Theoretical Driving Course (TDC)

For Student-driver’s Permit Applicants

Guidelines and Protocols for

Active Transportation and
Light Mobility Vehicle
Subject Code: TDC-15-S-07-3
 Guidelines and Protocols for Active Transportation and
Light Mobility Vehicle

Topic Outline:

1. Active Transport and Light Mobility Vehicle

2. Before, During and After the Ride
3. Road and Traffic Protocols
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 ACTIVE TRANSPORT AND LIGHT MOBILITY VEHICLE

Active Transport refers to physical activity undertaken as a means of transport,

such as walking, cycling, or using other forms of light mobility for transportation.

Pedestrians and cyclist have the same right to use the road as a motor vehicle.
Pedestrians and cyclist are vulnerable road users with little to no protection
compared to motor vehicle operators.

Motorists are advised to drive with extra care when they are in the vicinity of
bicycle lanes.

Bicycle lanes are for the sole use of cyclist, Non-motorized Transport (NMT)
users and Light Mobility Vehicle (LMV) or Personal Mobility Devices (PMD)
users.
 ACTIVE TRANSPORT AND LIGHT MOBILITY VEHICLE

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 ACTIVE TRANSPORT AND LIGHT MOBILITY VEHICLE

Guidelines for Drivers of Motorcycles, Cars, Trucks

and Other Motorized Vehicles

1. Do not travel nor park into bicycle 2. Give cyclist sufficient clearance and
or pedestrian lanes. watch your speed when passing.

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 ACTIVE TRANSPORT AND LIGHT MOBILITY VEHICLE

3. Be extra careful turning at intersections. 4. Open doors with care.

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5. Check blind spots.

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 Before the Ride

1. Use of personal safety gears/equipment.

• Properly-fitted helmet
• Breathable face mask
• Bright clothing or reflectorized vest
• Allowable lamps and reflectors during
night and early morning rides
• Bicycling gloves and appropriate
shoes
 Before the Ride

2. Make sure that the bicycle parts and

accessories are in good working
condition.
• Lamps and reflectors
• Rear-view mirror
• Water bottle cages
• Audible signal devices
• Handle bars
• Brake levers, cables, pedals, drive
chain, bearings, tires, shifting
gears, etc.
• Repair toolkit
 During and After the Ride
1. Strictly obey traffic regulations, signs and signals.
2. Wear safety gear and protective equipment all through the ride.
3. Plan routes before heading out to your destination.
4. Always prioritize and give way to pedestrians
5. Avoid straddling lanes and following too close.
 During and After the Ride
6. The unnecessary use of the following is prohibited:
• Headphones or any similar devices that restricts audible signals;
• Mobile devices (e.g. cellular phones, tablets, etc.);
Use of the aforementioned gadgets is only permitted for work (e.g. delivery services) and
navigation purposes only.
7. Hand signals.
 During and After the Ride
8. Control - use at least one hand on the handlebar while moving.
9. As much as possible, travel in a straight line with head up, looking
one and a half or two blocks forward.
10. Take a rest on the side road and not on the bicycle lane.
11. Disinfect bicycle/PMD.
12. Avoid biking during bad weather condition.
13. In unprotected/unsegregated bicycle lanes, ride at least 3 feet from
parked cars.
14. Watch out for any obstacles such as potholes or drainage covers.
15. Always look over the shoulder (both sides) before making turns.
16. Be aware of changing lane and turning vehicles.
17. Be extra cautious when riding close to a vehicle.
 ROAD and TRAFFIC PROTOCOLS
➢ Always ride on the right, in the same direction as other traffic, but
ride no closer than one (1) meter from parked cars.
➢ Maneuver to the outer most when entering the intersection, Avoid
riding side by side with a motor vehicle.
➢ Safely maneuver to the innermost lane of the road before making a
left turn or U-turn.
➢ Maneuver safe, at least one (1) meter from the side of a motor
vehicle, before passing and move to the center of the lane when
following a vehicle.
➢ Use extra caution when traveling in traffic with large vehicles such
as buses and trucks.
➢ Only bikers of 16 years of age and above are allowed to ride in
National roads and Highways.
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