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Question 1Lead workplace communication and lead small teams

During a pre-departure briefing for a delivery team, what is the primary purpose of the team leader's message?

  1. To replace the written dispatch order with a verbal instruction
  2. To record each driver's attendance for payroll purposes
  3. To give drivers a chance to air personal complaints before departure
  4. To align drivers on the day's route hazards, load priorities, and safety reminders Correct answer.

Explanation

A pre-departure briefing is a short operational and safety alignment tool: it confirms route hazards, load priorities, vehicle issues, and reminders before the team moves. It supplements, rather than replaces, written dispatch orders, and personal grievances belong in a separate appropriate forum.

Question 2Lead workplace communication and lead small teams

A team leader repeats a driver's concern in the leader's own words and asks, "Did I understand you correctly?" Which communication technique does this primarily demonstrate?

  1. Delegation of the concern to another driver
  2. Assertive discipline by restating the rule
  3. Active listening through paraphrasing and confirmation Correct answer.
  4. Upward communication through a formal written report

Explanation

Paraphrasing the speaker's message and checking whether the meaning was captured are core active-listening techniques. They reduce misunderstanding and show the driver that the concern was heard before the leader responds or decides.

Question 3Lead workplace communication and lead small teams

In the context of a driving operation, which description best fits a small team that a team leader is expected to lead?

  1. A group of drivers and helpers who share a common work goal and report to one team leader Correct answer.
  2. A committee of managers from different companies
  3. Any group of passengers riding in one vehicle
  4. All employees of a transport company regardless of function

Explanation

A small team is a work group with a shared goal, interdependent tasks, and a leader accountable for its output. In a driving operation, drivers and helpers assigned to one route or fleet segment under one team leader fit this description.

Question 4Lead workplace communication and lead small teams

A driver has been submitting trip reports late for three consecutive weeks. As team leader, what is the most appropriate first step?

  1. Immediately suspend the driver pending investigation
  2. Ignore the delay because trip reports are only administrative paperwork
  3. Announce the driver's name and penalty in the next team meeting
  4. Discuss the delay privately with the driver to identify the cause and agree on a correction Correct answer.

Explanation

The first step in correcting a performance problem is to speak with the driver privately, find out why the reports are late, and agree on a specific correction with a follow-up date. Immediate suspension or public penalty skips diagnosis and due process, while ignoring the delay weakens records and accountability.

Question 5Lead workplace communication and lead small teams

Two drivers argue over who should use the only available van with a working air conditioner. What should the team leader do first?

  1. Tell both drivers to settle the matter themselves outside work hours
  2. Assign the van to the senior driver to end the argument quickly
  3. Report both drivers for insubordination without hearing their side
  4. Bring both drivers together to clarify the schedule and agree on a fair rotation based on operational need Correct answer.

Explanation

The leader should address the conflict directly by bringing the parties together, clarifying the operational facts, and agreeing on a fair rule such as rotation based on need. This resolves the cause and preserves teamwork better than seniority, avoidance, or punishment.

Question 6Lead workplace communication and lead small teams

A transport team includes drivers on the night shift and some drivers with limited reading proficiency. The leader must communicate a new fuel-log procedure. Which approach is most effective?

  1. Post the full policy on the office bulletin board and require signatures
  2. Send the policy as a long email to all drivers and assume it is read
  3. Hold short face-to-face briefings at each shift change, demonstrate the log, and provide a pictorial job aid Correct answer.
  4. Announce the policy once over the radio and take no questions

Explanation

Effective communication reaches the audience through suitable channels and confirms understanding. Shift-change briefings with a demonstration and a pictorial aid address both shift coverage and limited reading proficiency, and they allow questions to be answered.

Question 7Lead workplace communication and lead small teams

Which measure best indicates whether a team's defensive-driving coaching is improving safe behavior?

  1. Number of vehicles washed per week
  2. Total kilometers traveled by the team
  3. Rate of preventable collisions and harsh-braking events per 1,000 km Correct answer.
  4. Number of drivers who attended at least one meeting

Explanation

Safety coaching should be judged by changes in safety-related behavior and outcomes, not by activity counts. Preventable collisions and harsh-braking events per 1,000 km are normalized measures that reflect both crash outcomes and risky driving behavior.

Question 8Lead workplace communication and lead small teams

After a driver runs a red light and narrowly avoids a collision, what is the team leader's most effective immediate response?

  1. Remove the driver from duty permanently without a hearing
  2. Post a general warning to the whole team without speaking to the driver
  3. Wait for the next performance review to mention it
  4. Privately discuss the near-miss, state the observed unsafe behavior, and agree on specific corrective actions Correct answer.

Explanation

Corrective feedback after a near-miss should be timely, specific, private, and focused on the observed behavior and a corrective action. This gives the driver a chance to explain, learn, and change before formal discipline is considered.

Question 9Lead workplace communication and lead small teams

A new driver repeatedly misunderstands instructions containing terms such as "GVW," "tare weight," and "payload." The leader confirms that the driver nods, but the driver later makes loading errors. What is the most likely communication barrier?

  1. Excessive written documentation
  2. Physical noise at the loading bay
  3. Lack of motivation to work
  4. Jargon combined with unverified understanding Correct answer.

Explanation

The driver is hearing technical load terms but not demonstrating comprehension; nodding is not proof of understanding. The barrier is jargon combined with unverified understanding, so the remedy is plain-language explanation and a check-back such as asking the driver to explain the loading rule.

Question 10Lead workplace communication and lead small teams

Which action by a team leader best shows effective delegation rather than simply offloading work?

  1. Giving a driver the task of preparing the fuel report and then redoing it personally without comment
  2. Assigning a driver to lead the pre-trip inspection audit with the expected output, deadline, decision limits, and agreed checkpoints Correct answer.
  3. Telling a driver to handle all customer complaints because the leader is busy
  4. Assigning a task with no deadline and no authority to make decisions

Explanation

Effective delegation gives a team member a clear task, expected output, deadline, authority limits, resources, and agreed checkpoints while keeping the leader accountable for follow-up. This develops the member and keeps control without taking the work back.

Question 11Lead workplace communication and lead small teams

At the end of a night shift, a driver tells the team leader that the unit's left headlight is not working. Which action best uses workplace communication to protect the next shift?

  1. Raise the lighting problem at the next monthly safety meeting.
  2. Tell the driver to mention the defect if the next driver asks about it.
  3. Record the defect in the handover log and brief the incoming leader. Correct answer.
  4. Post a group chat reminder that all vehicle lights must be checked before use.

Explanation

A roadworthiness defect must be recorded and passed on at handover so the unit is not dispatched before repair. A handover record names the specific vehicle and defect, giving the incoming leader an actionable basis for a release decision.

Question 12Lead workplace communication and lead small teams

A driver has completed six months without a preventable collision. Which recognition practice by the team leader is most effective?

  1. Recognize the specific safe behavior promptly and explain why it matters. Correct answer.
  2. Give the recognition only during the annual performance review to save time.
  3. Compare the driver publicly with colleagues who have had collisions.
  4. Hand out a reward without stating what it is for.

Explanation

Effective recognition is specific, timely, and linked to the behavior the leader wants repeated. Naming the safe-driving behavior and its value gives the driver clear information about what to sustain.

Question 13Lead workplace communication and lead small teams

A team leader sees a driver following a tanker too closely at 80 kph on a highway. Which feedback statement best reflects specific, behavior-based communication?

  1. You are a reckless driver and need to change your attitude.
  2. You were under two seconds behind the tanker this morning; keep at least three seconds. Correct answer.
  3. Try to be safer on the highway next time.
  4. Other drivers have reported that you tailgate, so you should improve your following distance.

Explanation

Behavior-based feedback describes what was observed, where, and against what standard, so the driver can adjust. Personal labels, hearsay, and vague advice do not give a measurable target.

Question 14Lead workplace communication and lead small teams

A client is demanding an immediate refund from a driver for a delayed delivery, but the driver has no authority to approve refunds. What guidance should the team leader give?

  1. Tell the driver to avoid the client until the next shift.
  2. Advise the driver to acknowledge the complaint, escalate it, and log it per procedure. Correct answer.
  3. Tell the driver to argue that the delay was caused by the client.
  4. Promise the client a refund immediately so the client calms down, then inform the office later.

Explanation

A driver who lacks refund authority should acknowledge the complaint, escalate it, and document it under procedure. This preserves the client relationship while keeping the commitment within company authority.

Question 15Lead workplace communication and lead small teams

Operations instructs a team leader to tell drivers to exceed the regulated driving hours to meet a deadline. What is the most appropriate response?

  1. Refuse to pass on the instruction, state the legal limit, and escalate to management. Correct answer.
  2. Comply but write the instruction in the logbook to shift responsibility.
  3. Let each driver decide whether to accept the extra hours.
  4. Relay the instruction because operations has higher authority than the team leader does.

Explanation

A team leader must not transmit an instruction that requires drivers to break regulated driving-hour limits. The correct action is to refuse, state the rule, and escalate so the deadline conflict is resolved at management level.

Question 16Lead workplace communication and lead small teams

A safety meeting ends with the general agreement that drivers will 'be more careful.' Which follow-up best turns this into accountable team action?

  1. Schedule additional safety meetings each week until the problem stops.
  2. Have all drivers sign the attendance sheet.
  3. Record actions with an owner and due date, then review them next meeting. Correct answer.
  4. Send a group chat reminder to all drivers asking them to drive more carefully.

Explanation

Accountability comes from observable actions with a named owner, a deadline, and a follow-up review. General agreements and attendance records do not define who will do what by when.

Question 17Apply problem-solving, mathematical concepts and relevant technology at work

When computing a vehicle's fuel consumption in liters per 100 kilometers, which formula is applied?

  1. Liters consumed × kilometers traveled ÷ 100
  2. 100 ÷ (liters consumed × kilometers traveled)
  3. (Liters consumed ÷ kilometers traveled) × 100 Correct answer.
  4. (Kilometers traveled ÷ liters consumed) × 100

Explanation

Fuel consumption in L/100 km states how many liters a vehicle uses over 100 kilometers. Divide liters used by kilometers traveled to obtain liters per kilometer, then multiply by 100 to scale the result to a 100 km basis.

Question 18Apply problem-solving, mathematical concepts and relevant technology at work

A trip plan lists a route leg of 2.5 km, but the driver's log sheet requires the distance in meters. What value should be entered?

  1. 25,000 m
  2. 250 m
  3. 2,500 m Correct answer.
  4. 250,000 m

Explanation

One kilometer equals 1,000 meters, so converting kilometers to meters means multiplying by 1,000. Applying this, 2.5 × 1,000 gives 2,500 meters for the log sheet entry.

Question 19Apply problem-solving, mathematical concepts and relevant technology at work

Which dashboard instrument displays engine speed in revolutions per minute, which a driver watches when selecting gears?

  1. Odometer
  2. Speedometer
  3. Fuel gauge
  4. Tachometer Correct answer.

Explanation

The tachometer reports crankshaft speed in revolutions per minute and guides the driver in shifting gears and avoiding over-revving. The speedometer shows road speed, the odometer totals distance, and the fuel gauge shows fuel level.

Question 20Apply problem-solving, mathematical concepts and relevant technology at work

A light truck has a gross vehicle weight rating of 4,500 kg and a curb weight of 2,800 kg. With a 70 kg driver and 60 kg of fuel aboard, what is the maximum payload?

  1. 1,570 kg
  2. 1,630 kg Correct answer.
  3. 1,700 kg
  4. 1,640 kg

Explanation

Curb weight includes fuel and operating fluids but excludes occupants and cargo. The available cargo payload is therefore 4,500 - 2,800 - 70 = 1,630 kg. Subtracting the stated 60 kg of fuel again would double-count weight already included in the curb weight.

Question 21Apply problem-solving, mathematical concepts and relevant technology at work

A driver departs at 06:00 on a 240 km trip, plans an average speed of 60 km/h, and takes one 45-minute rest stop. At what time should the driver arrive?

  1. 10:00
  2. 11:15
  3. 10:30
  4. 10:45 Correct answer.

Explanation

Driving time equals distance divided by average speed, so 240 ÷ 60 = 4 hours of running time. Adding the 45-minute rest stop gives 4 hours 45 minutes after departure, which is 10:45.

Question 22Apply problem-solving, mathematical concepts and relevant technology at work

A diesel truck consumes 12 liters per 100 km and diesel costs PHP 55.00 per liter. What is the fuel cost per kilometer?

  1. PHP 4.58
  2. PHP 6.60 Correct answer.
  3. PHP 66.00
  4. PHP 0.66

Explanation

Consumption per kilometer is 12 ÷ 100 = 0.12 L/km. Multiplying by the price per liter, 0.12 × PHP 55.00, gives PHP 6.60 per kilometer.

Question 23Apply problem-solving, mathematical concepts and relevant technology at work

A GPS unit routes a 4.1 m tall rig toward an overpass marked with a 3.5 m clearance sign. What is the correct action?

  1. Follow the GPS route but slow down beneath the overpass.
  2. Continue, since the posted sign may be outdated.
  3. Set the vehicle height in the device and follow posted signs. Correct answer.
  4. Switch the device to pedestrian mode and proceed.

Explanation

Posted clearance signs state the physical and legal limit, while a GPS route may ignore vehicle height unless a truck profile is set. The driver must reject that leg, enter the rig's dimensions so low structures are avoided, and obey the signs on site.

Question 24Apply problem-solving, mathematical concepts and relevant technology at work

After a tire replacement, a truck's fuel consumption rises from 30 to 36 L/100 km on the same route with the same load. Which check is the most logical first step?

  1. Check tire inflation pressure and tire size. Correct answer.
  2. Change the route and increase cruising speed.
  3. Recalibrate the odometer at a service center.
  4. Replace the air filter and engine oil immediately.

Explanation

Tire inflation and tire size affect rolling resistance and the distance reading used to compute consumption. Because the change appeared immediately after tire work, those two items are the most probable cause and should be verified before engine components are touched.

Question 25Apply problem-solving, mathematical concepts and relevant technology at work

A truck's speedometer was calibrated for 600 mm tires. After 630 mm tires are fitted, the speedometer reads 60 km/h. What is the actual road speed?

  1. 66 km/h
  2. 60 km/h
  3. 57 km/h
  4. 63 km/h Correct answer.

Explanation

Indicated speed scales with tire circumference, which is proportional to tire diameter. Actual speed equals indicated speed multiplied by new diameter over old diameter, so 60 × 630 ÷ 600 = 63 km/h.

Question 26Apply problem-solving, mathematical concepts and relevant technology at work

A rectangular fuel tank measures 2.0 m long, 1.5 m wide, and 1.0 m deep. Diesel density is 0.85 kg/L. What is the mass of the fuel when the tank is full?

  1. 3,000 kg
  2. 2,550 kg Correct answer.
  3. 2,400 kg
  4. 2,250 kg

Explanation

Tank volume is 2.0 × 1.5 × 1.0 = 3.0 m³, and since 1 m³ holds 1,000 L the capacity is 3,000 L. Mass is volume times density, so 3,000 × 0.85 = 2,550 kg.

Question 27Apply problem-solving, mathematical concepts and relevant technology at work

A driver is traveling at 72 km/h on a dry road and applies the three-second following-distance rule. What minimum gap in meters should the driver keep from the vehicle ahead?

  1. 60 m Correct answer.
  2. 90 m
  3. 45 m
  4. 72 m

Explanation

Convert the speed to meters per second by dividing 72 km/h by 3.6, which gives 20 m/s. Multiplying 20 m/s by the required 3 seconds gives a following gap of 60 m.

Question 28Apply problem-solving, mathematical concepts and relevant technology at work

A tire placard specifies a cold inflation pressure of 35 psi. The workshop gauge reads in kilopascals. Using 1 psi = 6.9 kPa, what is the approximate gauge reading?

  1. 242 kPa Correct answer.
  2. 224 kPa
  3. 207 kPa
  4. 235 kPa

Explanation

Multiply the placard pressure by the conversion factor: 35 psi × 6.9 kPa/psi = 241.5 kPa, which rounds to about 242 kPa. The gauge should be checked cold to match the placard specification.

Question 29Apply problem-solving, mathematical concepts and relevant technology at work

A pickup has a payload rating of 1,000 kg. The driver loads four crates, each labeled 180 kg, plus a toolbox weighing 65 kg. How much payload capacity remains?

  1. 215 kg Correct answer.
  2. 200 kg
  3. 185 kg
  4. 250 kg

Explanation

The four crates weigh 4 × 180 kg = 720 kg, and adding the 65 kg toolbox gives 785 kg total. Subtracting 785 kg from the 1,000 kg payload rating leaves 215 kg of capacity.

Question 30Apply problem-solving, mathematical concepts and relevant technology at work

A truck's braking distance on a dry surface is 40 m at 50 km/h. Assuming braking distance increases with the square of speed, what is the approximate braking distance at 100 km/h?

  1. 120 m
  2. 200 m
  3. 80 m
  4. 160 m Correct answer.

Explanation

Doubling the speed from 50 km/h to 100 km/h increases braking distance by a factor of 2² = 4. Therefore, 40 m × 4 = 160 m.

Question 31Apply problem-solving, mathematical concepts and relevant technology at work

A bus has a 300 L fuel tank and consumes 25 L per 100 km. Company policy requires 15% of tank capacity to remain as reserve at the next refuel point. What is the usable range before reaching that reserve?

  1. 1,200 km
  2. 1,275 km
  3. 900 km
  4. 1,020 km Correct answer.

Explanation

The reserve is 15% of 300 L, or 45 L, leaving 255 L usable. At 25 L per 100 km, 255 L supports 255 ÷ 25 × 100 = 1,020 km.

Question 32Apply problem-solving, mathematical concepts and relevant technology at work

A truck has a gross vehicle weight of 12,000 kg, with 40% on the front axle and 60% on the rear axle. The front axle is rated at 5,000 kg and the rear axle at 8,000 kg. Which statement is correct?

  1. The front axle exceeds its rating by 200 kg.
  2. Both axles exceed their ratings.
  3. Both axles are within their ratings. Correct answer.
  4. The rear axle exceeds its rating by 800 kg.

Explanation

The front axle carries 40% of 12,000 kg, or 4,800 kg, which is below its 5,000 kg rating. The rear axle carries 7,200 kg, which is below its 8,000 kg rating, so both axles are within limits.

Question 33Apply problem-solving, mathematical concepts and relevant technology at work

A four-cylinder engine has a bore of 90 mm and a stroke of 100 mm. Using the formula for cylinder volume V = π/4 × bore² × stroke with π = 3.14, what is the total engine displacement in liters?

  1. 1.27 L
  2. 2.26 L
  3. 2.54 L Correct answer.
  4. 3.14 L

Explanation

One cylinder displaces 3.14/4 × 90² × 100 = 635,850 mm³, or about 0.636 L. Multiplying by four cylinders gives about 2.54 L total displacement.

Question 34Apply problem-solving, mathematical concepts and relevant technology at work

A driver traveling at 90 km/h has a perception-reaction time of 1.5 s. The braking distance at that speed is 70 m. What total stopping distance is required?

  1. 122.5 m
  2. 92.5 m
  3. 132.5 m
  4. 107.5 m Correct answer.

Explanation

Convert 90 km/h to 25 m/s by dividing by 3.6. The reaction distance is 25 m/s × 1.5 s = 37.5 m, and adding the 70 m braking distance gives 107.5 m total stopping distance.

Question 35Apply problem-solving, mathematical concepts and relevant technology at work

A truck must complete a 480 km trip. It consumes 32 L per 100 km while loaded and 26 L per 100 km while empty. It travels 300 km loaded and 180 km empty. If diesel costs PHP 58.00 per liter, what is the total fuel cost?

  1. PHP 7,238.40
  2. PHP 8,282.40 Correct answer.
  3. PHP 8,908.80
  4. PHP 8,540.00

Explanation

The loaded leg uses 3.00 × 32 = 96.0 L, and the empty leg uses 1.80 × 26 = 46.8 L, for 142.8 L total. Multiplying by PHP 58.00 per liter gives PHP 8,282.40.

Question 36Apply problem-solving, mathematical concepts and relevant technology at work

A truck weighs 9,000 kg and has a wheelbase of 4.0 m. Its center of gravity is 2.5 m behind the front axle. What is the load carried by the rear axle?

  1. 5,400 kg
  2. 3,375 kg
  3. 4,500 kg
  4. 5,625 kg Correct answer.

Explanation

The rear axle load equals total weight times the center-of-gravity distance from the front axle divided by the wheelbase: 9,000 kg × 2.5 m ÷ 4.0 m = 5,625 kg. The front axle then carries the remaining 3,375 kg.

Question 37Comply with traffic rules, regulations and road safety requirements

While driving along a barangay road, you see a pedestrian waiting to cross at a marked pedestrian lane. What is the correct action?

  1. Stop and give way to the pedestrian. Correct answer.
  2. Sound the horn and proceed.
  3. Flash the headlights and keep moving.
  4. Speed up before the pedestrian steps down.

Explanation

A marked pedestrian lane gives pedestrians priority over vehicles. The driver must stop or slow down and give way, even on a barangay road. Horns and headlights are warning devices only and do not transfer the right of way.

Question 38Comply with traffic rules, regulations and road safety requirements

Which set of documents must a driver present when an LTO officer asks for them during a roadside inspection of a registered motor vehicle?

  1. Vehicle insurance policy only
  2. Birth certificate and taxpayer identification number
  3. Valid driver's license and the vehicle's OR/CR Correct answer.
  4. Barangay clearance and police clearance

Explanation

Under RA 4136, a driver must carry a valid license while operating a motor vehicle. The vehicle's Official Receipt and Certificate of Registration (OR/CR) prove current registration and must also be presented during inspection.

Question 39Comply with traffic rules, regulations and road safety requirements

What does a flashing red traffic light require a driver to do?

  1. Proceed without stopping if the road looks clear.
  2. Stop fully, yield, then proceed when safe. Correct answer.
  3. Slow down and continue at the same speed.
  4. Treat it as a green light for the main road.

Explanation

A flashing red light is treated like a stop sign. The driver must make a full stop, yield to pedestrians and cross traffic, and proceed only when the way is clear. A flashing yellow, by contrast, means slow down and proceed with caution.

Question 40Comply with traffic rules, regulations and road safety requirements

Two vehicles reach an uncontrolled four-way intersection at approximately the same time. The driver of Vehicle A is on the left of Vehicle B. Which driver must yield the right of way?

  1. The driver who sounds the horn first.
  2. The driver who is traveling faster.
  3. Vehicle B, being on the right. Correct answer.
  4. Vehicle A, because it is on the left.

Explanation

RA 4136 requires the driver on the left to yield to the driver on the right when two vehicles reach an uncontrolled intersection at about the same time. Speed or horn use does not change that rule. Vehicle B is on the right, so Vehicle A must yield.

Question 41Comply with traffic rules, regulations and road safety requirements

You are driving on a two-lane road and the lane line on your side is solid yellow. When may you cross it to overtake the vehicle ahead?

  1. When no oncoming vehicle is visible for 50 meters.
  2. Wait for a broken line and clear view. Correct answer.
  3. When the vehicle ahead is moving below the speed limit.
  4. When you have sounded the horn twice.

Explanation

A solid yellow line on the driver's side means overtaking is prohibited because visibility or road conditions are unsafe. The driver must wait until the line becomes broken and the road ahead is clear. Slow vehicles, horn signals, or a short clear stretch do not make crossing legal.

Question 42Comply with traffic rules, regulations and road safety requirements

Under Philippine child safety rules, how should a child below 12 years old and shorter than 150 cm be transported in a private car?

  1. In a child restraint system in the rear seat. Correct answer.
  2. On the lap of an adult in the front seat.
  3. Standing between the front seats while holding the seat back.
  4. In the front seat using only the regular seatbelt.

Explanation

RA 11229 requires a child restraint system for children below 12 years old who are shorter than 150 cm. The child should ride in the rear seat in an approved child seat. The front seat is not the safe default for such a child.

Question 43Comply with traffic rules, regulations and road safety requirements

A driver is seen holding and texting on a mobile phone while the vehicle is moving. Which Philippine law is violated?

  1. RA 10913, the Anti-Distracted Driving Act Correct answer.
  2. RA 10054, the Motorcycle Helmet Act
  3. RA 4136, the Land Transportation and Traffic Code only
  4. RA 8750, the Seat Belt Use Act

Explanation

RA 10913, the Anti-Distracted Driving Act, prohibits holding or using a mobile phone while driving. Texting, calling, and similar acts divert attention from the road. RA 8750 deals with seat belts, not phone use.

Question 44Comply with traffic rules, regulations and road safety requirements

At night, an oncoming vehicle keeps its headlights on high beam. What is the safest response?

  1. Speed up so you pass the vehicle quickly.
  2. Stare directly at the headlights to judge the distance.
  3. Switch off your own headlights completely.
  4. Slow down, look to your right lane edge, avoid glare. Correct answer.

Explanation

High-beam glare can temporarily blind a driver and reduce night vision. The safe response is to slow down, avoid looking directly at the lights, and use the right edge of the lane as a guide. Flashing or speeding up increases the risk.

Question 45Comply with traffic rules, regulations and road safety requirements

A driver of a passenger bus is involved in a collision that injures a pedestrian. Under RA 4136, what must the driver do?

  1. Drive to the next town and wait for a lawyer before going back.
  2. Stop, give aid, and report to the nearest police station. Correct answer.
  3. Pay the pedestrian privately and leave the scene at once.
  4. Continue the route if the bus damage is only minor.

Explanation

RA 4136 requires a driver involved in an accident to stop, render assistance to injured persons, and report the incident to the nearest police station. Leaving the scene can be treated as hit-and-run. Private settlement does not replace the legal duty to report.

Question 46Comply with traffic rules, regulations and road safety requirements

Under RA 10586, what blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit applies to a driver of a public utility bus?

  1. 0.08%, the limit for motorcycles
  2. 0.05%, the same as a private car driver
  3. 0.00%, no alcohol allowed Correct answer.
  4. 0.10%, the limit for trucks

Explanation

RA 10586 sets a 0.00% blood alcohol concentration limit for drivers of public utility vehicles, including buses, as well as trucks and motorcycles. Private car drivers are allowed no more than 0.05%. Any alcohol in a bus driver's blood is a violation.

Question 47Comply with traffic rules, regulations and road safety requirements

As you approach an intersection, the traffic light changes from green to a steady amber (yellow). What does this signal require you to do?

  1. Accelerate to clear the intersection before the signal turns red.
  2. Brake hard and stop immediately at whatever point the vehicle has reached.
  3. Stop at the stop line if you can do so safely. Correct answer.
  4. Maintain speed because amber carries the same meaning as green.

Explanation

A steady amber light warns that red will follow immediately. The rule is to stop at the stop line whenever a safe stop is possible, and only a vehicle already too close to stop without risk may continue through the intersection.

Question 48Comply with traffic rules, regulations and road safety requirements

Under RA 8750 (Seat Belts Use Act), which occupants of a private motor vehicle are required to wear seat belts?

  1. Only occupants travelling on national highways outside city limits.
  2. Only the driver and the front-seat passenger.
  3. All occupants seated in seats equipped with seat belts, including rear-seat passengers. Correct answer.
  4. Only passengers seated in the rear seat.

Explanation

RA 8750 requires the driver and both front-seat and rear-seat passengers to use seat belts in seats where belts are provided. The driver is also responsible for reminding passengers to buckle up before the vehicle moves.

Question 49Comply with traffic rules, regulations and road safety requirements

At an intersection, a traffic enforcer is directing traffic by hand while the light for your lane still shows green. The enforcer waves your lane to stop. What should you do?

  1. Sound the horn to warn the enforcer and continue through the junction.
  2. Proceed on the green light because the signal head outranks the enforcer.
  3. Creep forward slowly while watching for a gap in crossing traffic.
  4. Stop, because the enforcer's directions take precedence over the light. Correct answer.

Explanation

Under RA 4136, a traffic enforcer may direct traffic when conditions require it, and those hand directions prevail over the signal lights. When an officer signals your lane to stop, you must stop even if your light is green.

Question 50Comply with traffic rules, regulations and road safety requirements

You are following a truck on a dry highway at about 60 km/h. Which following distance is the best guide for keeping a safe gap?

  1. A gap of half a vehicle length at any speed above 40 km/h.
  2. A gap of at least ten metres regardless of how fast the vehicles are moving.
  3. A gap equal to one second, provided your headlights are switched on.
  4. A gap of at least two seconds, widened to three or more in rain or at night. Correct answer.

Explanation

A time gap scales with speed, so it is a better guide than a fixed distance in metres. Two seconds on a dry road is the minimum, and three or more seconds are needed when the road is wet, visibility is poor or the truck blocks your view ahead.