Any public thoroughfare, public boulevard, street, lane, park, alley and alleyway shall be understood to mean any roadway on the grounds owned by private individuals, schools, universities or other similar institutions.

scuffmark made while a vehicleis yawning the mark made on the road by rotating tire which is sleeping in a direction parallel to the axle of the wheel

This refer to any power operated traffic control device by which traffic is warned or directed to some specific actions. _____ signals are used to control traffic at junctions and also to stop traffic to provide afe crossing points for pedestrians.

devised used to measure pavement surface roughness

- a motor vehicle which is not duly registered with the Land Transportation Office (LTO).

Appropriate parking lights or flares visible one hundred meters away shall be displayed at a corner of the vehicle whenever such vehicle is parked on highways or in places that are not well-lighted or is placed in such manner as to endanger passing traffic.

Any motor vehicle with a trailer having no front axle and so attached shall be interpreted to mean that part of the trailer rests on the motor vehicle and that a large part of the trailer's weight and its load is supported by the motor vehicle. Such a trailer is referred to as a 'semi-trailer

regulates the movement or turning and passing traffic regulations

For the purposes of this Act, the meaning of a motor vehicle shall be 'parked' or 'parking if the vehicle has been driven to a stop on the shoulder or proper edge of the road and remains inactive in or near that position for a substantial period of time. An automobile that properly stops merely for the unloading of a passenger or for the receiving of a waiting passenger or for the loading or unloading of a small quantity of goods with fair dispatch shall not be deemed to be 'parked' if the vehicle departs again without delay

This is characterized by poor driving habits, pedestrian's mistakes, poor legislations and poor planning which are attributed to human errors

any public road. A main road especially one connecting major town or cities

is a condition in transport that is characterized by slower speeds, longer trip times, and increased vehicular queueing. When vehicles are fully stopped opped for periods of time, this is known as a traffic jam

refers to that part of the traffic way over which motor vehicles pass

Every motor vehicle shall be equipped with a mechanically or electrically operated device for wiping off raindrops or other moisture from its front windshield

The measured weight of the motor vehicle plus the maximum permissible carrying capacity of the goods, freight and/or passengers, as defined by the Land Transportation Commissioner, shall be referred to.

dark marks found on the road due to the sudden application of breaks that locked the wheels causing friction that leaves the marks.

the movement or conveying of persons and goods from one location to another.

refers to either side of the roadway, especially along highways

Infants and/or children with ages six (6) yers and below shall be prohibited to sit in the front seat of any running motor vehicle.

through streets" or boulevards, clear of traffic, with no blind corners," when so designated

All pneumatic-tire vehicles of types identical to those commonly recognized under the following conditions shall be understood: touring vehicle, command vehicle, speedster, sports car, roadster, jeep, cycling vehicle (with the exception of motor wheels and similar small outfits listed as motorcycles), coupe, landaulet, closed vehicle, limousine, cabriolet and sedan

Any vehicle powered by any power other than muscle strength on public highways but except road rollers, trolley cars, street sweepers, sprinklers, lawn mowers, bulldozers, graders, forklifts, amphibious trucks and cranes shall, if not used on public highways, be understood to mean any vehicle

It means any and all approved motor vehicle operators

All motorcycle riders, including drivers and back riders, shall at all times wear standard protective motorcycle helmets while driving, whether long or short drives, in any type of road and highway.

This is indicated by lack of roads, narrow bridges, railroad crossing, lack of traffic facilities and the like

the total number of vehicles passing a given point in a given time/is expressed as vehicle per hour.

This is characterized by unrepaired diggings, cracks or road pavement or unfinished road construction. This could also be cause by inappropriate budget for maintenance for traffic facilities

Through crowded streets, approaching Intersections at "blind corners," passing school zones, passing other vehicles which are stationary, or for

traffic jam so bad that no movement is possible

as per section 55, of republic act 4136, it further states that no person driving a motor vehicle involved in a vehicular accident shall, except in the circumstances provided by below, leave the accident scene without helping the victim

untoward situation involving travel on at traffic way

at intersection directing driver to yield to the right-of-way

this signals you to stop at the designated line

from March one to the last working day of May.

Every motor vehicle with four or more wheels shall be provided with dual hydraulic brake system so that in case of hydraulic line failure affecting the braking efficiency of any of the four wheels at least either the front or rear wheels shall retain normal braking capabilities. In the absence of such dual braking system every motor vehicle with four or more wheels shall be provided with safety valve devices of such design and make so that failure of the hydraulic braking system of the vehicle because of leakage in the line of other parts of the system will not affect all wheels but rather render at all times effective the braking power of either the two front wheels or the two rear wheels when brakes are applied. This requirement, however, does not apply to motor vehicles equipped with pneumatic braking system.

In overtaking and passing, a driver should pass at a safe distance to the lest of the vehicle being overtaken.

two vehicles are traversing toward the same direction while two other vehicle are traversing toward opposite direction separated by a solid line.

Fourth week of the month

disregard of this sign poses danger to other motorist

both vehicles are traversing on the opposite direction

Yield sign. Proceed through the intersection with caution.

Any building in which two or more motor vehicles, with or without drivers, are kept ready for rental to the ublic shall be understood to include, but not limited to, road stands, public service stations or other public places designated by the proper authority as parking spaces for motor vehicles for rental when awaiting or applying for company

these markings that indicate direction of permitted traffic movement. When approaching intersection where pavement arrows are used, you should enter the lane where the arrow points in the direction you want to go. Some have double headed arrows which mean the lane is for traffic going in two directions indicated

disregard of the safety of others

indicates that when there are slow and fast lanes, never overtake by passing over the solid white line, for slow moving vehicles used the lane one and four (outer lane) and lanes two and three (inner lanes) are utilize by faster moving vehicles.

The Commissioner of Land Transportation shall require dealers to furnish him with such information and reports concerning the sale, importation, manufacture, number of stocks, transfer or other transactions affecting motor vehicles as may be necessary for the effective enforcement of the provisions of this Act

from June one to the last working day of June; except when the plates of such motor vehicles are returned to the Commission in Quezon City or to the Office of the Motor Vehicles Registrar in the provincial or city agency of the Commission on or before the last working day of December of the year of issue.

way-the complete width between boundary lines of every way that is open for vehicular traffic and pedestrian as a matter of custom or right

Whenever the load of any vehicle extends more than one meter beyond the bed or body thereof, there shall be displayed at every projecting end of such load a red flag not less than thirty centimeters both in length and width, except that during the hours fixed under subsection (c), there shall be displayed, in lieu of the required _____, red lights visible at least fifty meters away.

on or before the last working day of February.

warning for railroad crossing

city and municipal streets, with light traffic, when not designated "through streets.

an instrument that measures friction on a surface,

dotted yellow/white indicates that you cannot overtake if the solid line is on your side, if you overtake, return to your lane before the solid line

For their own safety, the driver and front seat passengers of a public or private motor vehicle are required to wear or use their seat belt devices while inside a vehicle of running engine on any road or thoroughfare: Provided, That for private vehicles, except for jeeps, jeepneys, vans, buses and such other private vehicles as may be determined in the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR), front and back sest passengers are likewise required to use their seat belt devices at all times

First week of the month

these are painted across pavement lane at traffic signs or signals. Where these lines are present, motorist stop behind the stop line.

this signals you to prepare to stop

overtaking is allowed at any time when clear

is a person traveling on foot either walking or running.

overtaking or passing is only allowed when there is no oncoming vehicles, not safe to pass.

it is a roadway marking left by the tire and wheel of the vehicle sliding slide ways as a result of the force other than centrifugal force

Any individual, organization, partnership or company engaged in the manufacture, manufacture, construction, assembly, remodeling, reconstruction or establishment of motor vehicles and any such entity acting as agent for the sale of one or more manufactures, styles or types of motor vehicles engaged in the manufacture, manufacture, assembly, remodeling, reconstruction or assembly

one of the most dangerous behavior of a driver

referring to the creation, cancellation or foreclosure of the aforesaid mortgages, attachments or to other encumbrances

AN ACT REQUIRING THE MANDATORY COMPLIANCE BY MOTORISTS OF PRIVATE AND PUBLIC VEHICLES TO USE SEAT BELT DEVICES, AND REQUIRING VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS TO INSTALL SEAT BELT DEVICES IN ALL THEIR MANUFACTURED VEHICLES

Bringing vehicle to STOP at the designated line and proceed when clear.

a motor vehicle which is duly registered with the LTO but the validity of the registration will expire within the current year. The indication of registration of a motor vehicle relies on the LTO validating sticker. The registration of the motor vehicle corresponds to the assigned plate number.

Vehicles facing this signal are permitted to turn left or go through while opposing traffic faces red signal.

both vehicles are traversing toward the same direction.

A vehicle is considered as parked if it has been brought to a stop on the shoulder or proper edge of a highway, and remains inactive in that place or close thereto for an appreciable period of time. Whenever a motor vehicle is parked unattended on any highway, the driver thereof must turn off the ignition switch and stop the motor and noteh effectively the hand brake.

a new concept in reducing the seriousness of accidents. The barrels are engineered to act as impact cushion. Usually in front of a solid obstacle or traffic island at an area of high accident frequency

-Second week of the moth

Third week of the month

approaching a danger zone, slope and others

Any driver employed or charged for driving or running a motor vehicle, whether for private use or for public hire, shall be referred to as each and every driver. A professional driver is any person driving his own motor vehicle for hire. A professional driver differs from a non-professional driver because the latter can only drive a private car and cannot be employed as a driver.

Every motor vehicle of more than one meter of projected width, while in use on any public highway shall bear two headlights, one on each side, with white or yellowish light visible from the front, which, not later than one-half hour after sunset and until at least one-half four before sunrise and whenever weather conditions so require, shall both be lighted.

The actual legal owner of a motor vehicle, on whose behalf the vehicle is properly licensed with the Land Transportation Board, shall be referred to

No motor vehicle with metallic tires shall be operated upon any public highway, and solid tires whenever used shall be of sufficient thickness to prevent the metal rims thereof from coming in direct contact with the road

this signals you to go

This principle refers to the legal or customary precedence (priority in time and place) which allows one vehicle to cross or pass in front of another.

Every motor vehicle propelled by an internal combustion engine shall be equipped with a ____, and whenever said motor vehicle passes through a street of any city, municipality, or thickly populated district or barrio, the Water shall not be out or disconnected. No motor vehicle shall be operated in such a manner as to cause it to emit or make any unnecessary or disagreeable odor, smoke or noise

the markings that indicate the right of way for pedestrian to cross do not stop on pedestrian lane especially to load or unload passengers, and pedestrians should always cross a street on a crosswalk

the movement or conveying of persons and goods from one location to another/often used to mean "heavy traffic". While technically speaking/movement of people, vehicles, or products that is powered by mechanical engine or drawn by animal going from place to place for the purpose of

No repair or change in the motor vehicle involving the exchange, elimination, effacing, or replacing of the original or registered serial or motor number as stamped or imprinted, shall be allowed, and any motor vehicle with a trace of having its motor number altered or tampered with shall be refused registration or re-registration, unless such is satisfactorily explained and approved by the Commissioner

Mortgages, attachments, and other encumbrances of motor vehicles, in order to be valld, must be recorded in the Land Transportation Commission and must be properly recorded on the face of all outstanding copies of the certificates of registration of the vehicle concerned.

most popular and understood

Every motor vehicle and trailer shall, during the above-mentioned hours, also bear on each side in the rear a lamp showing a red light visible at least one hundred meters from the rear of the vehicle and a lamp throwing a white light upon the number plate issued for such vehicle.

This Act shall be known as the "Land Transportation and Traffic Code"/You will also encounter the do's and don'ts when overtaking and the speed limit that the law requires on specific roads/hi-way

breaking skid mark interrupted at frequent regular intervals; the skid mark made by a bouncing wheel on which breaks keep the wheel turning.

The actual or acting head of the Land Transportation Commission or such members, deputies or assistants as he may appoint or nominate in writing, with the approval of the Secretary of Public Works and Communications, for the purposes provided for in this Act

refers to the combination of measures that serve to preserve traffic capacity and improve the security, safety and reliability of the overall road transport system.

AN ACT MANDATING ALL MOTOCYCLE RIDERS TO WEAR STANDARD PROTECTIVE MOTORCYCLE HELMETS WHILE DRIVING AND PROVIDING PENALTIES THEREFOR

open country roads, with no "blinds comers" not closely bordered by habitations

defines the maximum, minimum or no speed limit and is normally indicated using a traffic sign.

overtaking or passing is not allowed. Although in reality this line is always being disregarded by most drivers.

Every motor vehicle of less than one meter of projected width shall be subject to the preceding provisions of this section, except that one headlight and one taillight shall be required. No signal light shall be necessary.

Every motor vehicle shall be provided with a ____or signaling devise in good working order: Provided, wever, That no horn or signaling device emitting an exceptionally loud, startling, or disagreeable sound shall be installed or used on any motor vehicle

No driver shall park a vehicle, or permit it to stand, whether attended or unattended upon a highway in any of the following places:

This is indicated by ineffective mechanical control devices (traffic lights), inefficient traffic officers, and poor implementation of traffic laws, rules and regulations