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Introduced by Senator Antonio “Sonny” F. Trillanes IV 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
We see and hear in the media everyday damages to lives and properties caused by 
vehicular accidents and mishaps, accidents that may have been prevented if the person 
behind the wheel had enough discipiinc arid courtesy while driving. Sadly however, niost 
of <he drivers who have the priviiege to drive display a iack of discipiine to handie tihe 
wheel as evidenced by traffic altercations and everyday traffic jams. 
Proper driving courtesy and discipfiiie may have bcm ~ t p i ~ e d  
if oite ~IITOIES in fornial 
driving schools. However, enroiiing in a driver schooi to most drivers is not an option 
because it proves to be costly, thus they learn how to drive from friends and relatives who 
themselves weren’t properly educated in formal driving schools. 
I his biil seeks to introduce a Driver Education Program in <he curriculum of high schoois 
in both public and private to instill into the minds of the students as early, and as young 
as possible the proper knowledge and values in driving. 
In view of the foregoing, immediate approvai ofthis measure is earnestiy sought. 
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FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
Third Regahr Sessian 
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S.NO. 3,190 
Introduced by Senator Antonio “Sonny” F. Trillanes IV 
AN ACT 
INSTITUTING A DRNER EDUCATION PROGRAM PROVIDING THE 
IMPLEMENTTNG MECFMNISMS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled. 
SECTION 1. Short TMe. - This Act shall be known as the “Driver Education 
Act of 2009.” 
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SEC. 2. Declaration of Policy. - The State is mandated to promote a just and 
dynamic social order, which is anchored mainly on the vision of ensuring the prosperity 
of the nation that could provide the peopie a rising standard of living, and an improved 
quality of life for all. No better place to see a just and dynamic social order than on the 
roads that are safe and secure. 
SEC. 3. Scope and Application. - The provisions of this Act shall apply to all 
high schools; public or ,private, nationwide. 
SEC. 4. Instituting a Driver Education Program - All high schools, public or 
private, nationwide are required to integrate lectures on driver education in existing 
subjects where the same may be appiicabie. 
SEC. 5. Task Force on the Program - The Department of Education (Dep Ed) 
and Land Transportation Office (LTO) shaii create a task force that Snaii estabiish fne 
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minimum requirements for driver education student curricula, which shall be certified by 
the Assistant Secretary of LTO. 
Aii curricuia shjli .be reviewed by &e task force eveq five (5) years to assure rhar 
they are relevant. 
SEC 6. CWF~CUZ~ 
oftize Program - The cunicula ofthe program shall include, 
but not limited, to the following: 
(A)Rules of the Road 
(I j irafiic signals; 
(2) Traffic signs, which include warning signs, work area signs, regulatory 
signs, speed limit signs, lane use control signs, and the like; 
(3j Road markings, which inciude lane marltings, crossing and stop iines, 
yellow lane markings; 
(4) Passing and turning; 
(5) Right-oE-Way; 
(6) Speed limits; 
(7) Parking; 
(B) Safe Driving Tips 
(1) Basic Driving; 
(2) Seeing Well; 
(3) Communicating; 
(4) Adjusting Speed; 
(5) Adjusting to Traffic; 
(6) Sharing Space; 
(7) Sharing the Road; 
(8) Drinking and Driving; 
(9) Other Drugs and Driving; 
(C) Emergencies 
(1) Vehicle Emergencies; 
(2) Avoiding Coiiisions; 
(3) Accidents and Financial Responsibilities; 
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SEC. 7. Admiizisnntion of tite Progrnm - NO driver education student 
curriculum shall be certified unless: 
(1) Curriculum is available &d in use during program; 
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(2) Lesson plans are clearly written with student centered activities; 
(3) Curriculum is administered during a maximum of thirty (30) hours of 
ciassroom instruction; 
(4) The program cannot be completed in less than six (6) weeks; 
(5) All modules are introduced during classroom session, 
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Aii modules consist of concepts that are structured and presented in simpie to 
complex building blocks. 
SEC. 8. hplenzenting Agency. - Once approved, tine Department of Education 
will be the main implementing agency of this Act. 
SZC. 9. implenienting Rules a& Regulations fiM]. - immediateiy upon tne 
approval of this Act, the Department of Education and the Land Transportation Office 
shall promulgate the implementing rules and regulations of this Act. 
SEC. 10. Separability Clause. - If any provisions, or part hereof, is held invalid 
or unconstitutional, the remainder of the law of the provision not otherwise affected shall 
remain vaiid and subsisting. 
SEC. 11. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, executive orders, rules and 
regulations inconsistent with this Act, are hereby repealed, amended or modified 
accordingly. 
SEC. iZ. EJj^EcElq Cause. - T&s Act fhaii take effect fifteen (1Sj days 
following its complete publication' in the Official Gazette or in two (2) national 
newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved, 
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