Driving lessons

• The driver must be able to see the road ahead clearly
• Student-Driver’s Permit (SP) is an authority granted by the LTO to a person who desires to learn to operate a motor vehicle.
• The student-driver must be accompanied by a duly licensed driver, acting as driving instructor, possessing the appropriate license code/s for the desired type of motor vehicle.
• The SP is valid for one (1) year from the date of its issuance.
• After one (1) year, the SP cannot be used for purposes of the practical driving course.
• The SP can be used to apply for Non-Professional Driver’s License (NPDL) if the practical driving course has been completed within the one (1) year validity period.
• After two (2) years from the date of issuance of SP, the holder is required to acquire a new SP bearing the same SP number and undergo the required apprenticeship period reckoned from the date of issuance of the new SP.
• All records of training courses are retained.
• SP may be renewed on or before the expiry date if the holder is not ready to apply for Driver’s License (DL).
• Except for settlement of penalties due to traffic violations, only the basic fee is to be collected for the renewal of SP after the expiry date.
• The holder must be accompanied by a duly licensed driver, accredited by LTO as driving instructor, possessing the appropriate license codes with respect to the motor vehicle category applied for.
• Prior to application of DL, the holder shall present a Certification that he/she has undergone the Driving Course conducted by LTO Accredited TESDA Training Center or Driving School.
• Conductor's License (CL) is an authority granted by the LTO to a qualified person to assist the driver of a public utility vehicle in fare collection and/or ensuring the safety of the passengers and/or cargo while the said vehicle is in operation.
• A new CL is valid for five (5) years reckoned from the date of birth of the licensee, unless sooner revoked or suspended.
• A holder of CL who has not committed any violation/s during the five (5) year period preceding its expiration is entitled to renewal of such license valid for ten (10) years.
• Renewal of CL after two (2) years from the expiry date shall require the holder to take and pass the written examination and pay the corresponding penalty in addition to the basic fee.
• Driver's License (DL) is an authority in the form prescribed by the LTO granted to a person to operate motor vehicle that is either nonprofessional or professional driver’s license.
• Non-Professional Driver’s License (NPDL) is an authority in the form prescribed by the LTO granted to a person to operate a private motor vehicle.
• Professional Driver’s License (PDL) is an authority in the form prescribed by the LTO granted to any driver hired or paid for driving or operating a motor vehicle whether for private use or for hire to the public.
• Drivers’ License Code (DL Code) refers to the collective code representing the vehicle category/ies that a licensed person is allowed to operate.
• Driving Enhancement Program (DEP) is an updated road safety seminar designed by LTO for DL holders.
• Drivers are required to attend this seminar prior to renewal of the initial five (5) year license.
• An intervention program is required for those habitual traffic violators depending on the accumulated demerit points.
• Vehicle Category (VC) refers to motor vehicle category as specified in the Philippine National Standard on Road Vehicles-Classification and Definition.
• Restriction Code (RC) refers to previous code representing the vehicle category/ies that a licensed person is allowed to operate.