Theoretical Driving Course (TDC) For Student Driver’s Permit Applicants
Subject No. 2
ROAD AND TRAFFIC RULES
Topic Outline:
1. Traffic Signs, Signals and Pavement Marking
2. Rules on Turning, Overtaking and Right of Way
3. Rules on Parking and other Provisions
4. Expressway Rules and Regulations
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Theoretical Driving Course (TDC) For Student Driver’s Permit Applicants
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TRAFFIC SIGNS, SIGNALS AND PAVEMENT MARKINGS
Regulatory Signs - Signs that inform road users of traffic laws and regulations which, if
disregarded, will constitute an offense.
PROHIBITIVE
DIRECTIONAL SIGNS
PARKING AND GIVE WAY
SIGNS
MISCELLANEOUS SIGNS
YIELD SIGN
STOP SIGN
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Theoretical Driving Course (TDC) For Student Driver’s Permit Applicants
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Theoretical Driving Course (TDC) For Student Driver’s Permit Applicants
Subject No. 2
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Theoretical Driving Course (TDC) For Student Driver’s Permit Applicants
Subject No. 2
Speeding does not apply to the following:
A physician or his driver
The driver of a hospital ambulance
Any driver bringing a wounded or sick person
The driver of a motor vehicle belonging to the Armed Forces
The driver of a vehicle in pursuit of a criminal;
A law-enforcement officer in pursuit of violator of traffic laws
The fire truck driver
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Theoretical Driving Course (TDC) For Student Driver’s Permit Applicants
Subject No. 2
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Theoretical Driving Course (TDC) For Student Driver’s Permit Applicants
Subject No. 2
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Theoretical Driving Course (TDC) For Student Driver’s Permit Applicants
Subject No. 2
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Theoretical Driving Course (TDC) For Student Driver’s Permit Applicants
Subject No. 2
Warning Signs - Signs used to warn motorists of potentially hazardous conditions on or
adjacent to the road.
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Theoretical Driving Course (TDC) For Student Driver’s Permit Applicants
Subject No. 2
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Theoretical Driving Course (TDC) For Student Driver’s Permit Applicants
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Theoretical Driving Course (TDC) For Student Driver’s Permit Applicants
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SUPPLEMENTAL WARNING SIGNS
GUIDE OR INFORMATIVE SIGNS
-Informs and advice road users about the directions, distances, routes, the location of
services for road users, and point of interest.
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Theoretical Driving Course (TDC) For Student Driver’s Permit Applicants
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SERVICE SIGNS
GUIDE OR INFORMATIVE SIGNS
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OTHER EXPRESSWAY SIGNS
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OTHER EXPRESSWAY SIGNS
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OTHER TRAFFIC INSTRUCTION SIGNS
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Theoretical Driving Course (TDC) For Student Driver’s Permit Applicants
Subject No. 2
HAZARD MARKERS - These are used to emphasize to the approaching driver a marked
change in the direction of travel and the presence of an obstruction.
ROADWORKS SIGNS
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PAVEMENT MARKINGS
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Theoretical Driving Course (TDC) For Student Driver’s Permit Applicants
Subject No. 2
PAVEMENT MARKINGS
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Theoretical Driving Course (TDC) For Student Driver’s Permit Applicants
Subject No. 2
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Theoretical Driving Course (TDC) For Student Driver’s Permit Applicants
Subject No. 2
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Theoretical Driving Course (TDC) For Student Driver’s Permit Applicants
Subject No. 2
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Theoretical Driving Course (TDC) For Student Driver’s Permit Applicants
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TRAFFIC LIGHTS
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Theoretical Driving Course (TDC) For Student Driver’s Permit Applicants
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PROPER HAND SIGNALS
RULES ON TURNING AND OVERTAKING
When turning to the left in going from one highway to another, every vehicle shall be
conducted to the right of the center of the intersection of the highway.
Every person operating a motor vehicle or an animal-drawn vehicle on a highway shall
pass to the right when meeting persons or vehicles coming toward him, and to the left
when overtaking persons or vehicles going the same direction
Overtaking a Vehicle. – The driver of any motor vehicle overtaking another vehicle proceeding
in the same direction shall pass at a safe distance to the left thereof.
Driver to Give Way to Overtaking Vehicle. – shall not increase the speed of his vehicle until
completely passed by the overtaking vehicle
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Theoretical Driving Course (TDC) For Student Driver’s Permit Applicants
Subject No. 2
Restrictions on Overtaking and Passing
The driver of a vehicle shall not drive to the left side of the center line of a highway in
overtaking or passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction, unless such left
side is clearly visible, and is free of oncoming traffic for a sufficient distance ahead to
permit such overtaking or passing to be made in safety.
The driver of a vehicle shall not overtake or pass another vehicle proceeding in the same
direction, when approaching the crest of a grade, not upon a curve in the highway,
where the driver’s view along the highway is obstructed within a distance of five hundred
feet ahead, except on a highway having two or more lanes for movement of traffic in one
direction where the driver of a vehicle may overtake or pass another vehicle
No driver shall overtake at any railway grade crossing overtaking or pass another vehicle
proceeding in the same direction at any railway grade crossing.
The driver of any motor vehicle overtaking another vehicle proceeding in the same
direction shall pass at a safe distance to the left thereof, and shall not again drive to the
right side of the highway until safely clear of such overtaken vehicle
Overtaking upon a curve- No driver shall overtake or pass another vehicle proceeding in the
same direction upon a curve in a highway where the driver's view along the highway is
obstructed within a distance of 500 feet ahead.
Overtaking at an intersection- No driver shall overtake or pass another vehicle in the same
direction at any intersection of highways except on a highway having two or more lanes for
movement of traffic in one direction where the driver of a vehicle may overtake another vehicle
on the right.
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Theoretical Driving Course (TDC) For Student Driver’s Permit Applicants
Subject No. 2
RIGHT- OF -WAY RULES
Right of Way.
The driver of a vehicle upon a highway shall bring to a full stop such vehicle before traversing
any “through highway” or railroad crossing
must
give
way
YELLOW BOX PROHIBITIONS:
Do not block the intersection even when making a
turn
Do not make a U-turn
Yield the right-of-way to those inside the yellow box
Never communicate or exchange pleasantries with
fellow motorists or road users
Do not park within 6 meters upon intersections
Do not load/ unload passengers or goods
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RIGHT OF WAY AND SPEED DE-RESTRICTION OF EMERGENCY VEHICLES
The driver of a vehicle upon a highway shall yield the right of way to police or fire
department vehicles and ambulances when such vehicles are operated on official
business and the drivers thereof sound audible signal of their approach.
GENERAL RULES ON TURNING
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Theoretical Driving Course (TDC) For Student Driver’s Permit Applicants
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PARKING
Parking IS PROHIBITIED
a. In an intersection
b. On a crosswalk
c. Within 6 meters of the intersection
d. 4 meters from the driveway entrance
e. Within 4 meters from a fire hydrant
f. In front of a private driveway
g. On the roadway side of any unmoving or parked MV at the curb or edge of the
highway
h. At any place where signs of prohibitions have been installed
HITCHING AND DRIVING AGAINST TRAFFIC
a. Hitching or permitting a person or a bicycle, motorcycle, tricycle or skate roller to hitch
to a motor vehicle
b.Driving against traffic- failure to pass to the right when meeting persons or vehicles
coming towards him
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Theoretical Driving Course (TDC) For Student Driver’s Permit Applicants
Subject No. 2
USE OF RED FLAGS
Whenever the load of any vehicle extends more than one meter beyond the bed or body
thereof, there shall be displayed at every projecting end of such load a red flag not less
than thirty centimetres both in length and width, except that during the hours fixed under
subsection
There shall be displayed, in lieu of the required red flags, red lights visible at least fifty
meters away.
RED FLAG LIGHTS MUST BE SWITCHED ON not later than one-half hour after sunset
and until at least one-half hour before sunrise and whenever weather conditions so
require, shall both be lighted.
MUFFLERS
Every motor vehicle propelled by an internal combustion engine shall be equipped with a
muffler,
No motor vehicle shall be operated in such a manner as to cause it to emit or make any
unnecessary or disagreeable odor, smoke or noise.
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Theoretical Driving Course (TDC) For Student Driver’s Permit Applicants
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TIRES
No motor vehicle with metallic tires shall be operated upon any public highway
solid tires whenever used shall be of sufficient thickness to prevent the metal rims
thereof from coming in direct contact with the road
IN CASE OF A ROAD CRASH
DUTIES OF THE DRIVES IN CASE OF CRASH
The driver present shall show his driver's license, give his true name and address and
also the true name and address of the owner of the motor vehicle.
No driver of a motor vehicle concerned in a vehicular accident shall leave the scene of
the accident without aiding the victim, except under any of the following circumstances:
1. If he is in imminent danger of being seriously harmed by any person or
persons by reason of the accident;
2. If he reports the accident to the nearest officer of the law; or
3. If he has to summon a physician or nurse to aid the victim.
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Theoretical Driving Course (TDC) For Student Driver’s Permit Applicants
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OTHER DRIVING RULES
RA 4136
Section 52 - No person shall drive or park a motor vehicle upon or along any sidewalk,
path or alley not intended for vehicular traffic or parking.
Section 54 - No person shall drive his motor vehicle in such a manner as to obstruct or
impede the passage of any vehicle, nor, while discharging or taking on passengers or
loading or unloading freight, obstruct the free passage of other vehicles on the highway.
Are red lights allowed at the front of a motor vehicle?
No - RA 4136 Sec 34c
What is the allowable height of top clearance lights?
10 cms – Sec 34c
What shall be the color of taillights visible within 100 meters?
Red – Sec 34d
What shall be the color of plate light?
White – Sec 34d
What shall be the color of brake lights?
Bright Red – Sec 34e
Section 35. Restriction as to Speed
Section 36. Speed limits uniform throughout the Philippines
Section 38. Classification of highways
Section 47. Parked Vehicle – Unattended, engine off, notched hand brake
Section 48. Reckless Driving
Section 49. Right of way for police and other emergency vehicles
Section 50. Tampering with Vehicles
Section 53. Driving under the influence of – discussed in RA 10586
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