at least 20 correct answers. There is no time limit.
• Non-professional driver's license written exam: 40 questions, and 30 correct answers (75%) are needed to pass.
• Professional driver's license written exam: 60 questions, and 45 correct answers (75%) are needed to pass.
• Practical driving exam: you start at 100 points and lose points for errors. The passing score is 70.

We have not verified the eligibility rules, fees or retake rules, and they can change. Check them on the LTO portal or at your LTO office before you apply. The question counts and scores above come from LTO and published sources. Use our sets to practise the rules and reasoning behind the answers, and treat the official LTO material as the authority.

Worked examples: how to reason through LTO questions

These are practice questions written for this site, not questions from the real exam. Each explanation shows why the right answer is right and why the others are wrong.

Example 1

Question: Why is it against the law to stop or park on an expressway?

1. It poses a risk of rear-end collisions and obstructs emergency vehicles
2. It is prohibited by local authorities
3. It causes traffic congestion on the expressway
4. It results in fines under the Road Traffic Act

Answer: A. It poses a risk of rear-end collisions and obstructs emergency vehicles

Explanation:

The correct answer is that stopping or parking on an expressway risks rear-end collisions and blocks emergency vehicles. Traffic moves fast and continuously, so a stationary vehicle is a hazard the drivers behind may not have time to avoid.

The other options point to the wrong reason. Saying it is prohibited by local authorities only names who made the rule, not why. Congestion can follow, but it is a side effect and not the safety concern behind the ban. Citing fines under the Road Traffic Act describes a penalty, not the reason the act is illegal.

Rule to remember: when a question asks why something is prohibited, choose the answer about the safety hazard, not the penalty or the authority.

Example 2

Question: When two vehicles meet on a narrow mountain road and one must back up, who should yield?

1. The heavier vehicle
2. The vehicle going downhill
3. The vehicle going uphill
4. The vehicle that arrived last

Answer: B. The vehicle going downhill

Explanation:

The correct answer is the vehicle going downhill. On a narrow mountain road, that driver has the better view of the road and more control while reversing, so that driver backs up and yields.

The heavier vehicle is wrong because weight does not decide who yields. The vehicle going uphill is wrong because it is harder for that driver to stop and reverse safely on a slope, and it usually has less room to maneuver. The vehicle that arrived last is wrong because order of arrival is not the rule on a steep narrow road, where the terrain decides.

Rule to remember: on narrow mountain roads, the downhill vehicle gives way to the uphill vehicle.

Example 3

Question: How far from a stop sign must a driver not park?

1. 3 meters
2. 5 meters
3. 6 meters
4. 10 meters

Answer: C. 6 meters

Explanation:

The correct answer is 6 meters. A driver must not park within that distance of a stop sign, so that approaching drivers can see the sign and the intersection ahead.

The other options are wrong because of the distances they give. 3 meters and 5 meters are shorter than the required clearance, so a car parked there could still block the sign. 10 meters is longer than the rule needs, so it is not the figure to remember.

Rule to remember: parking limits near signs and intersections exist to keep sight lines clear. When a question asks for a distance, connect it to visibility and learn the exact figure from the official source.

How to use these practice tests

Start by reading the official LTO driver's manual and the exam notes for your license type, so you know which format applies to you: the renewal validation exam, a written exam, or the practical exam. Then work through our practice sets by topic. Begin with the sets on road signs and pavement markings and on right-of-way, because those need recognition and quick recall. Move on to violations and penalties, licensing and registration, and vehicle safety.

After each set, read the explanation for every question you missed, and write down the rule behind it in a sentence of your own. Retake the same set a few days later and see whether the misses have moved. Keep a short list of rules you keep getting wrong and check each one against the official material, since our questions are written with AI tools and do not replace LTO sources. Near test day, mix topics so you get used to switching between them, and check the LTO portal for current requirements.

Sources & last verified

1. Land Transportation Office (LTO), Department of Transportation, Republic of the Philippines — number of questions, time limit, passing score, delivery (official source). “80% or at least 20 correct answers out of 25 questions.” Verified Oct 17, 2026 · source checked Oct 17, 2026.
2. elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph — number of questions, passing score (official source). “30 correct answers out of the 40 questions” Verified Oct 27, 2026 · source checked Oct 27, 2026.

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