TESDA Driving NC II flashcards

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RA 4136

The Philippine Land Transportation and Traffic Code governing vehicle registration, driver licensing, and traffic rules on public roads. Compliance is mandatory for every driver and vehicle owner.

Student permit restriction

A student permit holder may not drive alone; a licensed driver must accompany the learner. Driving alone with only a student permit is a violation under LTO rules.

Professional license codes

LTO professional license codes: A for motorcycle and motorized tricycle, B for cars, C for trucks, D for buses. The code limits which vehicle types the holder may drive.

Non-professional license

A non-professional license authorizes driving private vehicles only. Driving a public utility or for-hire vehicle requires a professional license with the correct code.

5S housekeeping

Seiri (sort), Seiton (set in order), Seiso (shine), Seiketsu (standardize), Shitsuke (sustain). Applied to garages and vehicle cabs, it reduces lost tools and hazards.

Defensive driving SIPDE

Scan, Identify, Predict, Decide, Execute. The driver continuously scans the road, identifies hazards, predicts their movement, decides a response, and executes it smoothly.

First aid ABC order

Airway, Breathing, Circulation. Check and clear the airway, confirm breathing, then assess circulation before moving an injured person or giving further care.

Personal protective equipment

Closed shoes and, for roadside work, a reflective vest and gloves. PPE is the last line of defense and does not replace hazard elimination or engineering controls.

7 Cs of communication

Clear, concise, concrete, correct, coherent, complete, courteous. Incident reports and workplace messages should satisfy these criteria to avoid misunderstanding.

Team environment competency

Working effectively with others: knowing roles, communicating clearly, resolving conflict respectfully, and reporting problems to the right person without delay.

Pre-departure inspection

Checks tires, lights, brakes, fluids, mirrors, wipers, and horn before operating the vehicle. Any defect found must be corrected before the vehicle is driven.

Tire tread minimum

Philippine legal minimum tread depth is 1.6 mm. Tires with bulges, cuts, or exposed cords are unsafe regardless of remaining tread and must be replaced.

Checking engine oil

With the engine off and the vehicle on level ground, pull the dipstick, wipe it, reinsert fully, and read the level. It must fall between the MIN and MAX marks.

Coolant check rule

Check coolant only when the engine is cold. Opening the radiator cap on a hot engine releases pressurized steam and can cause severe burns.

Battery terminal corrosion

White or greenish deposits on terminals are cleaned off and the terminals protected with petroleum jelly. Loose or corroded terminals cause hard starting and charging faults.

Low brake fluid meaning

A brake fluid level below MIN may indicate worn brake pads or a leak in the system. The cause must be inspected, not merely topped up.

Vehicle fire extinguisher

Fuel and electrical fires require a dry chemical or CO2 extinguisher, never water. Aim at the base of the fire and keep an exit path behind you.

Cold tire pressure

Tire pressure is set and measured when tires are cold. Pressure rises with heat, so a hot reading overstates the true cold pressure and should not be used for adjustment.

Manual transmission launch

Depress clutch fully, select first gear, release the handbrake, find the friction point, apply light throttle, and release the clutch smoothly to avoid stalling or lurching.

3-second rule

Maintain at least three seconds of following distance in good conditions. Double it to six seconds at night or in rain, and extend further on slippery roads.

MSM routine

Mirror, Signal, Manoeuvre. Check mirrors before braking or changing lanes, signal your intention, then carry out the manoeuvre only when it is safe.

Blind spot check

The blind spot is the area outside mirror coverage. A shoulder check, a brief head turn, is required before changing lanes or pulling out into traffic.

Downhill parking rule

Facing downhill, turn the front wheels toward the curb. If the brakes fail, the curb blocks the vehicle from rolling into traffic.

Uphill parking with curb

Facing uphill with a curb, turn the wheels away from the curb so a roll-back is caught by the curb rather than sending the car into the road.

Uphill parking without curb

Facing uphill with no curb, turn the wheels toward the edge of the road so any roll-back takes the vehicle off the roadway, not into traffic.

Uncontrolled intersection

Right-of-way belongs to a vehicle already in the intersection or approaching from the right. A vehicle turning left yields to oncoming traffic going straight.

Yellow traffic light

A yellow light means stop if it is safe to do so. It does not authorize accelerating to beat the red; doing so is a common cause of intersection collisions.

Railway crossing procedure

Stop, look both ways, and listen before crossing. Never cross when a train is visible or the signal is active, regardless of schedule or gate position.

Right turn on red

Where permitted, a right turn on red requires a full stop first, yielding to pedestrians and cross traffic. The turn is made only when the way is clear.

Pedestrian priority

At a marked crosswalk or when a pedestrian is crossing, the driver must stop and give way. Pedestrians have priority over turning and through vehicles.

Overtaking rule

Overtake on the left unless the vehicle ahead is signaling a left turn. Never overtake at intersections, curves, crests, or where the center line is solid.

Skid recovery

Ease off the accelerator and steer in the direction of the skid without hard braking. Sudden braking or opposite steering worsens a skid on wet or loose surfaces.