One essential requirement for license renewal is passing the CDE Online Validation Exam, which the LTO (Land Transportation Office) now mandates for all applicants. This exam ensures that drivers are current on road safety rules and regulations. To pass the exam and receive a certificate, you must score at least 80%—equivalent to answering 20 correct questions out of 25. There is no time limit to complete the exam, which allows applicants to work through the questions at their own pace. The certificate is a necessary document for the renewal application.
Here are questions and answers for the CDE Online Exam
1. Registration of motor vehicles may be suspended if?
● Motor vehicle is too light to traverse the public roads
● The motor vehicle is not a front-wheel drive
● Motor vehicles have the potential to cause significant damage to public roads.
2. What is the initial Driver’s License Classification for applicants for a new license?
● Professional driver’s license (PDL)
● Non-professional driver’s license (NPDL)
● Either NPDL or PDL
3. What are the requirements for motor vehicle registration?
● Anti-carnapping clearance
● LTO inspection of the vehicle and emission test compliance
● District Traffic Enforcement Clearance
4. Which of the following statements is true?
● A DL holder with authority to drive vehicles with manual transmission (MT) is not allowed to drive vehicles with automatic transmission (AT)
● A DL holder with authority to drive vehicles with automatic transmission (AT) is allowed to drive vehicles with manual transmission (MT)
● A DL holder with authority to drive vehicles with manual transmission (MT) is allowed to operate vehicles with automatic transmission (AT)
5. Coming from a continuity lane, what is the correct speed when merging into the expressway?
● Follow the speed of those vehicles within the expressway
● Stop at the edge of the continuity lane and use the signal light
● Abruptly step on the accelerator faster than the allowed speed limit.
6. What types of motor vehicles are covered by the Motor Vehicle User’s Charge Law?
● All motor vehicles registered with DPWH and LTO
● All motor vehicles registered with LTO
● All vehicles plying private roads
7. What is the height requirement for a child to be exempted from using a child restraint system?
● 100 CMS and above
● 150 CMS and above
● 180 CMS and above
8. Your license has just expired. Are you still authorized /allowed to drive to the nearest LTO to renew your driver’s license?
● Yes, so long as you abide by traffic rules
● No
● Yes, so long as you head straight to the nearest licensing office and make no other stops along the way
9. Motorcycle top box specifically designed for motorcycles and approved by DTI may not be subjected to inspection, registration, or apprehension provided that:
● It is securely attached to the motorcycle
● It has a maximum capacity of two (2) full-faced helmets
● All of the Above
10. Who is exempted from Republic Act No. 10666 or Children’s Safety on Motorcycle Act?
● Child going to school
● A child who needs to be transported for immediate medical attention
● All of the above
11. What violation may be applied if drivers pass the three-field sobriety test?
● Disregarding traffic sign
● Driving under the influence
● The initial traffic violation
12. Where can you dispute an alleged traffic violation?
● At the traffic adjudication office concerned
● On the street, before the traffic enforcer leaves
● At any adjudication office
13. Under the Children’s Safety on Motorcycles Act, a child below 18 years old can’t ride in a two-wheeled motorcycle on public roads unless:
● The child can comfortably place their feet on the standard foot peg of the motorcycle, their arms can reach around to hold the rider’s waist, and they are wearing a standard protective helmet.
● There is a high density of fast-moving vehicles or where a speed limit of more than 60 kph is imposed.
● The driver can grasp the waist of the child sitting in front of the driver and when the child is wearing the standard protective helmet.
14. A storage compartment attached at the side of the motorcycle not higher than the seat of the bike that is considered a motorcycle accessory:
● Top Box
● Customized Top-box
● Saddle Bags/Box
15. Can a driver be given a 10-year validity license if he/she has a traffic violation/s?
● No
● Yes
● Yes — if all penalties are paid 15 days before renewal
16. What type of helmet should a rider use?
● Standard motorcycle helmet compliant with specifications of LTO
● Standard motorcycle helmet compliant with specifications of DENR
● Standard motorcycle helmet compliant with the specifications of DTI
17. Can a driver use a photocopy of a driver’s license while driving?
● No, unless authorized by the traffic enforcer
● Yes, if the photocopy is the exact size and color of the original
● No
18. This warning sign means that the driver must:
● Blow the horn to stop the PWD from crossing
● Be aware and stop for PWD crossing
● Stop but blow your horn
19. When can a driver use his mobile phone while driving?
● Calling a brother to close all doors before sleeping
● Calling authorities about a malfunctioning traffic light
● Contacting authorities to report a crime or road crash
20. What should you do when parking and exiting the vehicle?
● Lock all the doors
● Engage the parking brake
● Blow horn
21. What is the validity of a driver’s license if they have a traffic violation at the time of renewal?
● 10 years validity
● 5 years validity
● 3 years validity
22. Can an expired child restraint system be used when it still looks in good shape?
● Yes
● No
● Yes, provided that it is allowed by traffic enforcers
23. Who is responsible if a motorcycle was used in the commission of a crime?
● Owner, driver, and back rider
● Driver only
● Back rider and driver
24. How many hours may a Temporary Operator’s Permit (TOP) be used as a temporary driver’s license?
● 72 hours
● 48 hours
● 24 hours
25. What is the main purpose of regular vehicle maintenance inspections?
● To verify the chassis and engine numbers of the vehicle
● To check the roadworthiness of the vehicle
● To check the driver’s performance
26. When shall an Alcohol Breath Analyzer (ABA) be used?
● When the enforcement officer insists that ABA is required
● When the driver fails to pass at least one of the field sobriety tests.
● When the driver passed all the field sobriety tests
27. What is the ultimate result of road rage?
● Death
● More friends
● Refreshment
28. Who is exempted from using seat belts?
● Bus drivers
● Motorcycle riders or tricycle drivers
● SUV drivers
29. If your license bears DL Code B, can you drive a motorcycle?
● Yes
● No, unless authorized by a traffic enforcer
● No
30. When must a driver wear a helmet while riding a motorcycle?
● For long and short drives
● For long or short drives and on any road or highway
● For national roads only
31. If your vehicle is stopped at an intersection, what traffic light color can you compose your text messages in?
● No, texting is prohibited even if the vehicle is stopped at an intersection.
● Red, so that no one may be distracted
● Yellow, so that texting may be done longer
32. What happens if a driver refuses to undergo mandatory testing when suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol?
● Revocation of vehicle registration
● Confiscation of driver’s license and consequent automatic revocation
● Suspension of driver’s license for two years
33. What should a law enforcer do upon seizing a motorcycle from a traffic offender?
● Use the motorcycle temporarily.
● Surrender the motorcycle to authorities.
● Send the motorcycle to the impounding area.
34. What must you do when approaching a blinking yellow traffic light?
● Proceed with caution
● Proceed at the allowable maximum speed
● Stop and ask for help
35. When may you lend your driver’s license?
● In emergencies
● Under no circumstances
● To a person practicing learning to drive
36. Who will win between two parties if they fail to overcome stress?
● Neither the aggressor nor the victim
● Adjudication Officer
● Insurance Company
37. What is the violation when a driver overtakes at an intersection in a one-lane direction?
● Overtaking at an intersection
● Obstruction
● Disregarding traffic signals
38. Under R.A. No. 11229, What is the allowable age that a child may sit in the front passenger seat of a Car?
● More than 12 years old
● 16 years old and above
● 18 years old and above
39. Who can confiscate a driver’s license for a regular traffic violation?
● LTO Law Enforcement Officers or LTO Deputized Agents
● Anybody, for as long as the violation is within the provisions of R.A. No. 4136
● Anybody, for as long as the traffic enforcer is a permanent government employee.
40. Where can you park your vehicle?
● At a designated parking area
● Within the intersection
● Within the driveway of a hospital
41. What should you do to maximize the use of your headlights?
● Clean the brake pedal with oil lubricants
● Keep the windshield and mirrors clean
● Apply oil on the windshield or mirrors
42. What is the age to apply for a Non-Professional driver’s license?
● 16 years old
● 17 years old
● 20 years old
43. What are the three field sobriety tests?
● Eye test, walk and turn, one leg stand
● Eye test, running straight, jumping rope
● Reading and comprehension tests, singing the national anthem, and drinking one liter of fresh water.
44. When is a child exempt from being seated in a child restraint system?
● If the child will be late for a medical appointment
● If the child is going to school
● If the child requires immediate medical treatment
45. Where should you display your plate number?
● One in front and one in the rear of the vehicle
● Two in front
● One in the front windshield and one at the back windshield
46. Where should an auxiliary lamp on a motorcycle be directed?
● Pointed leftward
● Pointed rightward
● Pointed upward
47. A fabricated storage compartment fitted behind the seat of a motorcycle is considered a motorcycle accessory:
● Top Box
● Customized Top-Box
● Saddle Bags/Box
48. Which of the following represents the objective of the Motor Vehicle User’s Charge Law?
● Additional funds for personnel guarding the road weighing scale
● To fund salaries of all traffic enforcers
● To fund and prevent premature deterioration of the road
49. Is it authorized to drive a motorcycle on a public road pending the release of the Certificate of Registration?
● No
● Yes
● Yes, if the dealer provides travel authority.
50. Where should the motorcycle’s plate number be displayed?
● At the fuel tank of a motorcycle
● At the rear of the motorcycle
● At the engine cover of the motorcycle
51. Your registration of a motor vehicle may be suspended if:
● Motor vehicle is found to conform with regulations
● Motor vehicle is found to be unsightly
● The motor vehicle is not registered in the driver’s name at the time of apprehension.
52. When can a child be exempt from being seated in a child restraint system?
● If the child has a medical, mental, or psychological condition
● If the child does not want to be in a child restraint system
● If the family is going to a mall
53. Where can you appeal an alleged traffic violation?
● At the traffic adjudication office concerned
● On the street, before the traffic enforcer leaves
● At any adjudication office
54. What should a driver do when another vehicle is trying to overtake?
● Continue with the current speed
● Speed up
● Driver on the should of the road
55. When parking, how many meters are allowed from the location of a fire hydrant?
● More than one meter of the fire hydrant
● More than four meters of the fire hydrant
● There are no regulations regarding parking near a fire hydrant.
56. What is the maximum height at which a driver can install their mobile phone above the base of the dashboard?
● 2 inches
● 4 inches
● 6 inches
57. Which of the following actions could result in road rage?
● Following a vehicle with enough space to maneuver
● Cutting off other vehicles or following too close
● Allowing other motorists to overtake with ease
58. A 30-day suspension of the driver’s license will be enforced if:
● The traffic violation committed is grave
● The driver fails to pay the corresponding penalty of the apprehension within 15 days
● The driver fails to pay the fine within 72 hours
59. When you’re about to turn left, and a fast-moving vehicle from the other side suddenly heads toward the direction you intended to turn, what will you do?
● Allow the fast-moving vehicle to pass
● Immediately turn right
● Drive fast to avoid fast-moving vehicle
60. What should be the color of auxiliary lamps installed at the front of a vehicle?
● Any color may do
● Red
● White or yellowish-white
61. What is the maximum validity of a driver’s license if they have no traffic violations at the time of renewal?
● 5 years validity
● 10 years validity
● 15 years validity
62. What should you do if a friend-passenger asks to be dropped off in a no-loading and unloading zone?
● Open the door and let the passenger jump
● Do not open the door until the vehicle reaches the designated zone.
● Shout at the passenger and open the door
63. What is the primary objective of the Seat Belt Act?
● To restrict the driver in times of road rage
● To complete the practical driving course
● To secure and safeguard the passengers and drivers of motor vehicles
64. These are the places where parking is not allowed.
● Intersection, crosswalks
● Parking area, crosswalks
● Intersections, parking lots
65. What driver’s license classification(s) are required to use seat belts?
● Both for professional and non-professional driver’s license holders
● For public utility vehicle drivers only
● For non-professional drivers only, specifically light vehicles
66. Are you permitted to park at a bus or jeepney stop?
● Yes, if permitted by the owner of the establishment
● Yes
● No
67. You are driving at 80 kph along a municipal road when suddenly a child crosses the street. What should you do?
● Prepare to slow down
● Step on the brake
● Continue driving to prevent road crash
68. What must a driver of a light vehicle do before overtaking a 6-wheeler truck?
● Continue blowing the horn while overtaking
● Do not overtake if not accurately seen
● Look at the side mirrors of the truck before overtaking
69. Driving a long, wide truck on a curve, you’re about to turn when a motorcycle overtaking on a curve comes from the opposite direction. How do you react to this situation?
● If possible, stop to avoid road crash
● Step on accelerator
● Blow your horn
70. When you want to change or shift to higher gear to speed up, a car in the opposite direction crosses quickly to your lane. What will you do?
● Be alert, stop, and give way to the car crossing
● Insist on your right-of-way
● Turn left immediately
71. Where should you stay on an expressway with two lanes going in the same direction?
● At the rightmost lane
● At the leftmost lane
● At the center of the highway
72. Who has the right of way when two vehicles from opposite directions approach an intersection at the same time?
● The vehicle on the right
● Both
● The vehicle on the left
73. Which of the following describes a defensive driver?
● Drivers with knowledge in financial management
● Drivers who pay taxes at the end of the month
● Drivers with a positive attitude toward road safety
74. When do you need to use your seat belt?
● When driving on a national road
● When driving above 10-kph
● While the engine is running and before moving off
75. Is it illegal to use a mobile phone while driving?
● Yes, if the driver failed to register the mobile phone with the LTO
● Yes, if the driver is using a wireless gadget
● Yes, if the driver is not using a hands-free mode for the mobile phone
76. Can a driver who had the opportunity to avoid a road crash and neglected to ignore such a road crash be jointly held liable?
● Yes
● No
● None of the above
77. What should you do at an intersection if an emergency vehicle is behind you?
● Stop
● Cross the intersection first before giving the right of way
● Wave at the emergency vehicle and tell it to wait.
78. Can a driver authorize a cyclist to hitch on his vehicle?
● No, especially without permission from an enforcer
● No, road crashes may happen
● No
79. At a roundabout with multiple lanes, which lane should you stay in if you plan to turn right at the next intersection?
● Anywhere
● At the leftmost lane
● At the rightmost lane
80. Is a driver allowed to load cargo exceeding the vehicle’s registered load capacity?
● Yes
● No
● Yes, if the cargo is delicate or perishable.
81. When you don’t see the wheels of the vehicles in front of you, what should you do?
● Slow down and get back to a safe following distance
● Turn your fog light on
● increase your speed until it becomes visible
82. While driving at maximum speed and needing to stop suddenly, you should:
● Apply your brakes heavily with steady pressure
● Apply your foot and hand brakes gently with steady pressure
● Apply your brakes gently with steady pressure
83. On a wet road, you must:
● Maintain speed
● Slow down
● Increase speed
84. When attempting to overtake a slower vehicle in front of you at night, you should:
● Blow your horn so he gets alerted
● Flick your dimmer and switch two or three times to signify your intention to the driver of the vehicle that you intend to overtake
● Put hazard lights on so he knows you’re about to overtake
85. At an intersection without stop or yield signs, two cars arrive simultaneously. Which car has the right-of-way?
● The car on the right
● The car on the left
● The car that slows down first
86. A car is positioned at an intersection, waiting to turn left when the traffic signal light turns red. Who should go first?
● The driver caught in the intersection waiting to turn left
● The driver making the right turn
● The driver caught with the green light
87. At an intersection with no stop or yield signs, two cars approach from different streets. Which car has the right-of-way?
● The vehicle already in the intersection
● The vehicle on the left
● The vehicle that slows down first
88. A driver of a car traveling on a highway is required to yield to:
● Any car coming out of a driveway
● Pedestrian
● Cars approaching an intersection from the left
89. Before moving your car from a parked position, you should need:
● Check other traffic, signal, and pull from the curb when it is safe to do so
● Signal and pull from the curb
● Sound your horn and slowly pull away from the curb.
90. The speed limit in a school zone during school days is:
● 20 kph
● 25 kph
● 30 kph
91. A positive driving attitude of a driver is:
● Drive slowly
● Drive defensively
● Take chances if possible
92. Which of the following options is the most recommended for managing fatigue on a long trip?
● Stop periodically for rest and exercise
● Eat much and drink a little alcoholic beverages
● Take an over-the-counter “keep awake” pill
93. What should a driver place at every projecting end of loads exceeding more than one meter from the vehicle’s body?
● Luminous black flag or sacks
● A red flag measuring at least 30cms x 30cms
● Nothing
94. This warning sign indicates that the driver must exercise precautions as
● The driver is approaching a slippery road
● The driver is approaching a dangerous curve
● The driver is approaching a zigzag road
95. This traffic sign means:
● No overtaking zone
● One-way traffic
● Two-way traffic
96. What does this traffic sign mean?
● Downhill road
● Uphill road
● Beward of downward vehicles
97. This regulatory sign means:
● No Entry for Vehicles with Gross Axle Load of More Than 2 Tons
● No Entry for Vehicles with Gross Axle Load Less Than 2 Tons
● Vehicles with Gross Axle Load More Than 2 Tons are allowed
98. What does this traffic sign mean?
● No U-turn
● Roundabout ahead
● No way out ahead
99. This warning sign means that the driver must:
● Blow the horn to stop the PWD from crossing
● Be aware and stop for PWD crossing
● Stop, but blow your horn.
Conclusion
I hope these answers help you pass the CDE Online Validation Exam. Renewing your license is a simple process when you are well-prepared. Follow the steps, complete the CDE Online Validation Exam, and adhere to LTO guidelines for a smooth renewal experience.
