Professional — Motorcycle Reviewer
50 questions · Professional · DL codes A, A1
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1You are caught for a violation. Is it proper to bargain with the enforcer?
✓ No; raise any complaint at the proper adjudication office
Negotiating a violation with an enforcer is improper for both parties. If you want to contest a ticket, do it at the proper adjudication office.
2Which of these is a qualification for a professional driver?
✓ Must be able to read and write
Being able to read and write is one of the basic qualifications for a professional driver's license, so the driver can understand signs, rules and documents.
3How can you tell that a motorcycle helmet meets quality standards?
✓ It has ICC or PS stickers on the back
Standard helmets carry an ICC (Import Commodity Clearance) or PS (Philippine Standard) sticker at the back, which shows they meet quality standards.
4What must a professional tricycle driver do while on duty?
✓ wear proper uniform
Professional tricycle drivers on duty are expected to wear a proper uniform for identification and professionalism.
5Spilled diesel or oil on the road is a hazard to all motorists, but most of all to whom?
✓ motorcyclists
Spilled diesel or oil makes the road slippery. Two-wheeled vehicles are most likely to skid and lose balance on it.
6The LTFRB issues franchises (CPC) to public utility vehicle operators. Which vehicle type is NOT covered?
✓ tricycles
Tricycle operators get permits from the concerned local government unit, not a franchise or CPC from the LTFRB.
7What should you wear when riding a motorcycle at night?
8What is the penalty for letting passengers sit on the roof or cover of a sidecar?
✓ Monetary fines
Letting passengers ride on the top or cover of a sidecar is a violation punished with monetary fines.
9You are about to slow down. What should you check for first?
✓ vehicles behind to avoid collision
Before slowing down, check for vehicles behind you so they are not surprised and do not hit you from the rear.
10Which of these keeps you safe when riding a motorcycle?
✓ wear standard helmet and proper protective gear
A standard helmet and proper protective gear are basic safety requirements for motorcycle riders.
11The vehicle ahead of you will NOT let you pass. What should you do?
✓ be patient and do NOT overtake
If the vehicle ahead does not give way, stay patient and do not force an overtake.
12What is the safest way to brake to a stop?
✓ Use the front and rear brakes together
Using both brakes together gives the most balanced and controlled stop on a motorcycle.
13Which should you avoid using while making a U-turn?
✓ the front wheel brake
During a slow, tight U-turn the handlebars are turned. Using the front brake then can make the motorcycle lose balance and fall.
14When merging into traffic, what should you check?
✓ your speed, brakes, side mirrors and signals
When merging, adjust your speed, be ready to brake, check your mirrors and signal your intention to the traffic you are joining.
15Where should a rider's feet be while the motorcycle is moving?
✓ firmly step on the footrests
Keeping your feet firmly on the footrests keeps the motorcycle balanced and under control.
16Who approves the fare matrix for tricycles?
✓ Local Government Unit
Tricycles are regulated by the local government unit, which approves their fare matrix.
17A tricycle driver must charge fares based on the prescribed ____.
18By law, where are riders NOT allowed to drive?
✓ the sidewalks and center island
The law does not allow riders to drive on sidewalks or the center island.
R.A. No. 4136 · Manual p. 174
19Besides the Motorized Tricycle Operator's Permit (MTOP), which documents must be displayed where they can be seen?
✓ Identification Card and Fare Matrix
Besides the MTOP, a tricycle must visibly display the driver's identification card and the fare matrix.
20Does a for-hire tricycle need a CPC from the LTFRB before it can operate?
✓ No; tricycle operators get permits from the LGU
Tricycles for hire do not need a CPC from the LTFRB. Their operators get permits from the concerned local government unit.
21What engine size must a motorcycle have to be allowed on expressways?
✓ 400cc and above
Under DPWH Department Order 123 and Toll Regulatory Board rules, only motorcycles of 400cc and above may use Philippine expressways.
22May a motorcycle rider stop inside a yellow box?
✓ No, riders may never stop inside a yellow box
A yellow box junction must be kept clear. No vehicle, including a motorcycle, may stop inside it.
23Is it safe to use a handheld phone while riding a motorcycle?
✓ No, it is against the law under the Anti-Distracted Driving Act
R.A. No. 10913 prohibits using a handheld phone while driving, including on a motorcycle.
24What do broken yellow lines permit motorists to do?
✓ to overtake and cross when it is safe
Broken yellow lines allow overtaking and crossing, but only when it is safe to do so.
25At an intersection with a plain inverted triangle sign, what should you do?
✓ Slow down and yield to vehicles in the intersection
A blank inverted triangle is the Give Way sign. Slow down and yield to vehicles already in the intersection.
26A custom-made top box must not be larger than what size?
✓ 2 feet x 2 feet x 2 feet
The custom-made top box may not be larger than 2 x 2 x 2 feet.
27May a rider install a blinking taillight on a motorcycle?
✓ No, it is an illegal modification
A blinking taillight counts as an illegal modification under Joint Administrative Order No. 2014-01.
28What color may a motorcycle headlight be?
✓ yellowish white or yellow
Motorcycle headlights must be yellowish white or yellow. Other colors, such as blue, are not allowed.
29A motorcycle's brake light must be what color?
✓ bright red
Brake lights must be bright red so drivers behind can easily see that you are stopping.
30How many bulbs may each auxiliary (LED) lamp have?
✓ Six (6)
LTO guidelines allow at most two auxiliary LED lamps, each with no more than six bulbs. They must not be combined into a light bar.
31You feel tired and sleepy while riding. What should you do?
✓ stop and take a rest
If you feel tired or sleepy, stop and rest. Fatigue slows your reactions and can cause crashes.
32What is the maximum Blood Alcohol Content allowed for a motorcyclist?
✓ 0.00%
Motorcycle riders must not have any alcohol in their blood (0.00% BAC). If you drink, don't drive.
33Under R.A. No. 10666 (Children's Safety on Motorcycles Act), when may a child ride a motorcycle as an exemption?
✓ When the child needs immediate medical attention
R.A. No. 10666 allows a child to ride a motorcycle when the child needs immediate medical attention.
34Why is it risky to ride right beside a car?
✓ It is prone to road crash due to blind spots
Riding alongside a car puts you in the car driver's blind spot, where you may not be seen.
35Getting enough sleep and staying physically fit is a sign of what?
✓ good professional driver's trait
A well-rested, physically fit driver is more alert, which is a good professional driver's trait.
36What should you expect when riding with a passenger on the back?
✓ longer braking distance
The extra weight of a back rider means the motorcycle needs more distance to stop.
37What does an orange traffic sign tell you?
✓ Roadwork ahead; follow the posted speed limit
Orange signs are used for roadwork areas. Slow down and follow the posted speed limit.
38You are unsure whether to overtake the vehicle ahead. What should you do?
39A solid yellow line means a motorist must NOT ____.
40Two passengers want to ride on the back of your motorcycle. What should you do?
✓ Allow only one back rider
A motorcycle may carry only one back rider.
AO No. AHS-2008-015 · Manual p. 177
41When is the right time to check your side mirrors?
✓ Upon boarding and before moving off, then regularly while riding
Check and adjust your side mirrors when you get on the motorcycle, before you move off.
42To see better when you are behind a long vehicle, you should ____.
✓ stay further back
Staying further back behind a long vehicle lets you see more of the road ahead and lets its driver see you.
43In group riding, which hand signal means "Follow Me"?
✓ Left hand straight up, palm forward
In group riding, the 'Follow Me' signal is the left arm held straight up with the palm facing forward.
44What does an inverted triangle sign with a red border mean?
✓ yield the right-of-way
An inverted triangle with a red border is the Give Way sign. Yield the right-of-way to other traffic.
45How long may a saddle box be?
✓ It must not go past the rear end of the motorcycle
A saddle box must not stick out past the tail end of the motorcycle.
46How wide may a saddle box be?
✓ No more than fourteen (14) inches from the motorcycle's sides
A saddle box may not stick out more than 14 inches from the sides of the motorcycle.
47What usually makes a battery explode?
✓ overcharging drained battery
Overcharging a drained battery can cause gas buildup and make the battery explode.
48Which gauge shows the engine's revolutions per minute (RPM)?
49What should you do before getting off your motorcycle?
✓ Properly place the side stand
Before getting off, put the side stand down properly so the motorcycle does not fall.
50What must a rider switch off before moving off?
✓ choke
The choke is used to start a cold engine and should be turned off before moving off.
Questions and answers are from the Land Transportation Office's Filipino Driver's Manual, Vol. 1, 2nd Edition (2021). brgy.to is not affiliated with the LTO.