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The unit of competency, “Obey and Observe Traffic Rules and Regulations", a unit,
“covers the skills, knowledge and attitudes required in obeying and observing
traffic rules and regulations while driving articulated vehicle.”
The module, Obeying and Observing Traffic Rules and Regulations, contains training
materials and activities related to observing traffic signs and road markers, obeying
traffic rules and regulations, practicing courtesy, and respecting traffic enforcers
and other traffic management unit.
In this module, you are required to go through a series of learning activities in order to
complete each learning outcome. In each learning outcome are Information Sheets, Self-
Checks, Task Sheets and Job Sheets. Follow and perform the activities on your own. If
you have questions, do not hesitate to ask for assistance from your facilitator.
Remember to:
• Read information sheets and complete the self-checks. Suggested references are
included to supplement the materials provided in this module.
• Perform the Task Sheets and Job Sheets until you are confident that your outputs
conform to the Performance Criteria Checklist that follows the sheets.
• Submit outputs of the Task Sheets and Job Sheets to your facilitator for evaluation
and recording in the Accomplishment Chart. Outputs shall serve as your portfolio during
the Institutional Competency Evaluation.
• When you feel confident that you have had sufficient practice, ask your trainer to
evaluate you. The results of your assessment will be recorded in your Progress Chart
and Accomplishment Chart.
You must pass the Institutional Competency Evaluation for this competency before
moving to another competency. A Certificate of Achievement will be awarded to you
after passing the evaluation.
You need to complete this module before you can perform the module on Observe
Road Health and Safety Practices.
LIST OF COMPETENCIES
Introduction:
This module involves the skills, knowledge and attitudes required in obeying and
observing traffic rules and regulations while driving light vehicle. This module includes
obeying traffic rules and regulations, practicing courtesy, and respecting traffic enforcers
and other traffic management unit.
Learning Outcomes:
Upon the completion of this module, you must be able to:
1. Observe traffic signs and road markers
2. Obey traffic rules and regulations
3. Practice courtesy
4. Respect traffic enforcers and other traffic management unit
Assessment Criteria:
1. Traffic signs and road markers are identified and followed in accordance with
concerned traffic authorities.
2. Traffic rules and regulations are identified and followed in accordance with
concerned traffic authorities.
3. License and registrations are maintained as prescribed by law.
4. Driver outfit/attire is worn as prescribed by law.
5. Positive work values are demonstrated as per code of ethics of drivers
6. Complaints are responded and handled with respect based on driver's code of
ethics
7. Reminders are conveyed to passengers politely.
8. Traffic authority instructions are compiled as prescribed by law.
9. Traffic violation tickets/receipts issued by Traffic enforcers are accepted and
appropriate action is taken.
Interview (oral/questionnaire)
Observation
Demonstration of practical skills
Written Exam
Learning Objectives:
After reading this Information Sheet, you should be able to:
Introduction:
In the previous lesson, you learned different traffic signs and road markers and its
corresponded meaning. The importance of observing and following of those signs. Traffic
rules and regulations/ordinances and techniques and skills in good and safe driving.
Traffic signs or road signs are signs erected at the side of or above roads to give
instructions or provide information to road users. A sign usually on the side of a street or
Road Markers or Road markings and road lines can be found along the road or
across the road to provide awareness to hazards, to give drivers rules or for directions.
You must know what traffic signs and road markings mean before you attempt to drive
on a public road. This section focuses on the signs that you as a driver will come across
most often.
You must know and understand these signs and respond correctly when you see them
on the road.
A. REGULATORY SIGNS
Signs that inform road users of traffic laws and regulations which, if disregarded
will constitute an offense.
It is important to know that you must follow the rules that are displayed by the
regulatory signs because they are presenting you the traffic laws.
1. Priority Signs
Stop Sign
Driver must come to a complete stop at the limit line, crosswalk, or
before the intersection.
Yield Sign
You must slow and stop if necessary, and give the right of way to
the vehicles in the cross traffic path; proceed only when it is safe.
2. Direction Signs
These signs indicate the only direction(s) in which the motorist is obliged to follow.
One-Way Signs
Merging traffic
These sign indicates that the only direction(s) in which the motorist is obliged to
follow.
Do not drive toward or past this sign because you will be driving the
wrong way into oncoming traffic.
No Turn Signs
4. Speed Signs
5. Parking Signs
State who is allowed to park in the area and when, and may specify where parking
is never permitted.
These signs may specifically advise where:
6. Miscellaneous Signs
No Blowing of Horn
No Parking Sign
A "No Parking" sign means you can't park, but you can drop off or pick
up passengers or goods without leaving your vehicle (i.e. you must be
within three meters of your vehicle).
Importance of Obeying Traffic Laws. Traffic laws are designed to protect you and other
drivers on the road.
Why is road safety education important?
Children and young people are at significant risk on our roads. Road safety education
plays an important role in shaping the attitudes and behaviors of children and young
people – ensuring they become responsible drivers, passengers, pedestrians and
cyclists.
Road markings are a traffic sign in the form and design of a marking on the surface of the
road. They have the same standing as upright signs. Road users must obey these road
markings.
The diagrams below show the most common types of road marking and what they mean.
It can be frustrating to get behind a slow moving car on a two-lane road, and it’s a tricky
maneuver to pass them. While it can be a dangerous move if you don’t appropriately
follow the rules of the road, being aware of all your surroundings and moving with
precaution can ensure a safe transition to get in front of the vehicle.
PROCEDURE:
3. Evaluate the conditions. Look around you, and check to be sure that there are
no conditions that could prohibit you from making a safe pass. Be aware of
upcoming or curves, traffic stops sign or lights, and train tracks.
Tunnels and bridges can obstruct your view. If you see any up ahead, wait until
you have passed them to consider a move.
Do not attempt to pass a slow moving car if you’re driving on a curve. Wait for a
long stretch of flat road.
Be aware of driveways and other entrances where cars may unexpectedly come
from.
If the weather is rainy, foggy or snowy, consider staying in your lane as these
types of conditions can cause you to slip or they can make it more challenging to
see ahead.
Check your surroundings for animals, like cats or dogs that can run into the
middle of the road.
Establish there is no oncoming traffic that will come within 200 feet (0.061 km) of
you in the passing lane. Do not pass if you can’t see .25 miles (0.40 km) ahead.
Look at your rear-view and side mirrors for traffic coming from behind you right
before you move into the opposite lane to pass. Then check for oncoming traffic
once again.
5. Ensure you can pass without going over the speed limit.
It can be frustrating to be behind someone driving slow, but if they are driving less
than 15 miles (24 km) under the speed limit, it may be best to stay put.
You’ll have to increase your speed up to 20 miles (32 km) to pass, so be sure
you’re aware of the speed limit where you are.
Be aware that speed limits can drop dramatically, up to 30 miles (48 km), along
some country roads upon arriving in a town.
Ensure that you have enough space between the vehicle in front of you and any
behind you so that you have an opening if you need get back into your lane without
passing.
Use the two-second rule. Count one thousand one, one thousand two after the
car in front of you has passed a marker of some kind to be sure you have enough
space. A sign, tree or lamppost works as a marker.
8. Accelerate slowly.
Give yourself at least one vehicle length distance between the front end of your
car and the back end of the one you’re passing.
Avoid being aggressive with your speed and give yourself plenty of time and
space between the vehicle. Don’t slam on the gas to safely arrive in front of the
slow car.
Alert the slow driver of your maneuver by using your turn signal.
Check your mirrors as you start to make a pass.
Look ahead to be sure there is still no traffic coming up ahead. If it’s safe, swiftly
accelerate to a speed that does not exceed the speed limit. You should be able to make
the maneuver in roughly 15 seconds.
Glance at both your side and rear-view mirrors to determine the position of the
vehicle you just passed.
Always keep an eye on the vehicle you’re passing to be sure they don’t speed up
or move in an unexpected way.
Keep both hands on the wheel the whole time.
Be on alert.
Put on your turn signal after moving about two car lengths in front of the vehicle you are
passing.
A.
1. Priority Sign
2. Direction Sign
3. Prohibited/Restriction Sign
4. Speed Sign
5. Parking Sign
6. Miscellaneous Sign
B.
1. No Blowing of Horn
2. No Parking Sign
3. Pedestrian Crossing Sign
C.
1. Yield sign
2. Stop sign
D.
1. Checking Your Surroundings
2. Look at traffic signals and lane markings to ensure passing is legal.
3. Evaluate the conditions.
4. Check surrounding traffic.
5. Ensure you can pass without going over the speed limit.
6. Have a backup plan.
7. Moving Past an Accelerate slowly.
8. Vehicle Safely.
9. Use your turn signal.
10. Smoothly pass over the dotted lane marker.
11. Quickly pass the vehicle.
12. Signal your re-entry to the appropriate lane.
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
CRITERIA YES NO
Traffic signs and road markers are identified and followed in
accordance with concerned traffic authorities.
Road markers are identified and followed in accordance with
concerned traffic authorities.
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
1. Traffic rules and regulations are identified and followed in accordance with
concerned traffic authorities.
2. License and registrations are maintained as prescribed by law.
3. Driver outfit/attire is worn as prescribed by law.
CONDITION:
Interview (oral/questionnaire)
Observation
Demonstration of practical skills
Written Exam
Learning Objectives:
After reading this Information Sheet, you should be able to:
1. Identify traffic rules and regulations and;
2. Explain each meaning to follow traffic rules and regulations in according with
concerned traffic authorities.
Introduction:
In the previous you learned, traffic rules and regulations with accordance in concerned
traffic authorities. Traffic violations and penalties. Proper attire for all PUV (Public Utility
Vehicle). And Defensive driving techniques
Traffic rules and regulations are rules designed to expedite the flow of traffic and
prevent collisions.
Traffic laws are the laws which govern traffic and regulate vehicles, while rules of the
road are both the laws and the informal rules that may have developed over time to
facilitate the orderly and timely flow of traffic.
Traffic laws are designed to protect you and other drivers on the road. If we do not follow
them, we are not only putting ourselves at risk but also innocent bystanders and drivers.
By knowing the rules of the road, practicing good driving skills and generally taking care
as a road user, you help play a vital role in preventing a crash. You will also be making
road safety policies more effective. Many factors play a role in road safety including
following the speed limits that are posted and making sure safety equipment is properly
installed and used.
Road obstruction
Illegal terminal
Wearing of safety belts
Observing the Unified Vehicle Volume Reduction Scheme
Driving license/registration/franchise/Official receipt and certificate of registration
(ORCR)
You are more than likely already familiar with the fact
that wearing a seat belt can save your life, which is the
most important reason to always have the safety belt
buckled around you.
A. Safety
As mentioned, seat belts promote safety. More
specifically, seat belts can aid in the following:
Preventing you from hitting the windshield
Preventing you from being thrown from the
vehicle
Preventing you from banging around the vehicle
and hitting the steering wheel, door, etc.
Women who are pregnant are more protected
when they're wearing a seat belt
It's the Law
That's right, wearing a seat belt is the law. If
you're caught not wearing one, you could find
yourself facing expensive fines and
consequences.
D. OBSERVING THE UNIFIED VEHICLE VOLUME
REDUCTION SCHEME
The Unified Vehicular Volume Reduction
Program (UVVRP), commonly called number
coding or color coding, is a road space rationing
program in the Philippines that aims to reduce
traffic congestion, in particular during peak
Date Developed: Document No.
CBLMs August 2018
on Issued by:
Driving ACQC
NC II COMPILED BY:
OBEY and OBSERVE Edralyn S. Canonigo Page 28 of 95
TRAFFIC RULES AND
REGULATIONS
hours, by restricting the types of vehicles that
can use major public roads based on the final
digit of the vehicle's license plate.
“No Travel” Schedules for Vehicles Drivers found violating the
scheme face two
According to the Number Coding Scheme, a project consequences:
initiated by the Metro Manila Development Authority,
the number endings and their corresponding “no travel confiscation of driver’s
days” are as follows: license or the issuance of a
traffic ticket that carries a
1 and 2 – no travel Monday P300.00 fine. The type of
3 and 4 – no travel Tuesday penalty meted out will
5 and 6 – no travel Wednesday depend on the city where
7 and 8 – no travel Thursday the violation occurred.
9 and 0 – no travel Friday
DRIVING
LICENSE/REGISTRATION/FRANCHISE/OFFICIAL
RECIEPT and CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION
(ORCR)
No OR/CR, No Travel rule.
the LTO will apprehend and fine drivers using an
unregistered vehicle, be it a two-, three four-, or
even six- or eight-wheeled vehicle.
“to ensure that only registered motor vehicles
are used or operated on any public highway”.
All Other Violations of Traffic Rules and Regulations This includes the following
traffic violations:
1. Parking:
a. in an intersection
b. within 5 meters of the intersection
c. 4 meters from the driveway entrance
d. within 4 meters from a fire hydrant
e. in front of a private driveway
f. on the roadway side of any unmoving or parked MV at the curb or edge of the
highway
g. at any place where signs of prohibitions have been installed
9. Driving against traffic (Counter flow) – Failure to pass to the right when meeting
persons or vehicles coming towards him.
10. Illegal turn – Failure to conduct the motor vehicle to the right of the intersection of
the highway when turning to the left in going from one highway to another.
11. Illegal overtaking – Failure to pass to the left when overtaking persons or vehicles
going to the same direction except when there are two or more lanes for the movement
of traffic in one direction.
12. Overtaking at unsafe distance – Failure to pass at a safe distance to the left of
another motor vehicle when overtaking that vehicle.
14. Failure to give way to an overtaking vehicle – Failure to give way to another
vehicle approaching from the rear that wishes to overtake his vehicle when the former
has given suitable and audible signal.
15. Increasing speed when being overtaken – Increasing the speed of the motor
vehicle before the overtaking vehicle has completely passed.
16. Overtaking when left side is not visible or clear of oncoming traffic – Driving to
the left side of the center line of a highway in overtaking or passing another vehicle
proceeding in the same direction where the left side is not clearly visible and is not free
of oncoming traffic for a sufficient distance to pass in safely.
19. Overtaking at any railway grade crossing – Overtaking or passing another vehicle
proceeding in the same direction at any railway grade crossing.
23. Failure of the vehicle on the left to yield the right of way to the vehicle on the
right when these vehicles approach or enter an intersection at approximately the
same time.
24. Failure of a vehicle approaching but not having entered intersection to yield
the right of way to a vehicle within such intersection or turning therein to the left
across the line of travel of the first mentioned vehicle when such vehicle has given
a plainly visible signal of intention to turn.
25. Failure of the driver of any vehicle upon a highway within a business or
residential district to yield the right of way to a pedestrian crossing such highway
within a cross walk except at intersection where the movement of traffic is
regulated by a peace officer or by traffic signal.
27. Failure of a vehicle entering a highway from a private road or driver upon a
highway to yield the right of way to all vehicles approaching on such highway. –
Failure of a vehicle entering a highway from a private road or driver upon a highway to
yield the right of way to all vehicles approaching on such highway.
28. Failure to yield right of way to ambulance, police or fire department vehicles.
– Failure of a driver upon a highway to yield the right of way to police or fire department
vehicles and ambulances when such vehicles are operated on official business and the
drivers thereof sound audible signal or their approach.
30. Failure to give proper signal. – Failure to give the appropriate signal before
starting, stopping or turning from a direct line.
31. Illegal turn. – Failure of the driver of a vehicle intending to turn to the left, to approach
such intersection in the lane for traffic to the right of and nearest to the center line of the
highway, and in, turning to pass to the left of the center of the intersection except upon
highway lane for traffic and upon one-way highway.
32. Failure to stop motor and notch hand brake of motor vehicle when unattended.
– Failure to turn off the ignition switch and stop the motor and notch effectively the
handbrake when parking a motor vehicle unattended on any highway.
33. Unsafe Towing
34. Obstruction – Obstructing the free passage of other vehicles on the highway while
discharging or taking passengers or loading and unloading freight, or driving a motor
vehicle in such a manner as to obstruct or impede the passage of any vehicle.
35. Motorcycle carrying more passengers other than the back rider or cargo other
than the saddle bags and luggage carriers
36. Refusal to render service to the public or convey passenger to destination.
37. Overcharging / Undercharging of fare
41. Failure to provide fare discount to those entitled under existing laws and
pertinent Memorandum Circulars of the LTFRB.
42. Fast, tampered, defective taximeter or operating without or with an old seal
taximeter, broken, joined, reconnected, fake or altered sealing wire.
46. Failure to provide fire extinguisher and required “STOP and GO” signage for
use of each vehicle.
47. Trip cutting.
48. Failure to display fare matrix
49. Breach of franchise conditions under 2011 Revised Terms and Conditions of
CPC.
B.
The applicant shall submit all the documentary requirements to the receiving
personnel
Receiving personnel shall check only the completeness of the documents required
and transmit the same to an evaluator.
The Evaluator shall evaluate the qualifications of the applicant and, if qualified,
encode the application in the system.
After encoding, the application shall be approved by the Approving Officer.
Step 2
Upon approval, the applicant shall be called for photo and signature taking.
Step 3
The applicant shall be called to pay the required fees to the Cashier.
Step 4
The SP Card with the Official Receipt shall be released to the applicant, who shall
be required to write his/her name and affix his/her signature in the appropriate
Release Form.
A reviewer containing all possible questions in the examinations for issuance of an
NPDL, PDL and Conductor's License shall be given to the applicant together with
SP Card.
Venue:
The application and issuance of an SP shall be done at any LTO Licensing Center
and District/Extension Office.
2. RENEWAL
Duly Accomplished Application for Driver's License (ADL);
Medical Certificate issued by any licensed practicing physician stating that the applicant
is physically and mentally fit to operate a motor vehicle or otherwise stating his/her
impairment.
The applicant shall submit all the documentary requirements to the receiving
personnel
Receiving personnel shall check only the completeness of the documents required
and transmit the same to the evaluator
The evaluator shall evaluate the qualifications of the applicant and, if qualified,
encode the application in the system.
Step 2
The applicant shall be called to pay the required fees to the Cashier.
Step 4
An applicant who passes the written examinations for NPDL shall be required to
immediately take the practical driving
test for the RC/s applied for.
After passing both examinations, the application shall be approved by the
Approving Officer.
Applicants who fail to pass the Basic Driving Theory Test and/or the Practical
Driving Test shall not be allowed to take the same test within a period of one (1)
month from the date of the last examination.
If the Applicant fails to pass any of the written or practical examinations twice within
a period of one (1) year, he/she shall not be allowed to apply for the same within
a period of one (1) year from date of the last examination.
If the applicant fails to pass any of the written or practical examination thrice,
he/she shall no longer be allowed to apply for the same for a period of two (2)
years from the time of latest failure.
However, in case the application is only for additional RC/s, he/she shall be
allowed to renew his/her NPDL and, for this purpose, such shall be annotated on
the record of the applicant.
Upon approval, the NPDL card with the Official Receipt shall be released to the
applicant, who shall be required to write his/her name and affix his/her signature
in the appropriate Released Form.
2. RENEWAL/CONVERSION/REVISION OF RECORDS
Step 1
The applicant shall submit all the documentary requirements to the receiving
personnel.
Receiving personnel shall retrieve the details of the license from the system and
show the same to the applicant, who shall be required to confirm the same for any
revision/s and be informed of the appropriate fees to be paid.
If there are no revision/s to be made, applicant shall be advised to proceed to the
next step.
If there are revision/s to be made, the applicant shall be required to fill up an ADL
for the desired revision/s attaching therewith the appropriate documents required,
if necessary, for re-submission. For this purpose, ADL forms must be made readily
available for applicant/s at the same receiving window.
In cases if revision/s of records only, the receiving personnel shall check only the
completeness of the re-submitted documents and transmit the same to an
evaluator.
The evaluator shall evaluate the qualification of the applicant and, if qualified,
encode the application in the system.
Upon encoding, the application shall be approved by the approving Officer.
Step 2
The applicant shall be called to pay the required fees to the Cashier.
Step 4
The NPDL card with the Official Receipt and the expired card shall be released to
the applicant, who shall be required to write his/her name and affix his/her
signature in the appropriate Released Form.
The applicant shall submit all the documentary requirements to the receiving
personnel.
The applicant shall be called to pay the required fees to the Cashier.
Step 4
Except for applications for Conductor's License, an applicant who passes the
written examinations shall be required to immediately take the practical driving test
for the RC/s applied for.
After passing both examinations, the applications shall be approved by the
Approving Officer.
Applicants who fail to pass the Conductor's License Examinations, Basic Driving
Theory Test and/or the Practical Driving Test shall not be allowed to take the same
test within a period of one (1) month from the date of the last examination.
If the applicants fail to pass any of the written or practical examinations twice within
a period of one (1) year, he/she shall not be allowed to apply for the same within
a period of one (1) year from the date of the last examination.
If applicant fails to pass any of the written or practical examinations thrice, he/she
shall no longer be allowed to apply for the same for a period of two (2) years from
the time of the latest failure. However, in case the application is only for additional
RC/s, he/she shall be allowed to renew his/her PDL or Conductor's License and,
for this purpose, such shall be annotated on the record of the applicant.
Step 6
Upon approval, the PDL or Conductor's License card with the Official Receipt shall
be released to the applicant, who shall be required to write his/her name and affix
his/her signature in the appropriate Release Form.
Venue:
Applications for new NPDL as well as its subsequent transactions may be done at
any LTO Licensing Center and District/Extension Office.
The plain renewal of NPDL without revision may be done at any LTO Driver's Licensing
Renewal Offices (DLROs)
REQUIREMENTS:
PROCEDURE:
• Upon approval, the PDL or Conductor's License card with the Official
Receipt shall be released to the applicant, who shall be required to write
his/her name and affix his/her signature in the appropriate Release Form.
2. RENEWAL/REVISION OF RECORD
Step 1
Fees:
Non-Professional - P 585.00
Professional - P 585.00
Many drivers continue to drive jeepneys wearing sando, probably thinking the sleeveless
shirt transforms them like macho surfer dudes. Fact is, the shirts actually make them look
like they slept in them, too—like they went straight from bed to their vehicles.
The MMDA should remind these drivers they are in a service industry and they have to
treat passengers with respect—as people on whom they rely for their livelihood. It is
discourteous to passengers when jeepney drivers look like they are just doing chores at
home.
And some drivers seem to feel they are actually doing people a favor by allowing them to
take their PUVs. They are rude, arrogant and reckless.
SHOES
LONG PANTS
A preventable accident is an accident in which the driver could have prevented to get
involved with.
He failed to do anything to prevent the accident or lack of alertness could be the cause
of poor judgement. In determining whether an accident is preventable, analyze carefully
the causes, conditions and actions which cause accident.
1. Safety driving or defensive driving requires the knowledge and observance of all
traffic rules and regulations applicable to the place or country in which the vehicle
is being operated.
2. Safety driving or defensive driving requires the knowledge to sudden change of
driving hazards or changing conditions in the mechanical functioning of the
vehicle, road surface, lightning and weather.
1. Traffic Violations
Any traffic violation you committed, whether serious or not, do not try to fix
the traffic enforcer because this will make you immune to any traffic
violations you committed.
One of the main cause of accident is disregarding traffic signs. Any traffic
sign installed to a particular place should be followed to avoid untoward
incidents.
2. Misuse of Vehicle
Misuse of vehicle shorter its life. Some accidents are cause by misuse of
mechanical components. Checking of oil and tire pressure must be done
before using the vehicle. Improper idling, wrong gear and other misuse of
the vehicle can cause mechanical trouble which lessen the life of your
vehicle.
3. Trip schedule
Plan your schedule carefully. Do not try to increase your speed for any
schedule delay, go on as it was planned. Maintain or adjust your driving to
all conditions, the kind of road, weather and traffic situation. To Avoid such
delay, always start as early as possible.
4. Courtesy to others
When driving on the street, be sure to be courteous to others. It all depends
on your driving attitude if you will have friends or enemies. If driving is your
profession, you bad attitudes will create a bad image not only yourself but
also to the company where you work with. Proper practice courtesy on the
road makes you a perfect and good driver.
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C.
1. Traffic Violations
2. Misuse of Vehicle
3. Trip Schedule
4. Courtesy to others
5. Minimize distractions.
CRITERIA YES NO
Traffic rules and regulations are followed in accordance with
concerned traffic authorities.
License and registrations are maintained as prescribed by law.
Driver outfit/attire is worn as prescribed by law.
CONTENT:
Positive work values
Driver's Code of ethics
Defensive driving techniques
Managing conflict
Interpersonal skill
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
1. Positive work values are demonstrated as per code of ethics of drivers
2. Complaints are responded and handled with respect based on driver's code of
ethics
3. Reminders are conveyed to passengers politely.
CONDITION:
The students/ trainees must be provided with the following:
LTO Hand Book
Learning Module
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
• Written test
• Demonstration with Oral Questioning
• Interview/ Oral Questioning
Practice Courtesy
Learning Objectives:
Introduction:
Driving etiquette relates to the general courtesy rules which communities expect the
operators of vehicles to follow while driving. Good driving etiquette typically involves being
courteous and staying alert which varies by vehicle, situation, and location (etiquette for
driving an F1 car involves different rules than etiquette for driving an RV). Failure to
adhere to this behavior can lead to increased risk of road collisions, trauma and road
rage. Driving etiquette can extend beyond in-vehicle actions. "When a courteous driver
scrapes the fender or inflicts minor damage to a parked car without its owner present, he
leaves a note giving his name, his telephone number, and the name of the insurance
company. If the owner is present, the courteous driver exchanges insurance information
politely and contacts the proper authorities right away without incident". Breaches in
driving etiquette can often be addressed amiably with a simple and immediate expression
of apology. The general guiding principle behind driver etiquette is "one good turn
deserves another". It is considered vital that everyone adheres to good driving etiquette.
Speeding and aggressive driving, both examples of poor driving etiquette, have been
cited as negative factors related to rural highways. Drivers need education about driving
etiquette to prevent them getting into accidents.
A. DIVING ATTITUDES
Improving and maintaining good behaviors and attitudes to driving are key components
to enhancing the safety of our roads.
As we become more and more aware of our own driving behaviors, we can work on
improving our attitudes, which, in turn, will instill positive change in all the drivers in our
driving community.
• Respect for other drivers – don’t tail gate other cars, allow cars to merge
in front of you and allow for people to make mistakes
• Awareness – use your mirrors and always be aware of where cars are in
relation to your vehicle and scan the road ahead for possible hazards
• Share the road with other drivers
• Never take driving for granted – road conditions change from moment to
moment, so even if you drive down a street every day, always be alert for
new hazards
• Adopt the attitude, “I can make a difference to road safety by being a
responsible driver”
• Drive to conditions, not the posted speed limits
1. To Other Motorists:
• Give proper signals to other motorists. It is very vital to signal your
intention of stopping, passing, turning, left or right, or slowing down to
warn other drivers.
• When parking, wait for vacant spaces and give consideration to those who
came first. Park orderly to give enough space to those incoming vehicles
who would also be parking.
• Extend assistance to other drivers who happens to have vehicle trouble
along the road.
• Give way to vehicles who would like to overtake your path, although you
know that you have the right-of-way.
• Give proper courtesy to motorcyclists, bicyclists and other road users.
• Check your distance with other vehicles. Avoid tail-gating.
2. To Passengers:
• Driver’s should always be courteous and considerate to their passengers.
• Be careful while driving. Follow strictly traffic signs and signals to avoid
delay once apprehended.
• Do not slam your brakes or press your pedals too hard. Your passenger
might not be able to hold on and may bump around inside the vehicle.
• Be sure your passengers have stepped-out of your vehicle safely before
starting to move.
• To taxi drivers, be honest to your passengers. Do not drive with tampered
meters and always give them their exact change.
• Do not smoke while driving.
• To public utility or for hire drivers, avoid cutting trips.
The Role of Passengers:
• Staying alert and keeping your eyes moving so that you can keep track of
what is happening at all times.
• Looking for trouble spots developing around you.
• Having a plan of action if the other driver does the wrong thing.
• Knowing that the law requires drivers to protect each other from their own
mistakes.
A Defensive Driver Must:
2. Behavior
An ideal defensive driver:
The factors affecting the behavior of the driver are the following alcohol, drugs, and
fatigue.
A defensive driver always maintains a safe caution of distance in front and behind his
vehicles by:
• Search – The road seen ahead, around and rear of the vehicles.
• Identify – The potential and immediate hazard on the road.
• Predict – The actions of other road users.
• Decide – What to do to avoid an unsafe situation.
1. Concentration
• Standard of vision, hearing and health all have a bearing on the amount of
concentration.
• The driver must adjust the speed of his vehicle on the degree of
concentration he is able to apply.
6. Weather Conditions
• Fog, rain, fading daylight or bright sunshine will reduce visibility so speed
must be kept LOW.
7. Road Surface
• A good driver is one that looks ahead and recognizes any change in the
road surface.
• Keep a steady speed on open roads. Slow down smoothly. Press the gas
pedal lightly.
• Starting up slowly give other drivers and people walking a chance to see
what you are doing.
• They can then judge how to react. When you have reached the speed you
want, glance at the speedometer
1. When approaching
a roundabout aim in
whichever direction
you want to go and
pray. It is essential
you jam your bumper
into any tiny gap and
add as much
additional confusion
to the situation as
possible while
continually beeping
the horn.
Responsibility.
3. In these examples
under normal
conditions the blue
car would most likely
be responsible for the
collision but there are
special circumstances,
if the person driving
the green car happens
to be a foreigner then
unquestionably the
responsibility relies
entirely on the green
car. If questioned as
to how this could be
possible simply reply
"If you were not in my
country I would not
have crashed into
you."
5. Jeepneys are
required to stop for
excessive amounts of
time and right across
intersections to pick
up customers as to not
only block following
traffic but also any
vehicles coming from
side streets. This is to
maximize potential
customers; it is also
important to remain
ignorant to any sense
of urgency from the
people already
onboard. This will also
give everyone the
opportunity to marvel
at your vehicles
decorations.
Foreign Relations.
Parking.
9. When parking we
encourage creative
thinking, treat it like
a puzzle. Try to insert
as many vehicles in an
area as possible and if
necessary mount the
curb or park in an
intersection.
Driving Test.
Signs.
Stop.
13. More of a
recommendation than
a rule.
Speed Hump.
Lost.
Heavy vehicles
Crossing.
Road Work.
Cell Phones.
20. All drivers must be well trained in the art of texting on mobile phones while
driving.
Seat Belts.
21 Seat belts should never be worn and if possible even removed.
Drink Driving.
22. Studies have found drunk drivers get to their location quicker. We recommend a
bottle of red horse before driving to assist with traffic flow.
Over Loading.
23. To help keep traffic to a minimum we recommend putting as many people into
one vehicle as possible. Roofs and bumpers are also another good location for
stacking passengers.
Speeding.
25. Speed limits are determined by your paint job and muffler. The fancier your
paint work and louder your exhaust the faster you can go.
Disclaimer
All preceding rules are pure speculation as no LTO officer could be found that
had learned to drive or would agree to follow any set down rules.
Drivers may encounter difficult or aggressive passengers during the course of their duties.
These passengers have the potential to distract and distress the driver.
This page provides guidance for bus operators about how to manage the risks posed by
disruptive passengers. The driver's main priority and safety duty to the passengers is to
concentrate on driving safely. If a passenger's conduct distracts the driver it may be
unsafe to continue the journey.
Passengers may exhibit behaviors including:
If the driver remains calm and respectful toward the difficult passenger it may de-escalate
the situation and reduce the risk of physical and verbal assaults.
Drivers should try to avoid conflict at all times. However, situations may arise that cannot
be tolerated or ignored, such as when an assault has occurred, a threat has been made
or other laws have been broken. In these circumstances, the driver should call 911 as
soon as possible.
If the difficult or aggressive passenger refuses to alight from the vehicle the
driver could also consider the actions below:
• Engage the handbrake, switch the engine off and remove the keys
• Advise the other passengers that they may alight the vehicle
• Alight from the vehicle
• Wait until the police arrive.
While understanding one’s self is a critical interpersonal skill, an equally important one is
empathy – the ability to understand others’ feelings. Having empathy helps drivers build
better relationships and address the needs of those around them, because they are
attuned to what’s important to them. Empathy also enables people to better recognize the
impact they are having on others. Armed with the ability to gauge how they are coming
3. Managing emotions
Life can be stressful. On the work front, ambitious goals, disagreements with colleagues,
and large workloads can create pressure. On the home front, stresses from relationship
challenges, financial strains, and work-life balance issues can often trickle over into the
workplace.
The best drivers are those who have learned how to manage these stresses and any
negative emotional displays that may come as a result of them. While self-awareness
enables them to recognize when they are irritable, anxious, or feeling threatened, for
example, their ability to regulate these emotions helps them to maintain their composure,
and prevent any behaviors they might later regret.
4. Listening skills
Drivers, who despite these challenges, exhibit strong listening skills have a number of
advantages. They can be more efficient, because they are better able to absorb and utilize
the information to which they are exposed. They can develop greater empathy, because
by being receptive to what others are saying, they are better able to understand what’s
important to them. They build stronger relationships, because others respond positively
when they feel they are being heard.
A. Enumerate the six good behavior traits/attitudes that is needed to adopt when driving.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
B. Enumerate the three types of pedestrian.
1.
2.
3.
C. Enumerate the two factors that affects driving.
1.
2.
D. Enumerate the seven keys to effective defensive driving.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
E. Give at least five factors to be considered under the code of ethics for drivers.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
A.
1. Respect for other drivers
2. Awareness
3. Share the road with other drivers
4. Never take driving for granted
5. Adopt the attitude
6. Drive to conditions, not the posted speed limits
B.
1. Children
2. Older People
3. Handicapped People
C.
1. Attitude
2. Behavior
D.
1. GIVE SIGNAL BEFORE TURNING, BRAKING & STOPPI NG.
2. SLOW DOWN WHILE NEARISNG TURNINGS, JUNCTIONS AND CROSS
ROADS.
3. DO NOT PARK VEHICLE IN PROHIBITED AND NO PARKING AREAS
4. DO NOT OVER TAKE DANGEROUSLY.
5. AT NIGHT DIP YOUR LIGHTS TO ON COMING, FRINTT GOING
VEHICLE. DO NOT HORN UNNECESSARILY. NEVER HORN IN SILENT
ZONES.
•
6. Turn on hazards and set up cones
or flares if you can’t move your car.
CRITERIA YES NO
Positive work values are demonstrated as per code of ethics of
drivers.
Complaints are responded and handled with respect based on
driver's code of ethics.
Reminders are conveyed to passengers politely.
CONTENT:
• Traffic Violations and Penalties
• Traffic Enforcer Job and Responsibilities
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
1. Traffic authority instructions are compiled as prescribed by law.
2. Traffic violation tickets/receipts issued by Traffic enforcers are accepted and
appropriate action is taken.
CONDITION:
The students/ trainees must be provided with the following:
• Ample space for driving and maneuvering the vehicle, persons to act as driver
and traffic enforcer
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
• Written test
• Demonstration with Oral Questioning
• Interview/ Oral Questioning
Learning Objectives:
After reading this Information Sheet, you should be able to:
1. Identify traffic violations in connections of licensing and;
2. Practice knowledge and skills on how to respect traffic enforcers.
Introduction:
In this previous lesson, you learned different job responsibilities of a traffic
enforcers and how to practice knowledge and skills on how to respect traffic enforcers by
giving a situation in terms of violation in connection to license.
A traffic enforcer is someone who enforcers traffic rules and safety standards. At times
they may also be called highway patrol officer. They detailed within neighborhoods or
local police station or any nearby posts. These days, there are even imaginative and
creative traffic enforcers who do different gimmicks to catch the attention of the people
on the road and make them follow rules and traffic regulations cheerfully as with the
dancing traffic police. It may also be a way to ease the stress and tension while on the
road especially during traffic and rush hours.
Respect
Treating people in a positive manner that acknowledges them for who they are and/or
what they are doing. Being treated or treating an individual in a dignified manner.
Respect is earned and is never just given. BUT, you must give respect to receive respect.
Meaning when you interact with an individual you treat them with dignity and in a
respectful manner as this shows your character as a person. And the respect will be
reciprocated. You must always behave in a respectful manner as this reflects on you,
your character, integrity and values of who you are as a person.
No one owes you respect until you have earned it, so there is no such thing as I will give
it after they give it to me first. That attitude is a disrespectful action to anyone you interact
with as it insinuates that you do not trust them to act accordingly, and implies that they
"owe" you respect before you will give it. That will cause people to LOSE respect for you
or never gain it in the first place. When you first meet someone, everyone is given the
benefit of the doubt that they are a respectable individual. Questioning their
integrity(respect) before you have even met them and "expecting" respect to be given
To get respect, you must give it. So respectful behavior should just be part of how you
act as a person 100% of the time.
Everyone deserves a basic amount of respect as an individual until proven otherwise.
So respect authority and the rule of law. Give respect and pay courtesy to our traffic
enforcers because “they are just doing their jobs.”
• Make sure that traffic rules and regulations are followed by all drivers, passengers
and pedestrians
• Help pedestrians, especially the aged and children to cross the street (at times)
• Help people who might have lost their way
• Observe and advice traffic violators
• Catch traffic violators and issue appropriate tickets or penalties
• Respond and attend to traffic emergencies promptly
• Call other departments if cases and situations come to worse
• Report to superiors as required
• Educate people on traffic safety and health
• Keep a record of all traffic violations, traffic incidents and other traffic related
situations
• Maintain an approachable personality so people in need would not hesitate to ask
for help or would not be intimidated and shy off
• Circulate hand-outs or public information flyers if the station has some new things
or information for all the people out in the streets
Tens of millions of traffic tickets are issued each year, raking in big revenue for state and
local coffers. For the motorist, even one speeding ticket can raise your insurance
premiums for several years, and multiple violations can push your rates through the roof.
Fortunately, many tickets can be avoided with by following a few simple guidelines.
1. Drive Safely
2. Obey the rules of the road.
• Don’t break traffic laws, and you won’t get ticketed. Ignorance is no excuse.
Traffic laws also vary from state to state and even from town to town, so do
some research if you’re driving away from home.
3. Contest a ticket.
• If you can’t avoid a ticket, consider fighting it through the legal system.
Sometimes, just showing up indicates you are more responsible than other
motorists. Dress well, and be prepared to argue your side of the case without
emotion and with as much supporting material as you can provide. Depending
on the judge and the jurisdiction, the judge may give you some leniency.
4. Don't think that the cop will be unlikely to appear in court if you challenge
your ticket.
• Many jurisdictions pay overtime or more for time spent in court. In some
circumstances since the officer is being paid overtime for being in court, he or
she may act in your favor for dismissal of the ticket - that is, if you were polite
and respectful when receiving the citation.
Tips
• Don't lie. Police officers do this many times every day and your body language
will probably give you away.
• Don’t come up with any lame excuses; the police officer has heard them all,
and some of those 'excuses' can easily turn into additional tickets. For instance,
claiming you were "only" coasting down a hill is actually an additional infraction
in many jurisdictions. "Distracted driving" is also a growing new category of
potential bonus-offenses.
Warnings
• Be careful with trying to flirt your way out of a ticket. Some officers will play along,
while others will be offended and come down harsher on you for this gamble.
• Being rude, obnoxious or demanding never helps. Be respectful. Try to chat with
the officer and be polite.
• The best way to avoid getting a ticket is to drive within the law.
• Do not threaten the police officer with comments such as "I’ll see you in court."
• Be aware that in most jurisdictions, going 15 mph (24 km/h) over the speed limit
not only counts as speeding, but qualifies you for a significantly more expensive
reckless driving citation.
1. Make sure that traffic rules and regulations are followed by all drivers,
passengers and pedestrians
2. Help pedestrians, especially the aged and children to cross the street (at times)
3. Help people who might have lost their way
4. Observe and advice traffic violators
5. Catch traffic violators and issue appropriate tickets or penalties
6. Respond and attend to traffic emergencies promptly
7. Call other departments if cases and situations come to worse
8. Report to superiors as required
9. Educate people on traffic safety and health
10. Keep a record of all traffic violations, traffic incidents and other traffic related
situations
B.
C.
1. Drive Safely
2. Obey the rules of the road.
3. Practice defensive driving.
4. Wear your seat belt.
1. Pulled Over
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
If you stall apply the brakes, turn the engine off, return the gear stick to neutral and
begin the process again.
ASSESSMEN METHODS:
Demonstration of Skills using Performance Criteria Checklist;
Oral Questioning
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