LTO Motorcycle A/A1 study guide
LTO Motorcycle A/A1 · Work through your exam, one topic at a time.
The LTO Motorcycle A/A1 examination is the Philippine Land Transportation Office's route to a rider's license for motorcycles and tricycles, covering both a written knowledge test and a practical riding test. It is meant for student permit holders upgrading to a non-professional or professional license, and for riders adding a motorcycle category to an existing license. The LTO Motorcycle A/A1 study guide has 7 sections and about 2,405 words.
01Road Traffic Rules, Signs, and Signals
This domain tests whether you can read Philippine road signs and signals correctly and apply the basic rules of the road under RA 4136. Expect questions on sign shapes and colours, traffic-light meanings, hand signals, and who goes first at a junction.
379 words, about 2 min02Motorcycle Riding Safety and Defensive Riding
This domain tests the habits that keep a rider alive: protective gear, visibility, lane position, following distance and hazard prediction. Questions often describe a traffic situation and ask for the safest response.
371 words, about 2 min03Motorcycle Vehicle Knowledge and Maintenance
This domain checks whether you know your machine and can spot a fault before it becomes a crash. Questions cover pre-ride checks, legally required equipment, and simple maintenance.
300 words, about 2 min04Traffic Laws, Regulations, and Licensing Requirements
This domain tests the legal side: who may ride, what documents must exist, and which acts are offences. The core statutes are RA 4136 (Land Transportation and Traffic Code), RA 10930 (licensing), RA 10054 (helmet law) and RA 10666 (children on motorcycles).
322 words, about 2 min05Road Markings, Lane Discipline, and Right-of-Way
This domain tests where you may ride, what the painted lines mean, and who must give way. Philippine markings follow international practice, and RA 4136 sets the right-of-way rules.
356 words, about 2 min06Emergency Procedures, First Aid, and Accident Handling
This domain tests what you do in the first minutes of a failure or crash. Questions reward a calm, sequenced response: control the bike, secure the scene, call for help, then give basic care.
347 words, about 2 min07Environmental Awareness and Responsible Riding
This domain tests whether you ride with the least harm to air, noise and other road users. Expect questions on emissions, maintenance, noise and courteous riding.
330 words, about 2 min