The Standardization of Driver Education

MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 2021- 22&1.
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SUBJECT: REVISED RULES AND REGULATIONS ON THE

ACCREDITATION, SUPERVISION, AND CONTROL OF
DRIVING INSTITUTIONS, AJ"lD THE STANDARDIZATION OF
DRIVER EDUCATION
Pursuant to the provisions of Executive Order No. 248, dated 14 July 1970, and
in consonance with the Republic Act No. 4136, as amended, otherwise known
as the Land Transportation and Traffic Code, and in conformity with the
provisions of Republic Act No. 1093Q which mandates the establishment of
stricter rules for the issuance of driver's license, the following revised rules and
regulations are hereby promulgated to improve the quality of driver's education
and to ensure that driver's licenses are issued only to deserving applicants with
sufficient driving skills and knowledge on road safety and proper road courtesy.
ARTICLE I
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Section 1. Objectives
This Memorandum Circular shall have the following objectives:

A. To establish an accreditation system that ensures compliance of driving
institutions, such as driving schools and Driving Enhancement Program
Training Centers, with the prescribed driver education standards which
include driving instructor's qualifications, physical sites and facilities,
equipment, materials, and other similar requirements prior to the
issuance of an authority to offer or undertake driver education programs;
B. To ensure uniformity of the driver education course components,
including topics of instruction and minimum time requirements, in all
accredited driving institutions;
C. To raise the standard of instruction and to develop safety consciousness
and positive driving attitudes with the view of minimizing the incidence
of road crashes; and
D. To supplement, clarify and amend certain provisions of Memorandum
Circular No. 2019-2176, and to include recently issued rules and
regulations in relation to the operation of driving institp tions, in order to
ensure the efficient implementation of the same.
Section 2. Scope and Coverage
These revised rules and regulations shall cover the accreditation, control, and
supervision of driving institutions and their instructors. In addition, these shall
govern the standards for the following ·cours_e s of instruction, particularly:
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Student-driver's Permit (SP) - the authority valid for one (1) year embodied
in a form prescribed by the LTO granted to a person whlo desires to learn to
operate a motor vehicle when accompanied by a duly licensed driver
possessing a driver's license with the appropriate restrictions/ driver's license
code/s for the type of motor vehicle to be operated by the student-driver
ARTICLE II
COURSES OF INSTRUCTION
Section 4. Conduct of Theoretical Driving Course (TDC)
A Student-driver's Permit shall only be issued upon completion of a mandatory

theoretical driving course to be conducted by LTO or its duly accredited driving
institution for at least fifteen (15) hours, and shall be completed within two (2)
years from the start of the course. The course outline for the TDC is attached
herein as Annex A.
An up-to-date version of the TDC module shall only be downloaded from a single
website by the driving institutions nationwide for uniform implementation.
A. The classroom instruction shall be comprised of the following

topics/ fields of study:
1. Background/ evolution of land transportation and its role in
development;
2. Basic organization and functions of LTO;
3. Driver's license and motor vehicle registration requirements and
processes;
4. Traffic rules and regulations including traffic signs, signals,
pavement, markings, and road right of way;
5. Special laws and administrative issuance's related to Land
Transportation;
6. Hazard scanning and recognition, and road crash risk reduction;
7. Functions of automotive assemblies and accessories;
8. Cockpit drill and driving maneuvers;
9. Parking techniques such as the three-point turn, parallel, reverse,
and angle parking;
10. Fuel conservation tips and techniques;
11. Vehicle safety checks and basic troubleshooting cum practicum;
12. Road courtesy, discipline and defensive drivi~g practices; and
13. Detailed topics/ concepts for the safe operatio1]1 of motorcycles and
light motor vehicles.
B. The driving institution shall enroll the details of the client to the LTO
System using the LTMS Client ID to determine the starting date of the
client's TDC. The applicant shall also need to register his/her biometrics
before and after every session for attendance purpos~s.
C. The applicant shall need to pass the exam administered after every
session. After the completion of the 15-hour theoretical driving course
and passing the third and final examination, the applicant shall then be
issued a TDC Certificate of Completion. The final examination shall
consist of 120 questions with an 80% passing score. Agplicants who have
failed the final examination *6ff¥E rf~~~t~l~m~E~tc1slrl
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n. Driving (Articulated Vehicle) NC III - qualification

consists of competencies that a person must achieve to
drive/ operate upon highways motor road vehicles
classified under LTO restriction codes 6 up to 8 (DL Code
BE and CE); transport heavy goods, liquids, and materials
over specified long or short distances; comply with local
traffic rules/ regulations and ordinances and perform
minor repairs on the assigned vehicle
5. TESDA Technical Vocational Institutions (TVIs) - TESDA private

training centers with Unified TVET Program Registration Accreditation
System (UTPRAS)-registered program in Driving NC II and Driving NC
III, duly accredited by the LTO, as a driving school, to conduct lectures
on Developed Competency-based Curriculum on Driving NC II, and
Driving NC III. For this Memorandum Circular, TVI branches shall be
treated as entities distinct and separate from their main office and shall
be subjected to the same treatment as any other TVIs.
Developed Competency-based Curriculum on Driving NC II - the enhanced

module of TESDA on Driving NC II where the LTO Theoretical and Practical
Driving Course have been incorporated to
Theoretical Driving Course {TDC) - the mm1mum of fifteen (15)-hour

theoretical instruction designed by the LTO as a mandatory requirement for
the application of Student-driver's Permit
Practical Driving Course (PDC) - the minimum of eight (8)-hour practical

instruction designed by the LTO as a mandatory requirement for the
application of non-professional driver's license and additional driver's license
codes
Driving Enhancement Program (DEP) - the seminar designed by the LTO

for driver's license holders that covers road safety and land transportation
laws, rules, and regulations. It includes the Driver's Re-orientation Course
during the renewal of their licenses under Section 14 of the Implementing
Rules and Regulation (IRR) of the Republic Act No. 10930, the Intervention
Program as provided under Section 15 of the s~id IRR, and the
Comprehensive Driver Education under the Section 27 thereof.
Land Transportation Management System (LTMS) - a web-based

integrated application that consists of driver's licensink system (DLS), law
enforcement and traffic adjudication system (LETAS), motor vehicle
registration system (MVRS), revenue collection system (RCS), executive
information system (EIS) and a front-end system LTO public portal with
online appointment /booking features. The LTMS application is secured by
advanced biometric technology.
Driver's License - the authority in the form prescribed by the LTO granted
to a person to operate a motor vehicle that is either non-professional or
professional driver's license
Student-driver - a person enrolled in a driving school, DEC, TTI, or

accredited TVI undertaking pr , crihed courses of instruction to operate a
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Section 3. Definition of Terms
For purposes of this Memorandum Circular and as used herein, the following
definitions are hereby adopted:
Assistant Secretary - Chief of the Land Transportation IOffice (LTO)
Driving Institution (institution for brevity) - any agency, organization,

business entity, private or public/ government, engaged in the conduct of the
LTO's courses of instruction for the education of the drivers
1. Driving School - a private educational institution, duly accredited by

LTO, which is established, organized, and authorized to engage in the
conduct of lectures on Theoretical and Practical Driving Courses. It
may refer to the main school/ office or any of its branches. For this
Memorandum Circular, driving school branches shall be treated as
entities distinct and separate from their main office and shall be
subjected to the same treatment as any other driving school.
2 . Drivers Education Center (DEC) - the government driving institution,

operated by the LTO, established in every region/province to offer
courses of instruction of LTO for the education of drivers
3. DEP Training Center - an educational institution. duly accredited by

the LTO to conduct the lectures on Driving Enhancement Program
4. TESDA Technology Institutions (TTls) - the government training

centers operated by the Technical Education and Skills Development
Authority (TESDA) with Unified TVET Program Registration ·
Accreditation System (UTPRAS)-registered program in Drivin g NC II
and Driving NC III, to conduct lectures on Developed Competency-
based Curriculum on Driving NC II and Driving NC III
a. Driving NC II - TESDA certificate recognized as the equ ivalent

of Practical Driving Course for DL Code B, Bl, and B2 (Refer to
the Supplemental IRR of Republic Act No. 10930 Table 1 Driver's
License Code and Its Equivalent Restriction c bdes for the complete
definition of DL Codes)
b. Driving NC Ill - TESDA certificate recognizbd as the equivalent

of Practical Driving Course for DL Code BE, le,
CE, and D (Refer
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License Code and Its Equivalent Restriction Codes for the complete
definition of DL Codes)
l. Driving (Passenger Bus/Straight Truck) NC Ill -

qualification consists of competencies that a per son must
achieve to drive/ operate buses/ straight trucks classified
under LTO restriction codes 3 up to 5 (DL Code C and D)
on highways; transport passengers alnd/ or heavy goods,
liquids and materials over specified long or short
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driving institution. Regardless of the learning modality, the final

examination shall be taken personally by the applicants in the authorized
classroom of the driving institution.
D. The applicant must obtain at least 80% in the validation test conducted
at the LTO District Office, Driver's License Renewal Office (DLRO),
Licensing Center, and other authorized offices of the LTO prior to the
issuance of a Student-driver's Permit.
E. Face-to-face TDC
1. Driving institutions shall conduct the minimum 15-hour TDC in
three (3) days, one session per day. However, DECs may adopt and
conduct the modified two (2) days TDC with the administration of
two (2) sets of examination and with an evaluation mechanism.
2. Theoretical instruction shall only be conducted inside the

authorized classroom of the accredited driving institutions. In no
case shall a driving institution be allowed to conduct a lecture on
any component of the TDC outside the area of their accreditation
or their province/geographic area of responsibility (GAOR).
F. Online TDC
1. Driving institutions may conduct the TDC online provided that the
school avails the services of an accredited Online TDC Provider, in
compliance with Memorandum Circular No. 2021-2265 or the
Guidelines on the Accreditation of Online Theoretical Driving
Course (OTDC) Providers, and other rules and regulations set by
the Technical Working Group (TWG) for Online TDC.
2. Driving Schools may also be authorized to conduct an Online TDC

using their online platform following the guidelines and procedure
as set by the TWG.
Section 5. Conduct of Practical Driving Course (PDC)
A. Practical instruction shall cover safe driving techniques through different

road gradients and conditions, densities of traffic, and weather
conditions.
B. The practical driving instructions shall not be less than eight (8) hours
per driver's license code applied for. The 8-Hour PDCC for motorcycles (DL
Code A and Al) may be conducted in one (1) day, provided that the
student-driver has proven to have already acquired the knowledge based
on the assessment by a practical driving instructor. The course outline
for the PDC is attached herein as Annex B.
C. Driving schools may be deputized by the LTO to conduct a practical

driving test, including the operation of Special Purpose Vehicle,
depending on the performance evaluation of the previous accreditation
period. The practical driving test shall be credited to the application for
a driver's license.
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Section 6. Conduct of Driving Enhancement Program (DEP)
A. Face-to-face DEP /
The DEP shall be conducted in accordance with the following provisions
of the IRR of R.A. No. 10930:
1. Comprehensive Driver's Education
Section 27 of the IRR of R.A. No. 10930 - first renewal of the

driver's license with five-year validity
Holders of PDL and NPDL are required to undergo the mandatory

Comprehensive Driver's Education for the first renewal of 5-year
validity.
See attached Annex C.
2. Driver's Reorientation Course

See attached Annex D.
a. Section 14 of the IRR of R.A. No. 10930

All applicants for the renewal of the driver's license
who has accumulated at least fi~e (5) demerit points
shall undergo a driver's reorientation course to be
conducted by LTO or a duly accredited service
provider.
In addition to the required driver's reorientation

course, a driver who has ten ( 10) or more total demerit
points must pass the theoretical examination before
he/ she may be allowed to renew his/ her driver's
license.
b. Section 15 of the IRR of R.A. No. 10930 Intervention

Program
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A driver who has committed the same violation atleast
three (3) times during the validio/ of his/her driver's
license shall also undergo the Intervention Program.
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B. Conduct of Online DEP I

The DEP may be conducted online following the rules and regulations set
by the TWG on Online DEP. Meanwhile, the LTO shall maint ain an
E-Learning which shall provide free online Comprehensive Driver's
Education.
C. DEP Examination
After the lectures of DEP, a post-examination shall be administered to
assess the applicants' knowledge on the topics cdntained in the DEP
learning modules. Regardless of the learning modality, the applicants
shall need to pass the random 25-question exam which was generated
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shall be 80%. For applicants who took the DEP in !driving institutions,
the post-test shall be administered in these institutions. Applicants who
have failed the exam may do the retake on the same day.
Section 7. Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between LTO and TESDA
In compliance with the MOA signed by LTO and TESDA dated 12 March 2021,
TESDA Technology Institutions (TTis) and its assessors shall be recognized as
an equivalent of LTO Driver's Education Centers (DECs) and DEC Lecturers,
which will offer lectures on TDC and PDC.
TTis shall:
1. Submit a copy of the Official Receipts and Certificates of
Registration (OR/CR) of the vehicles to be used for practical
instruction;
2. Have vehicles to be used, which are modified to include a separate
brake pedal for the instructors, and be subjected for inspection by
LTO Regional Accreditation Committee (RAC).
TTls Assessors shall:

1. Undergo a mandatory Trainer's Training from the LTO with regards
to the lecture of TDC;
2. Pass the written examination to be conducted by the LTO Regional
Offices;
3. Submit a copy of valid Professional Driver's License;
4. At least 23 years old;
5. Have no apprehension from the last twelve (12) months prior to
their enrollment to the LTO System; and
6. Submit the NTTC in Driving and Automotive Servicing.
Upon compliance with the above requirements, TTis and Assessors shall be
enrolled in the LTO System to be able to upload Certificates. Once enrolled, TTis
may now conduct the modules of TDC and PDC which are incorporated in .the
Driving NC II of TES DA. With this, TES DA shall issue a Certificate of Completion
for the TDC and Driving NC II in lieu of PDC.
TESDA Technical Vocational Institutions (TVIs), on the other hand, shall

undergo the process of accreditation specified under these revised rules and
regulations.
This provision shall be without prejudice to any future agreement between the ..
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Section 8. Classification of Driving Schools - ~- -= ·

A. New Driving Schools - Any person or group of persons, n atural or
juridical, who intends to establish and operate a driving school, shall file
with the Regional Director concerned, an application, in a form prescribed
by LTO (Annex N), containing prescribed information and showing
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Circular. All applications shall be forwarded to the Central Office

Committee on Accreditation of Driving Schools for review, and
recommendation to the Assistant Secretary.
B. Existing Driving Schools - Driving schools that have already been

established and operating and which have previously been issued a
certificate to operate or provisional permit shall be given two (2) m onths
within which to comply with the standard requirements of this
Memorandum Circular.
C. Driving School Kiosks in malls or registration offices may be established

for marketing and enrollment purposes only, and shall not be subjected
to inspection and enrollment in the LTO System.
Section 9. Documentary Requirements
A. For new driving school applicants:

1. For single proprietorship, the business name registration from the
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI);
2. For partnership or corporation, the business name registration and
other documentary requirements by the Securities and Exchange
Commission as prerequisites to their establishment, organization,
and operation;
3. Business Permit;
4 . Certificate of Registration from the Bureau oflnternal Revenue;
5. Sworn statement with documentary evidence of the adequacy of
funds for annual operating expenses; and
6. Bank certificate or Credit Line of Three Million Pesos
(P3,000,000.00) in the name of the owner of driving school-
applicant, in the case of a sole proprietorship, or in the name of
partnership or corporation, if applicable.
Upon receipt of an application to establish a driving school, the Assistant

Secretary, through the Committee on Accreditation, shall verify the
correctness of the information contained in the application forwarded by
the Regional Office concerned.
B. For existing driving schools:

1. An audited financial statement prepared by a certified public
accountant;
2. Business Permit;
3. Certificate of Registration from the Bureau of Internal Revenue;
4 . List of accredited instructors with their driver's license number and
other pertinent qualifications.
Section 10. Facilities and Equipment
A. Maneuvering Site
1. The driving school must provide a maneuvering site where students
undertake in-car but off-highway driving lessons, including the
development of maneuvering dexterity, prior to major highway
driving lessons. In case the designated maneuvering site is public
property, it must have a written permit from the local government
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2. The dimension of the maneuvering site for Light PDC shall be at
least fourteen (14) meters in length and width.
3. For Driving Institutions applying for accreditation to lecture the
PDC for motorcycles, a motorcycle test track wAh an area of at least
three hundred (300) square meters with a complete obstacle course
must be provided.
4. Schools are encouraged to establish a common driving test track
complete with standard traffic signs and pavement markings.
Driving schools must show proof of their agreement to use and
maintain a common driving test track.
B. Classroom (Main Office and Branches)

1. The minimum dimension of a classroom must not be less than
twenty-four (24) square meters. Provided that, a space of not less
than one and a half (1.5) square meters shall be provided for every
student to ensure comfort. Provided further that, the maximum
class size shall be forty (40) students per classroom.
2. Classrooms must ensure that ergonomics, anthropometry, thermal
comfort, ventilation, illumination, and acoustics are considered in
the overall layout and design of the classroom.
3. Each classroom must have audio-visual materials and display,
updated set of traffic signs, signals, and pavement markings as
described in the manual of Department Works and Highways
(DPWH) and other land transportation regulatory agencies. The
lateral dimensions or diameter of each sign must not be less than
six (6) inches.
4. For students intending to apply for a light vehicle professional
driver's license, the school shall have in the classrooms automotive
components and parts assemblies which may be used as aids in
teaching basic automotive servicing.
5. All classrooms used for theoretical instruction must be equipped
with closed-circuit television (CCTV) system connected with the
built-in date and time recording features, with specs of at least
5MP.
6. All theoretical instructions shall be recorded. Recordings must be:
a. Stored in an external hard drive or simiiar storage devices;
b. Kept for at least six (6) months from the date it was captured;
and
c. Always available for inspection by the RACs and/ or CO
Committee on Accreditation of Driving Schools, at any
possible time during the operation of th~ driving institution.
7. The school shall maintain student records for monitoring and
evaluation. Attendance sheets shall be provided and must be
always made available by the driving institutions for this purpose.
C. Library
Driving school library facilities must have the following reference and
reading materials.
1. Republic Act No. 4136, as amended and R.A. !No. 10930 - An Act
Rationalizing and Strengthening the Policy Regarding Driver's
License by Extending the Validity Period of Driver's Licenses and
Penalizing Acts in Violation of its Issuance and Application;
2. Letters of Instructions, Administrative Orders/Memorandum
Circulars of the Department of .. Transportation, Land
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Transportation Office, Land Transportation Franchising and
Regulatory Board, and city/municipal ordinances relative to land
transportation and traffic rules and regulations ;
3. Latest edition of the Filipino Driver's Manual, which must be
provided to every student-driver; defensive driving manu al, and
automotive mechanics manual;
4. Special laws relative to land transportation, such as:
a. R.A. 87 49 - Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999
b. R.A. 8750 - Seat Belts Use Act of 1999
c. R.A. 8794 - An Act Imposing a Motor Vehicle User's Charge
on All Types of Motor Vehicles and for Other Purposes
d. R.A. 10054 - Motorcycle Helmet Act of 2009
e. R.A. 10586 - Anti-Drunk and Drugged Driving Act of 2013
f. R.A. 10666 - Children's Safety on Motorcycle Act of 2015
g. R.A. 10913 - Anti-Distracted Driving Act
h. R.A. 10916-- Road Speed Limiter Act of 2016
i. R.A. 11229 - Child Safety in Motor Vehicle's Act
j. R.A. 11235 - Motorcycle Crime Prevention Act; and
5 . Other road safety manuals and materials.
D . Motor Vehicles
1. Driving schools must comply with the motor vehicle requirement

corresponding to the DL Code and vehicle category as defined in
the Supplemental IRR of R.A. No. 10930, applied for by each
branch.
2. Driving institutions may opt to operate PDC for either Motorcycle,
Light Vehicles, or both.
Vehicle OPTIONAL . Vehicle

MVTYPE - MANDATORY
Category Cat egory
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Motorcycle A Ll, L2, L3 Al L4,L5,L6,L7
1 AT
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Light 1 MTand
Vehicles
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1 AT
BE 0 1, 02
MT - Manual Transmission, AT - Automatic Transmission
(Refer to the Supplemental IRR of Republic A~t No. 10930 Table 1

Driver's License Code and Its Equivalent Rest~iction Codes for the
complete definition of DL Codes)
3. All motorcycles and light vehicles to be used for practical

instruction for D L Codes A, A 1, B, B 1, B2, and BE shall not be more
than seven (7) years old.
4. All vehicles must be roadworthy, operational, equipped with front
and rear-view dashboard recording camera, and currently
registered in the name of the driving school proprietor, partnership,
or corporation, whichever is applicable .
5. All vehicles used for practical instruction must be modified to
include a separate brake pedal for the instructor.
6. All motor vehicles used in the practical instruction shall bear
markings "CAUTIO[- . . w i hite capital letters
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at least eight (8) inches in height with a red background, and
readable from the back of the motor vehicle.
Section 11. Operation of Heavy Vehicles
Driving schools for heavy vehicles shall also comply with the following
requirements:
A. The dimension of the maneuvering site shall be at least thirty-one (31)

meters in length and thirty-one (31) meters in width.
B. The driving school must have at least one (1) heavy motor vehicle (e.g.
bus, straight truck, or articulated), the age of which \s hall not exceed ten
(10) years old. These heavy vehicles may be leased provided that a
notarized lease agreement shall be submitted upon application.
C. The school must submit a detailed course syllabus for the operation of. ,
heavy vehicles.
Section 12. Accreditation of DEP Training Centers
A. DEP Training Center applicants not currently operating as driving

schools shall conform to the requirements for acc~editation of Driving
Schools specified in these revised rules and regulations except for the
motor vehicle and maneuvering site requirements and the bank certificate
or credit line requirement. Instead, they are only required to maintain a
bank certificate or credit line of One Million Pesos (Pl,000,000.00). See
attached Annex J for Application Form.
B. Existing driving schools accredited by the LTO shall not need to undergo
the process of accreditation of DEP Training Center and shall
automatically be allowed to lecture the standard modules of the DEP. ,
provided that they file an application to the RAC for DEP and comply with
the requirement of at least one (1) additional classroom and at least one
(1) theoretical instructor intended only for the lecture of DEP.
Section 13. Accreditation Fee
The driving school shall pay a non-refundable accreditation fee of Five

Thousand Pesos (PS,000.00) upon submission of the accqmplished form and
other documentary requirements. A separate accreditation fee of Five Thousand
Pesos (PS,000.00) shall be collected from entities applying to be accredited as a
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Section 14. Issuance of Accreditation and Provisional Permits
A. All applications for accreditation approved by the Assistant Secretary

shall be valid for two (2) years; I
B. Pending the approval of the driving institution's application for
accreditation, a provisional permit (Annex .M) valid for two (2) months
shall be given to a driving school provided it has complied with the
following minimum requirements:
1. complete documentary re uirements under Sebtic:m 9;
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2. a maneuvering site, compliant with the specifications under
Sections lO(A)(l) or 1 l(a), if applicable; I
3. at least one (1) classroom, compliant with the specifications under
Section lO(B);
4. at least one (1) motor vehicle for every Ml" type applied for,
compliant with the specifications under Section lO(D); and
5. payment of the accreditation fee under Sectiotl 13.
Section 15. Renewal of Accreditation I

Renewal of accreditation shall be submitted sixty (60) days prior to the
expiration of the certificate. Upon renewal application, a fee of Three Thousand
Pesos (P3,000.00) shall be paid for every accreditation.
The authority of the driving institution to operate shall be automatically

canceled upon failure to submit a duly accomplished application and failure to
pay the proper fee on or before the expiration of its accreditation. A late renewal
fee amounting to Five Thousand Pesos (PS,000.00) shall be collected for renewal
applications that are not filed on time.
Section 16. Certificates of Accreditation
All approved new applications of driving institutions and instructors shall be

forwarded to the Traffic Safety Division (TSD), LTO Central Office, through a
Summary Report indicating the complete compliance of the driving institutions
and instructors, signed by the Regional Accreditation Committee (RAC)
Chairperson and certified by the Regional Director, for the issuance of
Certificate of Accreditation to be signed by the Assistant s bcretary.
For all renewal applications, the certificate of accreditation shall be for the
approval of the Regional Director.
See attached Annexes I, J, K, and L as sample templates for the Certificate of

Accreditation.
Section 17. Accreditation Committees
There shall be constituted Accreditation Committees at the Central Office and

Regional Office level for the accreditation and registration of driving institutions,
instructors, and administrators.
The Central Office (CO) Accreditation Committee and RJ gional Accreditation

Committee (RAC) shall be tasked to perform the functions and responsibilities
relative thereto, particularly:
A. Accreditation and Registration of Driving Institutions

The CO Accreditation Committee and the RAC shall perform the following
at the concerned level, to wit:
1. Receive and evaluate the requirements for the accreditation of
driving institutions;
2. Conduct the required site inspection of driving institutions;
3. Upon a favorable evaluation of the applicant-driving institution,
register the former to the LTO System;
4. The RAC shall recommend to the Regional Director, the issuance of
a Provisional Permit iiahd forpfw..ov (a:ijN~ntp:s-·fo the applicant-
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driving institution upon its '. compliance to the mm1mum
requirements and after registration in the system;
5. The RAC and CO Accreditation Committee shall recommend to the
Assistant Secretary the issuanc~ of Certificate of Accreditation
upon complete review and assessment by all concerned, in
accordance with the process and requirements indicated in
Sections 9, 10, 11, and 12 hereof; and
6. Release the approved Certificate of Accreditation to the concerned
driving institutions.
B. Nomination of Regional Proctors and their Responsibilities

As a requirement to decentralize the registration of Instructors, the RACs
shall first nominate and have their respective Proctor/
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LTO System. The Regional Proctors shall perform the following which is
detailed in Section 19.D
1. Securing the examination questionnaires from the TSD;
2. Evaluating the Instructor requirements;
3. Administering Instructor Qualifying Examinations; and
4. Encoding the scores to the LTO Proctor facility.
C. Accreditation and Registration of Driving Instructors

At their respective levels, the CO Accreditation and the RAC shall perform
the following:
1. Receive the requirements of an applicant for driving instructor for
evaluation;
2. Endorse the requirements to the CO or Regional Proctor for the
scheduling of examinations. The instructors' theoretical
examinations shall be conducted in accordance with the schedules
set herein under Section 19.D. or as needed;
3. Receive the Qualifying Examination Certificate submitted by the
f ;-octor to complete the registration requirements;
4. CO/TSD or RAC shall conduct the mandatory Trainer's Training
for the lecturer of TDC; and
5. Register the driving instructor's pertinent personal information
details and biometrics in the LTO System.
D. Registration of Driving Institution Administrators

1. The CO Accreditation Committee or the RAC shall accept for
processing the requirements for the registration of driving
institution administrators; and
2. Using the LTO System, the CO Accreditation Committee or the RAC
shall register the pertinent personal information details and the
biometrics of the driving institution administrr-tors.
E. Monitoring of Driving Institutions and Instructors

1. The CO Accreditation Committee or the RAC shall have supervisory .
and visitorial powers over driving instituti6ns. The RAC shall
monitor the actual operations of driving institutions based on
actual inspection and documents submitted.
2. The RAC shall recommend to the Regional Director the issuance of
a show-cause order and the imposition of preventive suspension to
driving institutions charged with violations of this Memorandum
Circular.
3. The RAC shall conduct hearings, require the submission of a
supplemental answer, !and drtaft ir~o:le.rticaRs in r{ilation to cases of
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violations of this Memorandum Circular for approval by the
Regional Director.
F. Other Functions and Responsibilities: 1
1. Prior to renewal of accreditation, the Accreditation Committee at

the concerned level shall conduct a mandatory inspection and shall
review and evaluate the overall performance of the driving
institution.
2. The CO Accreditation Committee or the RAC shall require the
submission of a drug abuse prevention program in the workplace
and related reports.
3. The CO /TSD shall continuously provide updated modules for TDC
and DEP for use of the driving institutions, whenever there are new
issuances of laws, rules, and regulations concerning driving and
road safety.
G. A composite Audit Team comprising of members from the Central Office

and Regional Offices of the LTO shall be created to conduct a random and
periodic audit of the driving institutions and ensure that they comply with
the existing laws, rules, and regulations.
Section 18. Reportorial Requirements
A. Driving institutions are required to submit the following reports to the

RAC within five (5) days after every reporting period as indicated below:
1. List of graduates for the month and the dates of their attendance;
2. Summary of transactions for the month;
a. TDC
b. PDC per DL Code
c. DEP for Non-Professional
d. DEP for Professional
3. List of scholarship recipients for the month;

4. Semestral report on drug tests conducted; and
5. All other reports as may be required by the RAC.
B. Moreover, the RAC must be informed of any changes in ~he ownership

and management of the institution, personnel complement, facilities, and
equipment, or any material change that affects the operations of the
driving institution five (5) days before effecting such changes.
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1. All driving instructors must be duly accredited by the LTO.
2. The documentary requirements for accreditation shall be as
follows:
a. A certified true copy of diploma and appropriate certificates
of training;
b. Copy of valid professional driver's license;
c. Original Certificate of neuropsychiatric fest result;
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d. Original copy of a valid certification from a DOH accredited
drug testing center that applicant has undergone a
mandatory drug test, and that he/ she is free from the use of
dangerous drugs; and
e. Copy of valid National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) or Police
Clearance.
3. There shall be at least one (1) theoretical instructor, and one ( 1)
practical driving instructor registered per driv~ng school branch.
4. The instructor's accreditation shall be restricted to the driving
school branch where he/ she is affiliated. Instructors are not
allowed in any circumstances to upload a Certificate of Completion
through the uploading facility of another branch.
5. An accreditation fee of One Thousand Pesos (Pl ,000.00) shall be
paid by the applicant upon submission of his/her application
(Annex 0) and requirements, and after passing the written
examination. I
6. The instructor's accreditation is valid for two (2) years.
7. Prior to the renewal of accreditation, the driving instructor shall be
required to attend a retooling program. A renewal fee of Five
Hundred Pesos (P500.00) shall be collected.
8. The certificate of accreditation for instructors shall be issued by the
LTO.
9. Accredited instructors must wear an appropriate company uniform
and identification card while on duty while conducting classes or
practical driving lessons. The certificate of accreditation issued by
the LTO must also be exhibited at all times
B. General Qualifications of Driving School and DEPTC Instructors

1. Must be at least twenty-three (23) years of age;
2. Must be a graduate of any four-year degree course or automotive
vocational training course or a holder of a TESDA National TVET
Trainer's Certificate (NTTC). If the applicant is a college
undergraduate, he/ she must have completed at least two-year
studies in college and must be a holder of the following:
a. TESDA Trainers Methodology /Trainer's Training;
b. NC II in Driving; and
c. NC I in Automotive Servicing
3. Must be a holder of a valid professional driver's license allowed to
operate a motor vehicle with manual transmission. The DL Code
must also correspond to the vehicle category being offered by
his/her driving school. The applicant must have held a driver's
license for the last five (5) years, regardless of when his/her
professional driver's license was acquired.
4. Must not have any traffic violations for the past twelve (12) months
prior to application as an instructor;
5. Must not have a history of suspension or revocation of driver's
license for any cause;
6. Must take and pass the neuropsychiatric test from a government
accredited entity;
7. Must have undergone a mandatory drug test performed by a DOH
accredited drug testing center, and results must show that he/she
is free from the use of dangerous drugs;
8. Must have passed a written examination given by LTO;
9. In addition to the above-stated requirementsl a driving instructor
applicant for hea vehicles sha EaiSQ subr~ljit a copy of TESDA
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NTIC and NC III Driving and Automotive Servicing for heavy
vehicles and must have passed the written examination
administered by the LTO.
C. Additional Requirements for PDC Instructors

10. Must be a holder of NC II in Automotive Servicing; and
11. Must not have been convicted by final judgment of a crime
involving moral turpitude, or of a crime punishable by prision
correctional under the Revised Penal Code.
D. Examination for Driving School Instructors

1. Theoretical examinations for the instructors shall be administered
at the concerned level in accordance with the schedule indicated
below:
a. At the Central Office, every second and fourth Wednesday of
the month as requested by the concerned Regional Office/s.
b. At the Regional Office, twice a year depending on the number
of applicants or as needed.
2. The applicant shall pay an examination fee of Two Hundred Pesos

(P200.00).
3. The driving school instructor must have passed the written
examination with an 85% passing raw score, to be administered by
the RAC Proctor of the region where the driving school is located or
the CO Proctor as the case may be.
4. The CO/ Regional Proctor shall immediately check the answers and
notify the instructors of the results within fifteen (15) working days
from the date of qualifying examinations.
5. Instructors who successfully passed the examinations shall
proceed to the LTO Regional Office to secure their Qualifying
Examination Certificate.
6. Instructors who failed the first examination shall be allowed to have
a maximum of three (3) retakes. After the fourth examination, the
instructor-applicant will no longer be allowed to apply as an
instructor nationwid~. To this end, the list of failed examinees shall
be uploaded after e~}'~·ry exam to a common website which may be
viewed and edited by ,rul Regional Proctors for the counter checking
of the numbers of exam re-takes. For further monitoring and
supervision, Regional Proctors shall be given a facility under the
LTO System for this purpose.
7. The CO/Regional Proctor shall encode the results of the qualifying
examinations in the LTO Proctor facility and !issue a duly signed
Instructor's Qualifying Examination Certificate with the score
indicated therein, to the instructor who obtains a passing score.
E. Change of Affiliation
The following requirements shall be submitted by the instructor to the
RAC for a change in driving school affiliation: I
1. If from one school branch to another school branch of the same
driving school:
a. Letter request from driving school stating the reason/ s for
changing the Instructor's affiliation; Instructor's existing
accreditation control number; and the name and address of
school branch ere t w.Inismuctor-wm be.1transferred to;
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c. Certificate of No Apprehension;
d. Certificate of Accreditation; and
e. Must not have any complaints from clients.
2. If from one driving school to another driving school:

a. Letter request from instructor stating the reason/ s for
changing his/her affiliation; existing ~ccreditation control
number; and the name and address of the school where
he/ she desires to be transferred to;
b. NBI/Police Clearance;
c. Certificate of No Apprehension;
d. Certificate of Accreditation; and endorsement of the driving
school where he/she desires to be transferred to.
e. Under no circumstances shall a driving instructor be allowed
to transfer from one school to another within one year from
his enrollment in the current school where he is em ployed.
The above-stated documents shall be forwarded to the TSD , which shall

issue a revised Certificate of Accreditation of the instructor signed by the
Assistant Secretary bearing the new driving school affiliation but with the
same accreditation control number and period of validity.
ARTICLEV
CERTIFICATE OF DRIVING COURSE COMPLETION
Section 20. Issuance and Contents
After the satisfactory completion by a student-driver of the prescribed driving

course, a driving school shall issue a Certificate of Driving Course Completion
to show that he/she has completed the theoretical and/or practical instruction.
A. The certificate of completion for the Theoretical Driving Course (Annex E)

shall contain the following:
1. Name, address, logo, and accreditation control number of the
issuing driving institution;
2. Name of instructor;
3. LTO Client ID of the applicant;
4. Name, address, date of birth, nationality, age, sex, civil status, and
electronically captured picture of the applicant;
5. Certificate Control Number;
6 . Date the course has been started and completed;
7. Total number of hours; and
8 . Learning modality.
B. In addition, the following shall also be indicated in the certificate of

completion for the Practical Driving Course: (Annex F)
9. Student-driver's Permit Number/Driver's License Number;
10. Training Purpose (New Driver's License/ Additional DL Code); and
11. DL Codes applied for.
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C. On the other hand, the following shall also be indicated in the issuance
of a DEP certificate of completion: (Annex G and HJ
1. Name, address, logo, and accreditation control number of the
issuing driving institution;
2. Name of instructor;
3. Client ID of the applicant;
4. Name, address, date of birth, nationality, age, sex, civil status, and
electronically captured picture of the applicant;
5. Certificate Control Number;
6. Date the course has been started and completed;
7. Total number of hours;
8. Driver's license number;
9. Learning modality; and
10. Training purpose (Comprehensive Driver's Education/Driver's Re-
Orientation Program/ Intervention Program).
D. The system shall provide a summary of reports for issued TDC, PDC per
DL Code, DEP for Nonprofessional and Professional Driver's License, in a
per driving institution branch, region, per month, per day format
Section 21. Interconnectivity and Monitoring
A. The driving institution's and instructor's profiles shall be tagged and

interconnected to the LTMS.
B. The Certificate of Course Completion as mentioned in Section 20 of this

Memorandum Circular shall be electronically transmitted in real-time to
the LTMS.
C. The manner of electronic transmission shall be done through a uniform

front-end facility that is duly approved by the LTO.
D. A biometric sign-off of the driving instructor/ s who conducted the driver

education shall be required prior to the electronic transmission of the
Certificate of Driving Course Completion with the approval of the driving
institution administrator. The date of uploading of the administrator shall
be indicated in the Certificate of Completion.
In addition, the uploading of Certificates of Completion to the LTO System

shall be limited to a pre-determined number of uploads every week. The I
formula for the computation of the maximum uploads for Certificates of
Completion of the TDC and the DEP shall be as follows:
z=SxCxAxfxb
where:
Z = The maximum weekly limit for uploads per course of

instruction (i.e. TDC or DEP) for every branch
S Total sitting capacity, which is the total floor area of all
classrooms in sq. m. divided by 1.5 sq. m. However, for
purposes of this computation, the maximum floor area for any
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classroom shall not exceed 60 sq. m.
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C = Number of accredited classroom/ s u ls ed or instructor/ s
designated to conduct the particular course of instruction,
whichever is lower
A Percentage of allowable seating capacity for driving based on
the applicable rules issued by the Inter-Agency Task Force for
the Management of Emerging Infectious! Diseases (IATF), the
concerned local government unit, or any relevant authority
f Number of days the course is delivered in a week divided by
the number of prescribed days of instruction (f = d/i)
b = Number of unique classes per day for such course of
instruction (i.e. TDC or DEP)
The system shall only allow uploading of TDC and DEP Certificates every
Monday to Saturday. The system shall deny the uploading after the
maximum weekly cap has been reached.'
1. The LTO system shall limit the number of PDC Certificates of

Completion for DL Codes A and Al to five (5) uploads per day for
every accredited motorcycle per instructor, per branch whichever
is lower.
2. The uploading of PDC for light vehicles shall cover the three (3) DL
Codes B/Bl/B2 .
3. For DL Codes B/Bl/B2, BE, C, CE, D, three (31 uploads per day
for every accredited vehicle or accredited practical driving school
instructor, whichever is lower.
E. Driving schools shall be required to have the IT equipment and facilities

necessary for the successful transmission of the Certificates of Course
Completion using the duly approved front-end facility.
F. The main office of a driving institution and any of its branches shall be
treated as separate entities. The uploading facility of the main office shall
not, in any manner, be connected to any of its branches.
G. The TSD and RAC shall monitor, evaluate and give performance ratings
to driving schools based on the previous operations and community
relations. The System shall provide the CO Committee and RACs with the
report of the applicants who have failed the LTO theoretical exam and
practical tests.
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The driving institution, regardless of the number of employees, shall develop
and implement a drug abuse prevention program in the workplace . The said
program shall include the adoption of company policies against drug use in the
workplace, a drug testing and rehabilitation program, and policies on work
resumption.
Employers shall require all their driving instructors to undergo drug testing at
least twice every year with the presence and supervision of a RAC
representative. For this purpose, the RAC shall schedule when the random
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drug test will be conducted. The driving institution shall bear all the expenses
for drug testing. To ensure the safety of students, driving instructors who test
positive for drug use shall not be allowed to perform their duties and functions.
Strict confidentiality shall be observed with regard to the testing and the test
results. Driving schools shall submit the results to the RAC within three (3)
days from their receipt.
Section 23. Corporate Social Responsibility
Driving schools, DEPTCs, and accredited TVIs shall institute a scholarship

program for indigent and deserving students as part of its community road
safety advocacy. For every twenty (20) graduates of a particular driving course,
the covered driving institution must give a free driving course of the same kind
to at least one (1) qualified individual. The selection of recipients shall be based
on clear criteria set by the covered driving institutions. A list of recipients shall
be submitted to the RAC every month.
Section 24. Compliance with Other Related Laws, Rules, and Regulations
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It shall be the duty of the duly-accredited institutions to comply with this

Memorandum Circular and other rules and regulations, laws, and policies in
relation to their operations, such as but not limited to the following:
A. Provision of educational assistance to senior citizens to pursue technical

education by providing scholarships, subsidies, financial aid, or grants
under Republic Act No. 9994 (Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2010);
B. Provision of access to quality education and ample opportunities to

develop their skills under Republic Act No. 7277 (Magna Carta for
Disabled Persons) for persons with disabilities who may be permitted to
operate motor vehicles;
C. Protection of clients' personal information under Republic Act No. 10173

(Data Privacy Act of 2012);
D. Prohibition against "fixing" under Republic Act No. 11032 (Ease of Doing
Business and Efficient Government Service Delivery Act of 2018);
E. Adoption of zero-tolerance policies on gender~based sexual harassment

in business establishments and posting of hotline numbers in bold letters
of designated anti-sexual harassment officer of the driving institutions
under Republic Act No. 11313 (Safe Spaces Act);
F. Rules and regulations under local ordinances not inconsistent with these
guidelines; and
G. IATF Regulations in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Section 25. Driving Institutions Under Community Quarantine
The status of operation of the driving institutions shall comply with the latest
issuances of rules and regulations relative to the implementation of the
community quarantine and other restrictions nationwide set by the Inter-
Agency Task Force (IATF) for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases,
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Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) , Local GovernmeJ t Units (LGUs), and
other implementing agencies.
Under the new normal, the latest IATF Omnibus Guidelines on the
Implementation of Community Quarantine shall be adhered to.
ARTICLE VII
PROHIBITED ACTS AND PENALTIES
Section 26. Prohibitions for Driving Institutions I
The following penalties shall be imposed on driving institutions that have

committed the acts prohibited under this Section. The Assistant Secretary shall
permanently revoke the accreditation of the driving school on the third offense.
Meanwhile, a driving institution operating under a Provisional Permit that has
committed any violation under this Section for the first offense shall suffer the
penalty of revocation and shall be permanently disqualified from being issued
a Provisional Permit or a Certificate of Accreditation.
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A. Operation without LTO accreditation Blacklisting I

B. Fraud or misrepresentation in the First Offense: P30,000 with a
filing of an application for maximum suspens10n of SIX
accreditation and/ or in its actual months
operations
Second Offense: Revocation
C. Irregular use of accreditation First Offense: PS0,000 with a

(includes the following violations): maximum suspension of SIX
months
1. Conduct of TDC, PDC, or DEP
lectures outside the area of Second Offense: Pl00,000 with a
accreditation; maximum suspension of one year
2. Conduct of online TDC or DEP
without proper authorization or is Third Offense: Revocation
not usmg an accredited Online
TDC or DEP Provider
3. Conduct of TDC or DEP less than
the required number of hours;
4 . Failure to completely carry out its
duly approved course syllabus;
5. Conduct of PDC for the Vehicle
Category /DL Code that is not being
offered and applied to the LTO;
6. Employing instructor not
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student-drivers Second Offense: P30,000 with a
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Second Offense: Pl00,000 with a

maximum suspension of three
months
F. Failure to display caution sign on First Offense: P30,000

motor vehicles other than motorcycles
·. Second Offense: PS0,000 with a
maximum suspension of SIX
months
/ Third Offense: Revocation
G. Failure to record the lecture of TDC, First Offense: P30,000 with a

PDC, or DEP, or to provide the RAC maximum suspension of SIX
with the recording when requested months
during inspection, audit, or
monitoring visits Second Offense: PS0,000 with a
maximum suspension of one year
H. Failure to present student records and First Offense: P30,000 with a

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during inspection, audit, or I months
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Second Offense: PS0,000 with a
II maximum sul pension of one year
j Third Offense: Revocation
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Offense: P30,000 with a
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Second Offense:
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P30,000 with a
maximum suspension of on e year
K. Any violation of the rules and First Offense: P30,000 with a

regulations relative to the maximum suspens10n of SIX
implementation of the Community months
Quarantine and other COVID-19
protocols Second Offense: PS0,000 with a
L. Failure to comply with all other First Offense: Pl0,000 with a

requirements and conditions maximum suspension of SIX
prescribed in this Memorandum months
Circular and subsequent issuances
not mentioned above Second Offense: P20,000 with a
Section 27. Prohibitions for Driving Instructors
The following penalties shall be imposed on driving instructors who have

committed the acts prohibited under this Section.
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A. Commission of fraud First Offense: PS,000 with a maximum
and/ or misrepresentations suspension of six months
in the making and filing of
the application for Second Offense: Pl0,000 with a maximum
accreditation; suspension of one year
B. Participation in acts that First Offense: PS,000 with a maximum

constitutes an irregular use suspension of one month
of accreditation as
enumerated in Section Second Offense: Pl0,000 with a maximum
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C. Failure to display company First Offense: PSOO

identification card and
certificate of accreditation; Second Offense: Pl ,000
Third Offense: P2,000 with a maximum

suspension of one month
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D. Providing false or First Offense: PS,000 j
inaccurate information m
the course of lecture; Second Offense: Pl0,000 with a m aximum
suspension of one month i
Third Offense: P2,000 with a maximum

suspension of six months
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school standard uniform;
Second Offense: PS,000 with a maximum
suspension of one month
Third Offense: Pl0,000 with a maximum

suspension of six months .
F. Failure to maintain First Offense: PS,000 with a maximum

professional standards m suspension of six months
the performance of their
duties and responsibilities; Second Offense: Pl0,000 with a maximum
suspension of one year
G. Conduct of TDC, PDC, or First Offense: Suspension until after

DEP while under the completion of a government-sanctioned drug
influence of illegal drugs as rehabilitation program, submission of a
confirmed by the negative drug test result, and passing the drug
confirmatory test of a DOH- dependency examination
accredited drug testing
center Second Offense: Revocation
This is without prejudice to any prosecution

under Republic Act No. 9165 (Comprehensive
Dangerous Drugs Act).
H. Commission of gender- First Offense: PS,000 with a maximum of six-

based sexual harassment in month suspension.
the conduct of TDC, PDC, or
DEP Second Offense: Pl0,000 with a maximum of a
U .P. L AW CENT ER I one-year suspension
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A1.., •n•\' r1••v F 'l ulcs ;>n1 Re~ulaMns I Third Offense: Revocatiob
-Ji SEP 17 2011 , ,
This is without prejudice to any prosecution
1;;~IEcc~pwWWI under Republic Act No. 11313 (Safe Spaces
Act).
I. Failure to comply with all First Offense: Pl0,000 with a maximum

other requirements and suspension of six months
conditions prescribed in
this Memorandum Circular Second Offense: P20,000 with a maximum
and subsequent issuances suspension of one year
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Section 28. Preventive suspension and hearing
A. If upon evaluation of a complaint received there exists a prima facie

evidence that a violation has been committed by a driving institution or
instructor or both, the RAC shall recommend to the LTO Regional Director
the issuance of a show-cause order and the immediate imposition of a
preventive suspension of not more than thirty (30) days pending the
outcome of the investigation. However, in the case of actual inspection,
audit, or monitoring visits, the LTO Regional Director may authorize the
RAC Chairman to issue a show-cause order and impose the preventive
suspension immediately upon reasonable belief that a violation under
this issuance has been committed;
B. The concerned driving institution and/ or instructor shall be given five (5)
days to file an answer under oath with the necessary supporting evidence
or attachments. Failure to file an answer under oath shall be deemed a
waiver of its right to heard and shall authorize the RAC to resolve the case
based on available records;
C. Should it deem necessary, the RAC may, within seven (7) days from the
submission of the answer, conduct a hearing on the points raised in the
answer or require the submission of a supplemental answer. Due notice
must be given to the concerned driving institution and/ or instructor;
D. The RAC shall decide on the case within the 30-day period of the
preventive suspension of the concerned driving institution and/ or
instructor, subject to the approval of the Regional Director. Failure of the
RAC and the Regional Director to issue the said decision within the
aforementioned period shall result in the reactivation of the driving
institution's and/ or instructor's accreditation in the LTO system.
Section 29. Additional Rules on Suspension and Revocation
The following rules on suspension and revocation shall likewise be observed:
A. For the imposition of penalties, branches of the same driving institution

are treated as distinct and separate from their main office and each other.
The suspension of either the main office or any of its branches does not
affect the accreditation of other branches;
B. The instructors' accreditation under the main office or branch with

suspended or revoked accreditation shall also be deactivated;
C. The uploading facility of a suspended institution main office or branch

shall be disabled;
D. The revocation of the accreditation of the institution and/ or instructors

shall only be done by the TSD with the approval of the Assistant
Secretary.
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Section 30. Appeal
All decisions of the LTO Regional Director shall be appealable to the Assistant
Secretary. The decision of the Assistant Secretary shall be final and
unappealable.
ARTICLE VIII
FINAL PROVISIONS
Section 31. Repealing Clause
Memorandum Circular Nos. 2019-2176 and 2020-2186 are hereby repealed. All
other orders, memoranda, circulars, and issuances in conflict with these
revised rules and regulations are deemed revoked, amended, or revised
accordingly.
Section 32. Separability Clause
If any provision or part hereof is held invalid or unconstitutional, the remainder

of the Memorandum Circular or provisions not otherwise affected shall remain
valid and subsisting.
Section 33. Effectivity
This revised Memorandum Circular shall take effect immediately upon its
publication in the Official Gazette or a newspaper of general circulation, and
upon registration with the Office of the National Administrative Register at the
University of the Philippines Law Center, U.P. Diliman, Quezon City.
Approved this l<i .September !0£1.
Assist
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THEORETICAL DRIVING COURSE

for Student-Driver's Permit Appli~ant's
Fifteen (15) Hours
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First Session - Five (5) Hours

No . of
Subject Code TOPICS
Minutes
TDC-15-S-O 1 Subject 1. Introduction to Driving I

1. General Information and Core Application of Land Transportation
a. Driver's Licensing System

RA. No. 10930 (Rationalizing and Strengthening of Driver's
Licensing System)
b . Motor Vehicle Registration System

60
c. Law Enforcement and Ticketing System
2. Relationship with other Agencies
a . Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board. (LTFRB)

b . Philippine National Police - Highway Patrol Group (PNP- HPG)
c . Local Government Units (LGUs)
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d. Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) I
TDC-15-S-02 Subject 2. Road and Traffic Rules I
1. Traffic Signs, Signals and Pavement Marking I
2. Rules on Turning, Overtaking and Right of Way 90
3 . Rules on Parking and other Provisions
4 . Expressway Rules and Regulations
Subject 3. Pre-Driving Orientation and Motor Vehicle (MV) Basic Parts,

TDC-15-S-03
Functions and Operations (Light Vehicle and MotorcycleO
1. Essential Components of Motor Vehicle
2 . Basic Functions of Identified Parts and Other Safety Features of Motor

Vehicle
3 . Walk Around Check and Pre-Engine Starting Routine 120
4. Applicable Laws, Rules and Regulations
5. Driving Procedures
6. Tips on Stopping, Parking, Turning and Changing Lanes
7. Post Driving Routine

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Written Examination 30
Total in Minutes 300

First
Session Total in Hours 5
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Second Session - Five (5) Hours
Subject Code No. of

TOPICS
Minutes
Review of 1st Session Topics I 30

TDC-15-S-04 Subject 4. Defe nsive Driving and MV Maintenance
1. Attitude and Behavior
2. Road Safety, Sharing, Courtesy and Discipline I

3. Understanding and Avoiding Road Rage and Stress Management
4. Causes and Prevention of Road Crashes and Breakdowns
a. BLOWBAGETS
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b. Human Factors
1. Fatigue
2 . Uncontrolled Night Life
3 . Distracted Driving
4 . Arrogance
5. Inexperienced and Aggressive Drivers

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6. Poor Eyesight and Impaired Hearing I 180
7 . Other Road Users such as Pedestrians/Street Hawkers,

Passengers/Commuters, Bicyclists and others.
8. Lack of Communication and Timely Information I

9. Lack of Motor Vehicle Basic Knowledge
10. Improper Parking
c. Motor Vehicle Factor - Roadworthiness
1. Proactive Maintenance
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2. Reactive Maintenance
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d. Engineering/Infrastructu re Factor
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1. Road Designs, Road Lay-out and Condition I
2 . Traffic Signs / Signals and Pavement Markings and ~upport
3. Weather and Environmental Factors I Debris and c dnstruction

Materials / Potholes and Manholes
TDC-15-S-05 Subject 4 . Handling Em e rgencies and Breakdowns
1. Emergency Situations
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60
2 . Roa d Crash
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3 . First Aid
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Written Examination
I 30
Second Total in Minutes I 300

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Third Session - Five (5) Hours
Subject Code No. of

TOPICS
I Minutes
Review of 2nd Session Topics I 30

TDC-15-S-06 Subject 6. Driver's Duties and Responsibilities
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1. Physical and Mental Wellness
2. Passengers and Cargo Handling 60
3. Duties and rights of the drivers when apprehended
4. Proper uniform attire (for hire)
TDC-15-S-07 Subject 7 . Land Transportation Related Special Laws
1. R.A. No. 4136 (Land Transportation and Traffic Code)
2. R.A. No . 8749 (Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999)

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3. R.A. No . 8750 (Seat Belt Use Act of 1999)
4. R.A. No. 8794 (An Act Imposing a Motor Vehicle User's Charge on All
Types of Motor Vehicles and for Other Purposes
5. R.A. No. 10054 (Motor Helmet Act of 2009) I

6. R.A. No. 10586 (Anti-Drunk and Drugged Driving Act of2013)
90
7. R.A. No. 10666 (Children's Safety on Motorcycle Act of2015)
8. R.A. No. 10913 (Anti-Distracted Driving Act)
9 . R.A. No. 10916 (Road Speed Limiter Act of2016)
10. R.A. No. 11229 (Child Safety on Motor Vehicles Act)
11. R.A. No. 11235 (Motorcycle Crime Prevention Act)
12 . Traffic Administrative Rules, Violations, Fines and Penalties
13. Gender and Development (GAD) and Active Transport and Light
Mobility Vehicle
14. LTO Road Safety Advocacy Videos (Special Laws)

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Review of Topic s from 1st Sessio n to 3rd Se ssion I Ques tion and
90
Answer

Second
Session
Tot al in Hours 5

First to
Third
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PRACTICAL / ACTUAL DRIVING COURSE

Eight (8) Hours
Lesson Topics
Lesson 1: Start and Stop
a . Pre- driving checks outside and inside the
vehicle
b. Starting Procedure
c. Establishing a path
d . Gear changing
e. Stopping the vehicle
Lesson 2: Backing and Turning

a. Turning right and left at an intersection
b. Backing in and out of side street
Lesson 3: Road Crossing and Light

a. Road Crossing
Traffic
b. Driving at light traffic
Lesson 4: Maneuvering
a. The "Y" turn and turnabout maneuvering style
Lesson 5: Hanging
a . Driving on an uphill and downhill on 3% grade
Lesson 6: Garage Driving
a. Driving into a garage
b. Driving out of the garage
c. Driving into the garage using the backing
procedure
Lesson 7: Parking
a . Entering and Leaving angle parking s pace
b. Perpendicular Parking
c. Driving into the garage using the backing
procedure
Lesson 8: Highway Driving

a. Driving at highways to encounter differ ent traffic
situations
Lesson 9: Heavy Traffic
a . Acquaints student to a btual driving condition in
Hea\iy Traffic and develops correct driving attitudes
Lesson 10: Night Driving
a. Student must familiarize with the actual driving
at night
Lesson 11: Review
a . Student shall be tested on different traffic
situations to observe his driving abilities
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Land Transporation Office

Comprehensive Driver's Education
For Initial Renewal of a Five (5) year DL
Five (5) Hour Lecture
Code Major Topic Description Minutes

Courtesy, Stress and Road RaQe
Road Crashes and Breakdowns - Causes and Prevention
BLOWBAGETS
101 Road Safety HandlinQ EmerQencies 90
First Aid
Duties and Responsibilities
RiQhts of a Driver
Traffic SiQns, SiQnals arid Pavement MarkinQs
Road and Traffic
102 Expressway Rules 45
Rules
Rules on the Road
JAO 2014-01
RA 8749 - Clean Air Act
RA 8750 - Seatbelt Act
Special Laws - RA 8794 - MVUC Act
103a Light and Heavy RA 10586 - Drunk and Drugged Driving Act
Vehicles
RA 10913 -Anti-Distracted Driving Act
60
RA 10916 - Speed Limiter Act
RA 11229 - Child Restraint System Act
RA 10054 - Helmet Act
Special Laws -
RA 10666 - Safety of Children Act
103b Motorcycle and
RA 11235 - Motorcycle Crime Prevention Act
Tricycle
Other Motorcycle Regulations I
Other Rules and Passenger Care and Cargo Handling

104 30
Regulations Common Violations and Reminders
General
105 Land Transportation Code including Active Transport 45
Information
Total Minutes 300
Total Hours 5
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Driver's Re-orientation Course - 4 hours

Section 14 of IRR Section 15 of IRR
Subject . . . Every 10 or 3x Same
No
Subjects 5-9 Dements 10 or more Demerits •t
more 0 emen s
v·101a t•ion
201 Road Traffic Rules 45 45 45 45

a. Selected Traffic Signs, Signals and Pavement
Marking:s
b. Expressway Rules
c, Road Rules as per 4136
202 JAO 2014 - 01 and Demerit Points 30 60 30 60
203 Road Courtesy and Discipline 45 60 45 60
Additonal Topics for Specific Violations (3x same Violation)
204 RA 8794 - Anti-overloading
205 RA 10666, 10054 and other related A, Al violations

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206 RA 8750 - Seatbelt
207 RA 8749 - Clean Air Act
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LOGO and HEADER with address of Issuing Institution

(Driving School/DEC/TVIs/TTis)
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
THEORETICAL DRIVING COURSE
; Student Driver fuformati~n ..
L TO Client ID:
Name: First Name .Middle Name Last Name
Address: Electronically
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Date of Birth: (mmidd/yyyy) Nationality:
Age: Sex: Civil Status:
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Date Started: Date Completed: Total Number of Hours:
Learning Modality: Face-to-Face Online TDC
This Certificate with Control Number has been issued

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for application to obtain a student-driver's permit with the Land Transportation Office.
Prepared and issued by:
(Name of Driving School/DEC/Training Institution)
Accreditation Number:
(Name of Theoretical Instructor/Trainer/Lecturer and Signature)
Authorized instructor
Accreditation Number: (For TTis - NTTC or CA. No.)
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PRACTICAL DRIVING COURSE
LTO Client ID:

Name: First Name Middle Name Last Name
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Date of Birth: (mm/dd/yyyy) Nationality: picture
SP No.: DLNo.:
Training Purpose: (New Driver's License/Add. DL Code. etc.) DL Code Applied for:
This Certificate with Control Number ~---------~

has been issued
for application to obtain a nonprofessional driver's license with the Land Transportation Office.
Prepared and issued by:
(Name of Driving School!DEC/Training Institution)
(Name of Practical Driving Tnstructor!frainer and Signature)
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(Driving School/DEP Training Center/DEC/TVIs/TTis)
DRIVING ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM
Comprehensive Driver's Education
1.
LTO Client ID: DLNo.: DL Class: PDL/NPDL
Address: I Electronically
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Date of Birth: (mmidd/yyyy) Nationality: l
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Learning Modality: Face-to-Face Online DEP
This Certificate with Control Number ~~~~~~~~~--

has been issued
for the initial renewal application of the five-year validity of driver's license with the
Land Transportation Office in compliance with Section 27 of the IRR ofR.A. No. 10930.
(Name ofDEP TC/DS/DEC/Training Institution)
(Name of Theoretical Instmctor/Trainer/Lecturer and Signature)
Accreditation Number: (For TTls - J\;'TTC or CA. No.)
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(Driving School/DEP Training Center/DEC/TVIs/TTis)
DRIVING ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM
Driver's Reorientation Course
LTO Client ID: DLNo.: DL Class: PDL/NPDL
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Date of Birth: (mm/dd/yyyy) Nationality:
rDriving Course Training information -·.

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Learning Modality: Face-to-Face Online DEP
Training Purpose: _ With 5-9 demerit points upon renewal

_ With 10 or more total demerit points
_Who has committed the same violation at least three (3) times
_For every ten (10) demerit points during the validity of the driver's license
Others
This Certificate with Control Number

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for drivers who have accumulated demerit points due to violations, in compliance
with Sections 14 or 15 of the IRR ofR.A. No. 10930.
(Name ofDEP TC/DS/DEC/Training Institution)
(Name of Theoretical Instructor/Trainer/Lecturer and Signature)
Accreditation Number: (For TTls - NTTC or CA . No.)
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
LAND TRANSPORTATION OFFICE
East Avenue, Quezon City
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Pursuant to R.A. No. 4136 (Land Transportation and Traffic Code), R.A. No. 10930 ·
(An Act Rationalizing and Strengthening the Policy regarding Driver's ~icense) arid .
its IRR, and in consonance with the Memorandum Circular No. 202f-_·_·_ and
other laws, rules and regulations
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Driving School
to lecture the modules of Theoretical Driving Course and Practical Driving Course
for Driver's License Code/s ~·· · . - . . - .·-( ..
The Land Transportation Office reserves the right to suspend or revoke

this authority if the grantee failed to maintain the required standards of a
Driving School set forth under the existing laws, rules and regulations. ·
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Assistant Secretary
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Control No.: ~~~~~~~~~
Pursuant to R.A. No. 4136 (Land Transportation and Traffic Code), R.A. No. 10930 ,.
(An Act Rationalizing and Strengthening the Policy regarding Driver's License) and
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Driving Enhancement Program (DEPJ Tf aining Center

to lecture the modules of Comprehensive Driver's Education and
Driver's Reorientation Course under Sections 14, 15 and 27 of the
IRR of R.A. No. 10930.
The Land Transportation Office reserves the right to suspend or revoke

this authority if the grantee failed to maintain the required standards of a
DEP Training Center set forth under the existing laws, rulks and regulations.
This authorization is valid until ~- Month 20XX. I . ,. '· ·'·····,. ...... - .......,. ... ~.. - .• ·•· ........ .
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(An Act Rationalizing and Strengthening the Policy regarding Driver's Lice11se) and
its IRR, and in consonance with the Memorandum Circular No. 2021-___:.; and
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this authority if the grantee failed to maintain the requirl d standards of a
Driving School set forth under the existing laws, rules nd regulations.
This authorization is valid until ~;;, Month ·2 XX:.

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REPUBLIC OF THE PIDLIPPINES

Department of Transportation
Land Transportation Office
Regional Office No. _
Address:
Pursuant to R.A. No. 4136 (Land Transportation and Traffic Code), R.A. No. 10930
(An Act Rationalizing and Strengthening the Policy regarding Driver's License) and its
IRR, and in consonance with the Memorandum Circular No. 2021-~ and other laws,
rules and regulations:
NAME
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OF DRIVING INSTITUTION· . . ~ . .
Addre·ss:
is hereby granted a PROVISIONAL PERMIT to operate as driving school

to lecture the modules of Theoretical and Practical Driving Course,
valid within two months upon issuance, without extension,
pending final approval of application for accreditation.
Driving Institution operating under this Permit that has committed any violation under
Section 26 of the Memorandum Circular No. 2021-:___ . ; for the first offense shall suffer
the penalty of revocation and shall be permanently disqualified from being issued a
Provi!sional Permit or a Certificate of Accreditation.
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Issued this _ _ day of ______ 20_.
NAME OF REGIONAL DIRECTOR

Regional Director
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i omcE ol !he NATIONAL ~DMI N ISTRATIVE REGISTE R'
Adminis1ra11ve R ul ~> and Re9ulal1ons
AnnexN

Department of Transportation \
APPLICATION FORM - DRIVING INSTITUTIQN
Pursuant to MC No. 2021-_
·_. U.P. LAW CENTER i
OFFICE ef the NA TIONA L ADMINISTRATIVE RE GISTER ;
MAIN DEP Training

Admmislnl•ve Rule~ aM Reg ulations I
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OFFICE Center
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NEW 021
RENEWAL
(Kindly check (./)the category applied for.)
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NAME OF DRIVING INSTITUTION/DEP TRAINING CENTER: i _TIM_E_
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ADDRESS:----------------------------~
OWNER: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ CONTACT NO.: _ _ _ _ _ EMAIL ADDRESS: _ _ _ __
DL CODE CORRESPONDING TO VEHICLE CATEGORY APPLIED FOR:

D A D Al D B D Bl D B2 D BE D C D CE D D
LIST OF DOCUMENTARY REQUIREMENTS:

A. For New Applicant
o For single proprietorship, the business name registration from the Department of Trade
and Industry (DTI);
o For partnership or corporation, the business name registration ~nd other documentary
requirements by the Securities and Exchange Commission as prerequisites to their
establishment, organization, and operation;
o Business Permit;
o Certificate of Registration from the Bureau of Internal Revenue;
o Sworn statement with documentary evidence of the adequacy of funds for annual
operating expenses;
o FOR DRIVING SCHOOL - Bank certificate or Credit Line of Three Million Pesos
(P3,000,000.00) in the name of the owner of driving school-applicant, in the case of a
sole proprietorship, or in the name of partnership or corporation, if applicable;
o FOR DEP TRAINING CENTER - maintain a bank certificate or credit line of One Million
Pesos (Pl,000,000.00)
o List of accredited / applicant instructors with their driver's license number and other
pertinent qualifications;
o Location plan and sketch of maneuvering site;
o Official Receipt/Certificate of Registration (OR/CR) of the vehicles; and
o Accreditation Receipt
B. For Existing
o Audited financial statement prepared by a certified public accountant;
o Business Permit;
o Certificate of Registration from the Bureau of Internal Revenue;
o List of accredited instructors with their driver's license number and other pertinent
qualifications.
I hereby certify that the foregoing statements and information are true and correct, and
accomplished in my own handwriting. I understand that I will be liable for perjury for any false statement
or entries and the driving school will be permanently disqualified as a result thereof.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have here unto set my hand this at
SIGNATURE OVER PRINTED NAME

I AFFIANT
Subscribed and sworn to me this ___ day of _ _ _ _ _ _ affiant exhibit jto me his/her Residence
Certificate No. issued on at .
Doc. No.
Page No. _ _ __
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Department of Transportation
APPLICATION FORM - INSTRUCTOR
Pursuant to MC No. 2021~
D NEW D RENEWAL
APPLIED FOR: D TDC Instructor

D Practical Driving Instructor
2x2 ID PICTURE
D DEP Lecturer
DATE OF APPLICATION: - - - - - - - -
(Surname) (First Name) (Middle Name)

A D D R E S S : - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - CONTAGT NO.:--- - - -
DATE OF BIRTH: SEX: CITIZENSHIP: CIVIL STATUS: _ _ __
DRIVER'S LICENSE NO.: EXPIRATION: DL CODE: _ _ __
EMAIL ADDRESS: TIN: - - - - - - -
NAME OF DRIVING I N S T I T U T I O N : - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
REGION: _ _ __ ACCREDITATION CONTROL N O . - - - - - - - -
DL CODE CORRESPONDING TO VEHICLE CATEGORY APPLIED FOR:
D A D Al D B D Bl D B2 D BE D C D CE D D
Documentary Requirements:
o Certified true copy of diploma and appropriate certificates of training;
o Copy of valid professional driver's license;
o Original Certificate of neuropsychiatric test result; I
o Original copy of a valid certification from a DOH accredited drug testing center that applicant
has undergone a mandatory drug test, and that he/she is free from the use of dangerous
drugs;
o Copy of valid National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) or Police Cleara , u. P. L AW c ENTER ·
D Certificate of No Apprehension;
~ ~~~:~~~: ~:~~v:~:u~;cense History;
o TDC Trainer's Training; and
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o Accreditation Receipt J TIME : IE CC ~vll \M !
Additional Requirements for PDC Instructors: l
o NC II in Automotive Servicing
o FOR HEAVY - TESDA NTTC, NC III Driving and NC III Automotive Servicing
I hereby certify that the foregoing statements and information arl true and correct, and
accomplished in my own handwriting. I understand that I will be liable for perjury for any false statement
or entries and the driving school will be permanently disqualified as a result the~eof.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have here unto set my hand this at
SIGNATURE OVER PRINTED NAME

AF FIA NT
Subscribed and sworn to me this ___ day of _ _ _ _ _ _ affiant exhibit to me his/her Residence
Certificate No. issued on at---+--------
Doc. No.
Page No.
Book No.
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MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 2021- 22&1.

SUBJECT: REVISED RULES AND REGULATIONS ON THE

This Memorandum Circular shall have the following objectives:

Section 2. Scope and Coverage

A. Theoretical Driving Course; i U .P. LAW CENTER

Section 4. Conduct of Theoretical Driving Course (TDC)

A Student-driver's Permit shall only be issued upon completion of a mandatory

A. The classroom instruction shall be comprised of the following

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n. Driving (Articulated Vehicle) NC III - qualification

5. TESDA Technical Vocational Institutions (TVIs) - TESDA private

Developed Competency-based Curriculum on Driving NC II - the enhanced

Theoretical Driving Course {TDC) - the mm1mum of fifteen (15)-hour

Practical Driving Course (PDC) - the minimum of eight (8)-hour practical

Driving Enhancement Program (DEP) - the seminar designed by the LTO

Land Transportation Management System (LTMS) - a web-based

Student-driver - a person enrolled in a driving school, DEC, TTI, or

Assistant Secretary - Chief of the Land Transportation IOffice (LTO)

Driving Institution (institution for brevity) - any agency, organization,

1. Driving School - a private educational institution, duly accredited by

2 . Drivers Education Center (DEC) - the government driving institution,

3. DEP Training Center - an educational institution. duly accredited by

4. TESDA Technology Institutions (TTls) - the government training

a. Driving NC II - TESDA certificate recognized as the equ ivalent

b. Driving NC Ill - TESDA certificate recognizbd as the equivalent

l. Driving (Passenger Bus/Straight Truck) NC Ill -

driving institution. Regardless of the learning modality, the final

2. Theoretical instruction shall only be conducted inside the

2. Driving Schools may also be authorized to conduct an Online TDC

Section 5. Conduct of Practical Driving Course (PDC)

A. Practical instruction shall cover safe driving techniques through different

C. Driving schools may be deputized by the LTO to conduct a practical

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Section 6. Conduct of Driving Enhancement Program (DEP)

1. Comprehensive Driver's Education

Section 27 of the IRR of R.A. No. 10930 - first renewal of the

Holders of PDL and NPDL are required to undergo the mandatory

See attached Annex C.

2. Driver's Reorientation Course

a. Section 14 of the IRR of R.A. No. 10930

In addition to the required driver's reorientation

b. Section 15 of the IRR of R.A. No. 10930 Intervention

B. Conduct of Online DEP I

Section 7. Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between LTO and TESDA

TTls Assessors shall:

TESDA Technical Vocational Institutions (TVIs), on the other hand, shall

Section 8. Classification of Driving Schools - ~- -= ·

Circular. All applications shall be forwarded to the Central Office

B. Existing Driving Schools - Driving schools that have already been

C. Driving School Kiosks in malls or registration offices may be established

Section 9. Documentary Requirements

A. For new driving school applicants:

Upon receipt of an application to establish a driving school, the Assistant

B. For existing driving schools:

Section 10. Facilities and Equipment

B. Classroom (Main Office and Branches)

1. Driving schools must comply with the motor vehicle requirement

Vehicle OPTIONAL . Vehicle

(Refer to the Supplemental IRR of Republic A~t No. 10930 Table 1

3. All motorcycles and light vehicles to be used for practical

Section 11. Operation of Heavy Vehicles

A. The dimension of the maneuvering site shall be at least thirty-one (31)

Section 12. Accreditation of DEP Training Centers

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