LTO Written Exam - Full Detail, tips, and guide

About to get your first car, or have now become legally eligible to drive on the Philippine roads? Well, in both cases, a driving licence is the first thing you need before sitting on the driving seat.

In case you are not aware of the driving licence obtaining process and the kind that you should go for, you might want to have a look at this story.

Next, you need to prepare for the LTO exam, which is the toughest obstacle between you and your driver's licence.

So, how difficult is the LTO exam and what kind of preparations you should do? Let's discuss every bit as you read on. To begin with, many of the Filipinos mistake the "LTO Practical Driving Test" as the most challenging part of the process of obtaining their driver's licence. However, the truth is the other way around. While the "LTO Practical Driving Test" is rather short and won't take more than 5 to 10 minutes, it is the "LTO Written Exam" that is the real deal.

To know about both the written and practical exams, check out our detailed story on the same here.

Moving on, the "LTO Written Exam" consists of 40 or 60 questions depending on whether you've applied for a "non-professional licence" or "professional licence". To pass in the written test for a "non-professional licence", you need to answer at least 30 questions correctly out of the 40 asked, whereas the minimum score for a "professional licence" is 45 out of 60. Once you answer the desired number of questions correctly, you'll be able to appear for the "LTO Practical Driving Test".

What happens before the LTO Written Exam?

• You get your photograph taken
• Your digital signature gets created
• You have to pay the applicable fees

Language & content of the "LTO Written Exam" -

Before you appear for the written exam for your driver's licence, you must know about the content of the exam. Moreover, LTO allows one to give the exam in either English or Filipino according to his/her convenience. In the written exam, the questions are conveniently broken into sections within the quizzes that are randomised each time.

Following are the topics that you should have a thorough knowledge of to pass the "LTO Written Exam" with flying colors:

• Signs and markings: Road signs, lane markings, and other road markings
• Parking: Rules and restrictions relating to vehicle parking in the Philippines
• Emergencies: What to do during driving emergencies such as mechanical failures and accidents
• Road position: Where you should position your vehicle while driving
• Violations and penalties: What happens if you commit a driving offence
• General knowledge: Basic driving knowledge every motorist should know
• Handing and driving: The know-hows of driving the optimal way

What are the LTO Wittern Exam test categories?

• General driving knowledge
• Parking
• Driving emergencies
• Handling and driving
• Road signs and lane markings
• Road position

Here are some LTO Written Exam sample questions -

Just like any other major examination in the world, LTO also provides the Filipinos with a lot of sample questions related to the "LTO Written Exam". We have brought you one question from every section that holds importance in the exam. Here you go:

Emergencies

Q. When a vehicle starts to skid, what should the driver do?

A. Immediately step on the brakes

B. Hold firmly on to the wheel while slowing down the vehicle

C. Turn the wheels tp the opposite the direction of the skid

Correct Answer: B

General Knowledge

Q. How should you behave when an approaching officer flags down your vehicle?

A. Ignore the apprehending officer and drive away at increased speed

B. Stop and argue with the apprehending officer

C. Surrender your driver's license and other documents upon demand

Correct Answer: C

Handling & Driving

Q. What technique can be done with a manual car when trying to get started while driving on a steep uphill gradient to prevent your car from rolling backwards?

A. headlight technique

B. jumpstart technique

C. handbrake technique

D. gas pedal technique

Correct Answer: C

Parking

Q. When loading or unloading passengers, we usually stop at the:

A. right side of the road nearest the sidewalk

B. middle of the road

C. intersection

Correct Answer: A

Road Position

Q. In a roundabout (rotunda), which has road rights?

A. The vehicles facing the yellow light

B. The vehicles already in the roundabout

C. The vehicles approaching the roundabout

Correct Answer: B

Signs & Markings

Q. What is the meaning of a traffic sign that has a triangle with red color?

A. Warning sign

B. Reminder sign

C. Information sign

Correct Answer: A

Violations & Penalties

Q. What traffic violation have you committed if you pick-up passengers on prohibited zones?

A. Discourtesy to motorist

B. Reckless driving

C. Obstructing the free flow of traffic

Correct Answer: C

That's all about the LTO Written Exam. We hope you will be well prepared if and when you take on the exam. We wish you all the best for the same!

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