To get your driver's license here in the Philippines you'll need to pass the LTO driver's license written examination — and since the LTMS overhaul, complete the required Theoretical Driving Course (TDC) and Practical Driving Course (PDC) before you can apply. Here you'll find the most comprehensive reviewer containing questions with answers to help you pass the LTO written exam and prepare you for driving on Philippine roads.
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The passing score for non-professional driver exam is 30 out of 40; while for professional driver exam it is 45 out of 60.
You need to pass both the actual driving test, and written exam to be able to pass the LTO exam.
There are 40 questions for non-professional license exam, and 60 questions for professional drivers license exam.
The LTO written test is a 40 (non-pro) to 60 (pro) item exam that consists of questions about road and traffic rules in the Philippines.
Yes, aside from the written or theoretical examination there is an actual driving test that you must pass to be able to get a non-pro driver's license.
A driver's license applicant can retake the LTO exam one month after failing either or both written and actual driving tests. If you fail on the second attempt, you'll have to wait for one year to be able to reapply. Lastly, failure to pass the driving test on the third try and you'll have to wait for two years before you can reapply again.
TDC (Theoretical Driving Course) is a required course for a Student Permit covering road rules and theory. PDC (Practical Driving Course) is a required hands-on driving course you complete before applying for a Non-Professional or Professional license.
Yes. The Land Transportation Office has confirmed that the e-Driver's License issued through the LTMS portal is fully recognized as valid identification and can be shown to traffic enforcers during roadside inspections or violations.
Requirements vary by license type and applicant history — read our full breakdown of when a drug test is required for Student Permit, Non-Professional, and Professional applicants.
Under RA 10930, LTO can issue licenses valid for up to 10 years, but only to applicants with a clean driving record. Read our full explainer on how the 5-year vs. 10-year rule works.
Fees vary by license type — Student Permit, Non-Professional, and Professional licenses each have different application, computer, and license fees. See our complete 2026 LTO fees guide for the full breakdown.
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If you are moving into the Philippines or coming on holiday and would like to drive here, click here: foreign driver's license to see the information about it.
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