LTO Land Transportation Laws 4 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Under RA 10586 (Anti-Drunk and Drugged Driving Act), who is authorized to conduct field sobriety tests on a suspected impaired driver?
- Any registered citizen who witnesses the driving
- Authorized law enforcement officers (Correct answer)
- LTO examiners only
- Barangay officials only
Correct answer: Authorized law enforcement officers
Only authorized law enforcement officers — PNP, NBI, and similar agencies — may legally administer field sobriety tests under RA 10586.
Question 2: Which of the following acts constitutes 'reckless driving' under RA 4136?
- Driving 5 kph over the speed limit on an empty road
- Overtaking on a blind curve endangering other road users (Correct answer)
- Momentarily crossing a lane to avoid a pothole
- Using hazard lights during heavy rain
Correct answer: Overtaking on a blind curve endangering other road users
Overtaking on a blind curve is a textbook example of reckless driving because it creates a high risk of collision that endangers lives.
Question 3: What is the primary purpose of the Motor Vehicle User's Charge (MVUC) collected under RA 8794?
- To fund LTO employee salaries
- To finance road construction, maintenance, and road safety programs (Correct answer)
- To subsidize fuel prices for public utility vehicles
- To pay for vehicle importation permits
Correct answer: To finance road construction, maintenance, and road safety programs
RA 8794 earmarks MVUC revenues specifically for road construction, maintenance, and road safety enhancement programs.
Question 4: Under RA 10913 (Anti-Distracted Driving Act), which of the following is NOT considered a prohibited act while driving?
- Sending a text message while the vehicle is in motion
- Watching a video on a dashboard-mounted GPS in navigation mode (Correct answer)
- Reading a printed map while driving
- Using a handheld radio transmitter while moving
Correct answer: Watching a video on a dashboard-mounted GPS in navigation mode
A dashboard-mounted device displaying navigation information is explicitly excluded from the prohibition because it is not a handheld distraction.
Question 5: A 'colorum' vehicle under Philippine transportation law refers to:
- A vehicle with an expired OR/CR by more than 1 year
- A vehicle operating as a public utility vehicle without a valid franchise (Correct answer)
- A vehicle modified beyond its original factory specifications
- A vehicle with altered or tampered plate numbers
Correct answer: A vehicle operating as a public utility vehicle without a valid franchise
A colorum vehicle is one offering public transportation services without a Certificate of Public Convenience issued by the LTFRB.
Question 6: Under RA 4136, what is the minimum age requirement to apply for a non-professional driver's license?
- 16 years old
- 18 years old (Correct answer)
- 17 years old
- 21 years old
Correct answer: 18 years old
Applicants must be at least 18 years old to qualify for a non-professional driver's license under RA 4136.
Question 7: What action must a vehicle owner take when transferring ownership of a registered motor vehicle under RA 4136?
- Notify the LTO within 10 days of the sale
- Report the transfer to the LTFRB within 30 days
- File a transfer of ownership with the LTO within the prescribed period and pay corresponding fees (Correct answer)
- Simply hand over the OR/CR to the new owner with no further steps
Correct answer: File a transfer of ownership with the LTO within the prescribed period and pay corresponding fees
RA 4136 requires both seller and buyer to complete a formal transfer of ownership at the LTO, updating registration records and paying applicable fees.
LTO Land Transportation Laws 4
Under RA 10586 (Anti-Drunk and Drugged Driving Act), who is authorized to conduct field sobriety tests on a suspected impaired driver?