TESDA Driving NC II study plan
TESDA Driving NC II · Give each week a clear focus.
8 weeks · About 6 hours per week
Core competencies
List and sequence the pre-driving checks (fluid levels, tire condition and pressure, lights, mirrors, seat and headrest adjustment) and recite them from memory without notes
Explain the purpose of each dashboard warning symbol and state the correct action for at least ten common indicators
Describe the correct hand positions on the steering wheel and the procedures for starting, moving off, and stopping the vehicle smoothly
Your checkpoint
A one-page pre-driving checklist you wrote yourself, plus a 5-minute recorded or spoken walkthrough of the dashboard symbols scored against your checklist
Core competencies
Demonstrate and narrate the full mirror-signal-manoeuvre routine at least five times in sequence without prompting
Identify the blind spots of a car and explain how to check them before changing lanes or overtaking
Apply the correct following-distance rule and stopping-distance concept in three worked scenarios
Your checkpoint
A written scenario sheet with three lane-change and three following-distance situations, each with your decision and the reason for it
Core competencies
Execute parking manoeuvres (parallel, perpendicular, and reverse) in a controlled practice area and state the reference points you used
Explain the correct procedure and safety checks for reversing, including when a guide is needed
Describe the rules for turning at intersections, including signal timing, lane position, and yielding
Your checkpoint
A parking and reversing procedure sheet listing the steps and reference points for each manoeuvre, verified during one practice session
Core competencies
Explain the right-of-way rules at uncontrolled intersections, roundabouts, and pedestrian crossings
List the legal and safe responses to emergency vehicles, school zones, and railway crossings
Describe the correct actions for common vehicle emergencies such as a blown tire, brake failure, and engine overheating
Your checkpoint
A 20-item self-quiz on right-of-way and emergency procedures, answered in writing with a score of at least 16 correct
Common competencies
Describe the steps for conducting a workplace safety inspection of a vehicle before use, including hazard identification and reporting
Explain the correct use and care of basic hand tools and measuring instruments used in vehicle checks
Outline the procedure for documenting and reporting a defect or incident to the appropriate person
Your checkpoint
A completed sample vehicle inspection and defect-report form with at least five plausible findings and the action taken for each
Common competencies & Basic competencies
Explain the importance of accurate record keeping and list the documents a driver must carry and maintain
Describe basic communication and customer-service practices expected of a professional driver
Identify the key provisions of relevant traffic laws and regulations and state the penalties for common violations
Apply basic numeracy to calculate fuel consumption and travel time for given trips
Your checkpoint
A two-page reference sheet covering required documents, driver conduct, key traffic rules, and two worked fuel and travel-time calculations
Basic competencies
Describe how to plan a route using maps or navigation tools and state the factors to consider such as traffic, distance, and rest stops
Explain basic first aid and emergency response steps for road incidents, including securing the scene and calling for help
List the personal protective equipment and health practices relevant to long-distance driving
Explain the importance of continuing professional development and how to keep skills current
Your checkpoint
A route plan for a hypothetical trip of at least 100 km, including rest stops, estimated time, and an emergency action checklist
Core competencies & Common competencies & Basic competencies
Complete two full mock practical assessments covering pre-driving checks, vehicle control, and parking, and score your performance against a criteria list
Complete a 60-item mock written test across all three domains and review every wrong answer
Identify your three weakest areas from the mock results and write a short remediation plan for each
Your checkpoint
A mock assessment results summary showing your scores for the practical and written tests, plus a one-page remediation plan for your three weakest areas
Milestones
Week 2: You can perform the mirror-signal-manoeuvre routine and explain blind-spot checks without referring to notes
Week 4: You score at least 80% on the right-of-way and emergency-procedures self-quiz and can state the steps for three vehicle emergencies
Week 6: You have produced complete reference sheets for the common and basic competencies, including documents, conduct, rules, and calculations
Week 8: You complete both mock assessments, score at least 75% on the written mock, and have a written remediation plan for your three weakest areas