Fourteen indigent and 4Ps beneficiaries in Baguio and Benguet who enrolled in the Cordillera office of the Land Transportation Office (LTO-CAR) Driver’s Education Center (DEC) graduated last July 24, 2020 after successfully completing the fifteen (15) hours Theoretical Driving Course (TDC) as a requirement in securing a student permit.
Out of the 14 graduates, 12 passed the theoretical examination and their names have been uploaded to the new LTO system and can process their student permit starting August 3, 2020 then proceed for the 8 hours Practical Driving Course.
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The theoretical course composed of three (3) modules, 1. Introduction to driving; Road and Traffic Rules; Pre driving orientation for motorcycle (DL code A); orientation for motor vehicle (DL code B, B1 and B2; motor vehicle basic part, function and operation. 2. Defensive driving and MV maintenance; handling emergencies and breakdowns. 3, driver’s duties and responsibilities, Land Transportation Office issuances and special laws.
Consistent with the instruction of LTO Asst. Secretary Edgar C. Galvante, no fees is collected from the enrollees to provide equal opportunity for poor applicants who cannot afford to enroll at an LTO Accredited Driving School to avail of the privilege of having a driver’s license and have additional means of livelihood during this time of pandemic.
On July 27, 2020, fourteen new indigent residents of Baguio and Benguet started the 15 hours TDC. As of this date the LTO-CAR DEC has scheduled 6 batches of enrollee to undergo the course.
Applicant are required to submit a Philippine Statistics Authority copy of their birth certificate, Barangay Certificate declaring them indigent/4P’s beneficiaries, Postal and COMELEC ID and letter of consent of parents for applicants who are 16 years old.
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