Exam for a Driver's Licence at Cebu LTO

So here's my overview when I took that exam last May:

1. Be sure to arrive there early (6.30 or 7.00 AM will do).

2. When you are done with the paperwork and fees, you will be called to go inside a room with a lecturer (who is a funny, interesting lady). So just chill and learn from her.

3. By about 10AM, the lecture will start and almost all of the road signs are written on the white board in front of you. This is an open-kudigo as it will not be erased there as you answer the questions. I believe, it has not been erased for a long time now as there are already some vague markings on that whiteboard. The first part would be identifying the road signs and traffic signals and the second or third part (I forgot) will tackle situations.

4. Just listen intently to what the lecturer is discussing because there are practical questions that will come out in the exam and your good judgment will be needed. Say for example, she will give you a situation where two vehicles are entering an intersection. Who should pass first? This does not have a fixed answer because the question may involve traffic signals. So of course, if the vehicle in front of you has the green signal has to go first and vice versa, if you are driver of the other vehicle.

5. Another question may also go like this: you see a certain sign beside the road (which means let the pedestrians pass- especially if the area has a school), what would you do? Then you will be given different situational choices. Of course, pick out the best answer.

6. While taking the exam, you also have the liberty to get a closer look of the signs on the whiteboard. Just don't block the view of other examinees. Or else, the lecturer/proctor will castrate you. *winks

7. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS AT ALL TIMES. This is a computerised exam, so if you were not able to shade the choices properly, then of course, the machine will not tolerate it. BTW, take note that the exam is divided to Set A and Set B.

8. At the end of the exam, you go to the lecturer's table and have it scanned right away. You pray then that you will pass. If I remember correctly, the passing rate is 85 or 90/100, I think. So it would be ideal to aim for the perfect score so that when you get a mistake or two, you are still safe.

9. All the answers can be found on the whiteboard actually so, you just have to be confident and use common sense.

10. Do not be overwhelmed by the exam because taking it is a worthwhile experience that you should be proud of. So whether you pass or fail, its a worthy activity on its own. But, if I have done it, why can't you?

Good luck, then!

Most of these signs will come up on the exam:

Road Safety Signs

Signals

Disclaimer: This post does not guarantee that you will pass in the exam but is intended to guide you only. I hope this will help, somehow.

2 More Nights to BumHood

So here I am, tinkering the wide Webz for any home based opportunity I can start this July. My full time job will end this Friday and the feeling is bittersweet. Leaving the usual for 4+ years is not easy but at the same time, there is a sort of relief that I'm finally going to move on to another exciting chapter of my life. The road will be full of pot holes I know, but there lies the catch- I will never know the difference between a canal and a newly paved highway if I won't tread the road less traveled. So this palpitation inside my being right now, I will utilise to find more contentment. More freedom. More happiness.

With that, I'm offering a toast to everybody who has embraced the glory of BumHood. Here's to more awesomeness - CHEERS!

Missing the Countryside

It's been a while since I've been to Bogo, Cebu so I'll just imagine the breathtaking scenery that can be found there:

Lovely!

 

 Birth of a new day.

 When Sky meets Earth.

In space, find peace.

Images from Photobucket

Cebu LTO Fees when Getting a Driver's License

Here are usual payments for getting a driver's license in Cebu LTO:

1. For document/receipt printing (I forgot what it was) - P167.63 (round off to 168)

2. Restriction code 1 (for motorcycles) - P150.00

3. Restriction code 2 (for four wheel vehicles) - P350.00

4. For the plastic license - P418 (this was rounded off since they don't give you coin change)

Total: P1,086.00

I am able to provide the Code 12 since my application was for non-professional driver's license only.

For those who are planning the fixer's route, here are the usual fees:

1. Fixer number 1 who approached me - P2,500 and I was able to haggle for P2,300

2. Fixer number 2 who my seatmate dealt with - P2,600

So on top of the medical and drug test payments (roughly P350-400 only), and the fees paid inside the LTO office, the above amounts are to be paid to fixers directly. Please do the math because I'm too lazy to let my brain work with numbers.

BTW, I did not go the fixer's route (Kudos to me!). So details of the exam and practical driving will be provided next post.

Zinkerbell Celebrates the 28th!

Birthdays make up for great celebrations. And yes, its a great occasion to blog about.

So, here are BBK's special highlights:

(These are supposedly pictures but for privacy's sake, I can't post them awesome pics here.) 

So I'll just settle for this:

Grow old along with me!
The best is yet to be, the last of life, for which the first was made.
- Robert Browning

Happy, happy bday to the most special someone in my existence!

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