LTO CDE Online Validation Exam Reviewer

To help you obtain the Comprehensive Driver’s Education (CDE) certificate online, we have created this 100-question CDE Online Validation Exam Reviewer. This reviewer is designed to help you prepare for the actual CDE Online Validation Exam available on the Land Transportation Management System (LTMS) portal online, and is considered an essential step in completing the requirements for renewing your driver’s license.

The reviewer covers all topics included in the CDE course. The passing score is 80%, which means you need at least 20 correct answers out of the 25 questions on the test. Note that there is no time limit for answering these questions.

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LTO CDE Online Validation Exam Questions (100 Items)

Carefully read each question and choose the most accurate response based on the knowledge you gained from the LTO CDE Course. Make sure that you understand each question well before selecting an answer, for better chances at achieving the passing score on your first take:

1. If you’re about to make a left turn and a fast-moving vehicle from the opposite direction suddenly heads towards your intended turn, what should you do?

allow the fast-moving vehicle to pass
immediately turn right
drive fast to avoid the fast-moving vehicle

2. Who is exempt from Republic Act No. 10666, also known as the Children’s Safety on Motorcycles Act?

Child going to school
Child who needs to be transported for immediate medical attention
All of the above

3. What color should auxiliary lamps installed at the front of a vehicle be?

any color may do
red
white or yellowish white

4. What is the maximum validity period for a driver’s license renewal if the driver has no traffic violations at the time of renewal?

5 years validity
10 years validity
15 years validity

5. Who is exempt from using seat belts?

Bus drivers
Tricycle drivers
SUV drivers

6. What are the three types of field sobriety tests?

Eye test, walk and turn, one leg stand
Eye test, running straight, jumping rope
Reading and Comprehension Test, Singing the National Anthem and Drinking one liter of fresh water

7. Under what circumstances can a child be exempt from using a child restraint system?

If the child will be late for a medical appointment
If the child is going to school
If the child requires immediate medical treatment

8. Under what circumstances is it mandatory for a motorcycle rider to wear a helmet?

For long and short drives
For long or short drives and in any type of road or highway
For national road only

9. This warning sign indicates that drivers must exercise caution because:

The driver is approaching a slippery road
The driver is approaching a dangerous curve
The driver is approaching a zigzag road

10. Is it permissible for a driver to use a photocopy of their driver’s license while driving?

No, unless authorized by the traffic enforcer
Yes, if the photocopy is the exact size and color of the original
No

11. How many hours can a Temporary Operator’s Permit (TOP) be used as a temporary driver’s license?

72 hours
48 hours
24 hours

12. What will be the validity of a driver’s license if the driver has a traffic violation at the time of renewal?

10 years validity
5 years validity
3 years validity

13. A red curb marking indicates______?

No parking
No loading / unloading
Garage parking

14. How can you make the most effective use of your headlights?

clean brake pedal with oil lubricants
keep the windshield and mirrors clean
apply oil on the windshield or mirrors

15. Can a driver receive a 10-year license validity if they have traffic violations on their record?

No
Yes
Yes – if all penalties are paid 15 days prior to renewal

16. This traffic sign indicates:

No overtaking zone
One-way traffic
Two-way traffic

17. A custom-built storage compartment installed behind a motorcycle seat, classified as a motorcycle accessory.

Top Box
Customized Top-Box
Saddle Bags/Box

18. Can you ride a motorcycle with a license that has DL Code B?

Yes
No, unless authorized by a traffic enforcer
No

19. If your vehicle is stopped at an intersection, which color of traffic light allows you to compose text messages?

None, texting is prohibited even if the vehicle is stopped at an intersection
Red, so that no one may be distracted
Yellow, so that texting may be done longer

20. Which of the following statements is correct?

A DL holder with authority to drive vehicles with manual transmission (MT) is not allowed to drive vehicles with automatic transmission (AT)
A DL holder with authority to drive vehicles with automatic transmission (AT) is allowed to drive vehicles with manual transmission (MT)
A DL holder with authority to drive vehicles with manual transmission (MT) is allowed to operate vehicles with automatic transmission (AT)

21. Can a child restraint system that has expired but still appears to be in good condition be used?

Yes
No
Yes, provided that it is allowed by traffic enforcers

22. Where should a motorcycle’s license plate be displayed?

At the fuel tank of motorcycle
At the rear of the motorcycle
At the engine cover of the motorcycle

23. Motor vehicle registration may be suspended under which of the following conditions:

motor vehicle is found to be in conformity with regulations
motor vehicle is found to be unsightly
motor vehicle is not registered to the driver at the time of apprehension

24. A storage compartment mounted on the side of the motorcycle, no higher than the motorcycle seat, classified as a motorcycle accessory.

Top Box
Customized Top-Box
Saddle Bags/Box

25. Under what circumstances can a child be exempt from using a child restraint system?

If the child has a medical, mental, or psychological condition
If the child does not want to be in a child restraint system
If the family is going to a mall

26. Where can you contest or dispute a traffic violation?

at the traffic adjudication office concerned
on the street, before the traffic enforcer leaves
at any adjudication office

27. Who is liable if a motorcycle is used to commit a crime?

owner, driver and backrider
driver only
backrider and driver

28. Who has the authority to confiscate a driver’s license for a standard traffic violation?

LTO Law Enforcement Officers or LTO Deputized Agents
Anybody, for as long as the violation is within the provisions of R.A. No. 4136
Anybody, for as long as the traffic enforcer is a permanent employee of the government

29. Your license has expired. Are you still permitted to drive to the nearest LTO office to renew it?

Yes, so long as you abide with traffic rules
No
Yes, so long as you head straight to the nearest licensing office and make no other stops along the way

30. What actions should a law enforcer take when seizing a motorcycle from a traffic offender?

Use the motorcycle temporarily
Surrender the motorcycle to authorities
Send the motorcycle to the impounding area

31. Where is it permitted to park your vehicle?

at a designated parking area
within the intersection
within the driveway of a hospital

32. What is the objective of the Motor Vehicle User’s Charge Law?

Additional fund for personnel guarding the road weighing scale
To fund salaries of all traffic enforcers
To fund and prevent premature deterioration of the road

33. Is it permissible to operate a motorcycle on public roads while waiting for the Certificate of Registration to be issued?

No
Yes
Yes, if travel authority is given by the dealer

34. A motorcycle top box that is specifically designed for motorcycles and approved by the DTI will not be subject to inspection, registration, or apprehension, provided that:

It is securely attached to the motorcycle
It has a maximum capacity of two (2) full-face helmets
All of the Above

35. What violation may be issued if a driver passed all three field sobriety tests?

disregarding traffic sign
driving under the influence
the initial traffic violation

36. Under R.A. No. 11229, what is the minimum age a child must be to sit in the front passenger seat of a car?

more than 12 years old
16 years old and above
18 years old and above

37. What is the meaning of this traffic sign?

Downhill road
Uphill road
Beware of downward vehicles

38. What does this regulatory sign indicate?

No Entry for Vehicles with Gross Axle Load of More Than 2 Tons
No Entry for Vehicles with Gross Axle Load Less Than 2 Tons
Vehicles with Gross Axle Load More Than 2 Tons are allowed

39. What is the violation for a driver who overtakes another vehicle at an intersection with a single lane in each direction?

Overtaking at an intersection
Obstruction
Disregarding traffic signals

40. Which party is likely to prevail if both fail to manage stress effectively?

neither the aggressor nor the victim
adjudication officer
insurance company

41. What should a driver do when another vehicle is attempting to overtake?

Continue with current speed
Speed up
Drive on the shoulder of the road

42. What is the meaning of this traffic sign?

No U-turn
Roundabout ahead
No way out ahead

43. Under what circumstances can a child be exempt from using a child restraint system?

If the child will be late for a medical appointment
If the child is going to school
If the child requires immediate medical treatment

44. Which of the following actions could lead to road rage?

following a vehicle with enough space to maneuver
cutting off other vehicles or following too close
allowing other motorists to overtake with ease

45. A driver’s license will be suspended for 30 days if:

The traffic violation committed is grave
The driver fails to pay the corresponding penalty of the apprehension within 15 days
The driver fails to pay the fine within 72 hours

46. What should you do if a friend asks to be dropped off in a no loading and unloading zone?

Open the door and let the passenger jump
Do not open the door until vehicle reaches the correct zone
Shout at the passenger and open the door

47. What is the main goal of the Seat Belt Act?

To restrict the driver in times of road rage
To complete the practical driving course
To secure and safeguard the passengers and drivers of a motor vehicles

48. What types of motor vehicles are included under the Motor Vehicle User’s Charge Law?

All motor vehicles registered with DPWH and LTO
All motor vehicles registered with LTO
All vehicles plying private roads

49. Parking is prohibited in these areas.

Intersection, crosswalks
parking area, crosswalks
intersections, parking lots

50. What driver’s license classification(s) is/are required to use seat belts?

Both for professional and nonprofessional driver’s license holder
For public utility vehicle drivers only
For nonprofessional drivers only, particularly light vehicles

51. What type of helmet should a rider use?

Standard motorcycle helmet compliant to specifications of LTO
Standard motorcycle helmet compliant to specifications of DENR
Standard motorcycle helmet compliant to specifications of DTI

52. Is parking permitted at a bus or jeepney stop?

Yes, if permitted by the owner of establishment
Yes
No

53. You are driving at 80 kph on a municipal road when a child suddenly crosses the street. What action should you take?

prepare to slow down
step on the brake
continue driving to prevent road crash

54. What should a driver of a light vehicle do before overtaking a six-wheeler truck?

Continue blowing the horn while overtaking
do not overtake if not properly seen
look at the side mirrors of the truck before overtaking

55. What is the primary reason for performing regular vehicle maintenance inspections?

to verify the chassis and engine numbers of the vehicle
to check the roadworthiness of the vehicle
to check the driver’s performance

56. When driving a long, wide truck around a curve and a motorcycle is overtaking from the opposite direction, how should you respond to ensure safety?

if possible, stop to avoid road crash
step on accelerator
blow your horn

57. What should you do if you’re shifting to a higher gear to accelerate and a car from the opposite direction suddenly enters your lane?

be alert, stop and give way to the car crossing
insist on your right-of-way
turn left immediately

58. When should an Alcohol Breath Analyzer (ABA) be used?

When the enforcement officer insists that ABA is required
When the driver failed at least one of the field sobriety tests
When the driver passed all the field sobriety tests

59. Where should you position your vehicle on an expressway with two lanes traveling in the same direction?

At the rightmost lane
At the leftmost lane
At the center of the highway

60. Who has the first right of way when two vehicles coming from different directions approach an intersection at almost the same time?

the vehicle on the right
both
the vehicle on the left

61. Under what circumstances can you lend your driver’s license?

In emergencies
Under no circumstances
To a person practicing to learn to drive

62. What is the maximum height at which a driver is allowed to mount their mobile phone from the base of the dashboard?

2 inches
4 inches
6 inches

63. What should you do when approaching a blinking yellow traffic light?

proceed with caution
proceed at allowable maximum speed
stop and ask for help

64. What is the permitted distance to park from a fire hydrant?

more than one meter of the fire hydrant
more than four meters of the fire hydrant
there is no regulation as to where to park around the fire hydrant

65. Under the Children’s Safety on Motorcycles Act, individuals under 18 years old are prohibited from riding on a two-wheeled motorcycle on public roads unless:

The child can comfortably reach his/her feet on the standard foot peg of the motorcycle, his/her arms can reach around and grasp the waist of the motorcycle driver, and he/she is wearing the standard protective helmet.
There is a high density of fast moving vehicles or where a speed limit of more than 60 kph is imposed.
The driver can grasp the waist of the child sitting in front of the driver and when the child is wearing the standard protective helmet.

66. Which of the following describes a characteristic of a defensive driver?

drivers with knowledge in financial management
drivers who pays taxes at the end of the month
drivers with positive attitude on road safety

67. When is it necessary to wear your seat belt?

When driving on a national road
When driving above 10 kph
While the engine is running and before moving off

68. What is the height requirement for a child to be exempt from using a child restraint system?

100 cms and above
150 cms and above
180 cms and above

69. What is the potential outcome of road rage?

death
more friends
refreshment

70. Is it illegal to use a mobile phone while driving?

Yes, if the driver failed to register the mobile phone with the LTO
Yes, if the driver is using a wireless gadget
Yes, if the driver is not using a hands-free mode for the mobile phone

71. What should you do when an emergency vehicle is behind you at an intersection?

Stop
Cross the intersection first before giving the right of way
Wave at the emergency vehicle and advise it to wait

72. What is the correct response when you encounter this traffic sign?

Slow down and be more alert than usual
Increase your speed
Blow your horn and resume your normal speed

73. Is it permissible for a driver to let a cyclist attach themselves to his vehicle?

No, especially without permission from an enforcer
No, road crash may happen
No

74. At a multi-lane roundabout, which lane should you choose if you plan to turn right at the next intersection?

Anywhere
At the leftmost lane
At the rightmost lane

75. Can a driver receive a 10-year license validity if they have traffic violations?

No
Yes
Yes – if all penalties are paid 15 days prior to renewal

76. Is a driver permitted to load cargo that exceeds the vehicle’s registered load capacity?

Yes
No
Yes, if the cargo is fragile or perishable

77. Under what circumstances is a driver permitted to use their mobile phone while driving?

Calling a brother to close all doors before sleeping
Calling authorities about a malfunctioning traffic light
Calling authorities to report a crime or road crash

78. What should you do if you can’t see the wheels of the vehicles in front of you?

Slow down and get back to a safe following distance
Turn your fog light on
Increase your speed until it becomes visible

79. When driving at high speed and you need to stop suddenly, you should:

apply your brakes heavily with steady pressure
apply your foot and hand brakes gently with steady pressure
apply your brakes gently with steady pressure

80. What are the consequences if a driver suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol refuses to undergo mandatory testing?

Revocation of vehicle registration
Confiscation of driver’s license and consequent automatic revocation
Suspension of driver’s license for two years

81. For how many hours can a Temporary Operator’s Permit (TOP) be used as a temporary driver’s license?

72 hours
48 hours
24 hours

82. Can a driver who had the chance to avoid a road crash but failed to do so be held jointly liable for the accident?

Yes
No
None of the above

83. What steps should you take when parking and exiting your vehicle?

lock all the doors
engage the parking brake
blow horn

84. What should you do at an intersection if an emergency vehicle is behind you?

Stop
Cross the intersection first before giving the right of way
Wave at the emergency vehicle and advise it to wait

85. On a wet road, you should:

maintain speed
slow down
increase speed

86. When preparing to overtake a slower vehicle ahead of you at night, you should:

blow your horn so he gets alerted
flick your dimmer, switch two or three times to signify your intention to the driver of the vehicle that you intend to overtake
put hazard lights on so he knows you’re about to overtake

87. At an intersection without stop or yield signs where two cars arrive simultaneously, which vehicle has the right-of-way?

the car on the right
the car on the left
the car that slows down first

88. At an intersection without stop or yield signs where two cars arrive simultaneously, which vehicle has the right-of-way?

the driver caught in the intersection waiting to turn left
the driver making the right turn
the driver caught with the green light

89. At an intersection with no stop or yield signs, if two cars approach from different streets, which car has the right-of-way?

the vehicle already in the intersection
the vehicle on the left
the vehicle that slows down first

90. A driver on a highway must yield to:

any car coming out of a driveway
pedestrian
cars approaching an intersection from the left

91. Before moving your car from a parked position, you should:

check other traffic, signal and pull from curb when it is safe to do so
signal and pull from curb
sound your horn and pull from curb slowly

92. The speed limit in a school zone on school days is:

20 kph
25 kph
30 kph

93. A positive driving attitude means:

driving slowly
driving defensively
taking chances if possible

94. Drivers collect the majority of information using their:

cars
eyes
hands

95. Which of the following is the most recommended way to manage fatigue during a long trip?

stop periodically for rest and exercise
eat much and drink a little alcoholic beverages
take an over-the-counter “keep awake” pill

96. An LTO motor vehicle’s registration may be suspended if:

motor vehicle is too light to traverse the public roads
motor vehicle is not a front-wheel drive
motor vehicle is capable of causing excessive damage to public roads

97. What is the initial classification of a driver’s license for new applicants?

professional driver’s license (PDL)
Non professional driver’s license (NPDL)
either NPDL or PDL

98. Where must you display your license plate?

one in front and one in the rear of the vehicle
two in front
one in the front windshield and one at the back windshield

99. Where should an auxiliary lamp installed on a motorcycle be aimed?

pointed leftward
pointed rightward
pointed upward

100. What is the minimum age required to apply for a non-professional driver’s license?

16 years old
17 years old
20 years old

Summary

This reviewer provides 100 questions to help you prepare for the Comprehensive Driver’s Education (CDE) certificate exam, covering all essential areas of the CDE course. Remember to review each question thoroughly and ensure you understand the correct answers, as a passing score of 80% is required. Good luck with your test preparation, and make sure to take your time to study effectively!