LTO CDE Online Validation Exam (Reviewer + Answer) English. LTMS LTO Portal 2023

Use the CDE Online Validation Exam for your driver’s license renewal application.

The passing score to create a certificate

  • 50% or at least 13 correct answers out of 25 questions.

There is no time limit to answer the questions.


1.) A 30-day suspension of the driver’s license shall be imposed if:

  • The driver fails to pay the fine within 72 hours

2.) Can you drive a motorcycle if your license bears DL Code B ?

  • No

3.) Who are responsible if a motorcycle was used in the commission of a crime?

  • owner, driver and backrider

4.) A fabricated storage compartment fitted behind the seat of a motorcycle that is considered as a motorcycle accessory:

  • Customized Top-Box

5.) What shall be the color of auxiliary lamps installed at the front a vehicle?

  • white or yellowish white

6.) Where can you contest an alleged traffic violation?

  • at the traffic adjudication office concerned

7.) Where should the number plate of a motorcycle be displayed?

  • At the engine cover of the motorcycle

8.) Motorcycle top box specifically designed for motorcycles and approved by DTI may not be subjected for inspection, registration or apprehension provided that:

  • All of the Above

9.) When can a child be exempted to be sitted in a child restraint system?

  • If the child has a medical, mental, or psychological condition

10.) A storage compartment attached at the side of the motorcycle not higher than the seat of motorcycle that is considered as motorcycle accessory:

  • Saddle Bags/Box

11.) Registration of motor vehicle may be suspended if:

  • motor vehicle is found to be unsightly

12.) What shall be the validity of a license that a driver may have if he/she has traffic violation at the time of renewal?

  • 5 years validity

13.) Is it allowed to drive a motorcycle in a public road pending release of the Certificate of Registration?

  • No

14.) What is the allowed age to apply for a Non Professional driver’s license?

  • 17 years old

15.) Where do the collected payments for Motor Vehicle User’s Charge go?

  • The collected payments shall be used to upgrade or maintain the roads

16.) What are the requirements for motor vehicle registration?

  • LTO inspection of the vehicle and emission test compliance

17.) What is the main use of hazard markers?

  • To remind the driver of changes in the direction of travel

18.) You are driving at a speed of 80 kph, along a municipal road, and suddenly a child crosses the street, What should you do ?

  • step on the brake

19.) When can a driver safely overtake on the right of a vehicle within a business or residential district?

  • If the highway has two or more lanes going in one direction

20.) When can a driver be allowed to use his mobile phone while driving?

  • Calling authorities to report a crime or road crash

21.) Who has the authority to confiscate a driver’s license during a normal traffic violation?

  • LTO Law Enforcement Officers or LTO Deputized Agents

22.) With this pavement markings, can the vehicle overtake on the side of the broken line?

  • Yes but passing is not permitted on the side of the solid line

23.) What is the maximum validity of license that a driver may have if he/she has no traffic violation at the time of renewal?

  • 10 years validity

24.) Is using a mobile phone illegal while driving?

  • Yes, if the driver is not using a hands-free mode for the mobile phone

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

  • 72 hours

1.) Where do you need to display your plate number?

  • one in front and one in the rear of the vehicle

2.) Can a driver use a photocopy of driver’s license while driving?

  • No

3.) What will happen if the driver refuses to undergo mandatory testing, if such driver is suspected of driving under the influence of liquor?

  • Confiscation of driver’s license and consequent automatic revocation

4.) When can a child be exempted to be sitted in a child restraint system?

  • If the child requires immediate medical treatment

5.) What is the allowed age to apply for a Non Professional driver’s license?

  • 17 years old

6.) Can an expired child restraint system be used when it still looks in good shape?

  • No

7.) A 30-day suspension of the driver’s license shall be imposed if:

  • The driver fails to pay the corresponding penalty of the apprehension within 15 days

8.) Can a driver allow a cyclist to hitch on his vehicle?

  • No

9.) Can a driver be given a 10-year validity license if he/she has traffic violation/s?

  • No

10.) Where should the number plate of a motorcycle be displayed?

  • At the rear of the motorcycle

11.) Which of the following statement is true?

  • A DL holder with authority to drive vehicles with manual transmission (MT) is allowed to operate vehicles with automatic transmission (AT)

12.) What type of motor vehicles are covered by Motor Vehicle User’s Charge Law?

  • All motor vehicles registered with LTO

13.) How can you overcome stress?

  • taking a deep breath, sitting comfortably, listening to soothing music, allowing enough space in front and providing extra travel time

14.) Which of the following is the objective of Motor Vehicle User’s Charge Law?

  • To fund and prevent premature deterioration of the road

15.) Motorcycle top box specifically designed for motorcycles and approved by DTI may not be subjected for inspection, registration or apprehension provided that:

  • All of the Above

16.) Under the Children’s Safety on Motorcycles Act, a child below 18 years old can’t ride in a two-wheeled motorcycle on public roads unless:

  • The child can comfortably reach his/her feet on the standard foot peg of the motor cycle, his/her arms can reach around and grasp the waist of the motorcycle driver, and he/she is wearing the standard protective helmet.

17.) What is the initial Driver’s License Classification for applicants of new license?

  • Non professional driver’s license (NPDL)

18.) When can a driver be allowed to use his mobile phone while driving?

  • Calling authorities to report a crime or road crash

19.) When shall an Alcohol Breath Analyzer (ABA) be used?

  • When the driver failed at least one of the field sobriety tests

20.) Where do the collected payments for Motor Vehicle User’s Charge go?

  • The collected payments shall be used to upgrade or maintain the roads

21.) What is the height requirement for a child to be exempted to use a child restraint system?

  • 150 cms and above

22.) When may you lend your driver’s license?

  • Under no circumstances

23.) Where should an auxiliary lamp installed on a motorcycle, be directed at?

  • pointed rightward

24.) Who has the authority to confiscate a driver’s license during a normal traffic violation?

  • LTO Law Enforcement Officers or LTO Deputized Agents

25.) A storage compartment attached at the side of the motorcycle not higher than the seat of motorcycle that is considered as motorcycle accessory:

  • Saddle Bags/Box

1.) When may you lend your driver’s license?

  • Under no circumstances

2.) Where can you contest an alleged traffic violation?

  • at the traffic adjudication office concerned

3.) What is the main purpose of having a vehicle undergo regular vehicle maintenance inspection?

  • to check the roadworthiness of the vehicle

4.) What is the meaning of a flashing red traffic light?

  • Stop before the stop line and proceed only when safe

5.) What is the maximum validity of license that a driver may have if he/she has no traffic violation at the time of renewal?

  • 10 years validity

6.) What shall be the color of auxiliary lamps installed at the front a vehicle?

  • white or yellowish white

7.) What violation that may be applied if a driver passed the three field sobriety test?

  • the initial traffic violation

8.) Under the Children’s Safety on Motorcycles Act, a child below 18 years old can’t ride in a two-wheeled motorcycle on public roads unless:

  • The child can comfortably reach his/her feet on the standard foot peg of the motor cycle, his/her arms can reach around and grasp the waist of the motorcycle driver, and he/she is wearing the standard protective helmet.

9.) What will happen if the driver refuses to undergo mandatory testing, if such driver is suspected of driving under the influence of liquor?

  • Confiscation of driver’s license and consequent automatic revocation

10.) When can a child be exempted to be sitted in a child restraint system?

  • If the child requires immediate medical treatment

11.) Who is exempted from Republic Act No. 10666 or Children’s Safety on Motorcycle Act?

  • Child who needs to be transported for immediate medical attention

12.) Can a driver use a photocopy of driver’s license while driving?

  • No

13.) Which of the following statement is true?

  • A DL holder with authority to drive vehicles with manual transmission (MT) is allowed to operate vehicles with automatic transmission (AT)

14.) A fabricated storage compartment fitted behind the seat of a motorcycle that is considered as a motorcycle accessory:

  • Customized Top-Box

15.) Where should the number plate of a motorcycle be displayed?

  • At the rear of the motorcycle

16.) What should you not do when following a rider?

  • use excessive horn to overtake

17.) You are driving at a speed of 80 kph, along a municipal road, and suddenly a child crosses the street, What should you do ?

  • step on the brake

18.) Where do the collected payments for Motor Vehicle User’s Charge go?

  • The collected payments shall be used to upgrade or maintain the roads

19.) What do you need before crossing a primary highway?

  • stop, look and proceed when safe

20.) A 30-day suspension of the driver’s license shall be imposed if:

  • The driver fails to pay the corresponding penalty of the apprehension within 15 days

21.) Can a driver be given a 10-year validity license if he/she has traffic violation/s?

  • No

22.) Can you drive a motorcycle if your license bears DL Code B ?

  • No

23.) What is the allowed age to apply for a Non Professional driver’s license?

  • 17 years old

24.) Registration of motor vehicle may be suspended if:

  • motor vehicle is capable of causing excessive damage to public roads

25.) What must you do approaching a blinking red traffic light?

  • stop before the stop line and proceed if safe