Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
House Bill No.______________ 
Introduced by Hon. Faustino Michael T. Dy III 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
All of us use the roads, ride the bus, jeepney, tricycle and other means of 
going to places of destination. When going to school, to our workplace or even to 
shop or buy goods at the market or mall, we inevitably become roads users. 
As such, every time we become one, we should be responsible as both 
pedestrians and motorists. Unfortunately, the only time most of us are informed on 
road safety signs, road courtesy, and road emergencies is when we apply for our 
driver’s license. This situation has led to unsafe behavior by pedestrians and 
motorists as well. 
To address this situation, it is incumbent upon the State to properly educate 
its citizenry on this basic matter. 
This bill was first filed in the 18th Congress by this representation. Therefore, 
the expeditious approval of this bill is earnestly sought.  
FAUSTINO MICHAEL T. DY III 
5th District, Isabela 
July 1, 2022
8:00 am
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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
House Bill No.____________ 
INTRODUCED BY REP. FAUSTINO MICHAEL T. DY III 
AN ACT 
INSTITUTING A DRIVER EDUCATION PROGRAM, PROVIDING THE IMPLEMENTING 
MECHANISMS THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Short Title. – This act shall be known as “Driver Education Act”. 
SECTION 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 people 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. 
SECTION 3. Scope and Application. – The provisions of this Act shall apply to all 
high schools, public or private, nationwide. 
SECTION 4. Instituting 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 applicable. 
SECTION 5. Task Force on the Program. – The Department of Education and Land 
Transportation Office shall create a task force that shall establish the minimum 
requirements for driver education student curricula, which shall be certified by the 
Assistant Secretary of LTO. 
All curricula shall be reviewed by the task force every five years to assure that 
they are relevant. 
SECTION 6. Curricula of the Program. – The curricula of the program shall include, 
but not limited to the following: 
(A) Rules of the Road
(1) Traffic signal;
(2) Traffic signs, which include warning signs, work area signs, regulatory
signs, speed limit signs, lane use control signs, and the like;
(3) Road markings, which include lane markings, crossing and stop lines,
yellow lane markings.
(4) Passing and turning;
(5) Right-of-way;
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(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 Collisions; 
(3) Accidents and Financial Responsibilities; 
SECTION 7. Administration of the Program. – No driver education student 
curriculum shall be certified unless; 
(1) Curriculum is available and in use during the program; 
(2) Lesson plans are clearly written with student centered activities; 
(3) Curriculum is administered during a minimum of thirty hours (30) 
classroom instruction; 
(4) The program cannot be completed in less than six weeks; 
(5) All modules are introduced during classroom sessions; 
(6) All modules consist of concepts that are structured and presented in 
simple to complex building blocks; 
SECTION 8. Implementing Agencies. – Once approved, the Department of 
Education will be the main implementing agency of this Act. 
SECTION 9. Implementing Rules and Regulations. – Immediately upon the 
approval of this Act, the Department of Education and Land Transportation Office shall 
promulgate the implementing rules and regulations of this Act. 
 
SECTION 10. Repealing Clause. – All acts, decrees, general orders, letters of 
instruction, regulation and circulars, or parts thereof inconsistent with any provision of 
this Act, are hereby declared repealed or modified accordingly. 
 
SECTION 11.  Separately Clause. – If, for any cause, any part of this Act is 
declared unconstitutional, the rest of the provisions shall remain in force and effect. 
SECTION 12. Effectivity. – This Act shall take effect upon approval. 
 
APPROVED.