Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila
SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 5744

Introduced by: Manila Teachers Representative
VIRGILIO S. LACSON

INTRODUCTORY NOTE

Road and vehicular-related accidents are some of the leading causes of death globally. In the
Philippines, government data shows that traffic-related accidents and vehicular incidents are
attributable to human error and negligence (i.e overspeeding, using of cellphone while driving,
drunk driving, overtaking and wrong turning, etc.)

While the root cause of road accidents and casualties is difficult to identify because of its diverse
and multi-faceted nature, road accidents and injuries can be prevented through preventive
intervention such as the proper education and continuing training of our road users on road safety
and traffic regulations.

This bill seeks to include a comprehensive continuing driver's education program in the Senior
High School (SHS) to develop our students’ knowledge on traffic rules and regulations and on
the safe operation of motor vehicles pursuant to international road and traffic safety standards.
Through the program, students will develop their operational skills as responsible motorists,
hone their individual understanding and obedience to traffic rules and regulations, generate
appreciation and recognition of the causes and consequences of road and vehicular-related
accidents caused by irresponsible driving methods and driving under the influence. This program
will also enable students to assess their skills and behavior on the road and instill in them the
sense of responsibility that comes from acquiring the correct knowledge on driving motor
vehicles. The program shall also help future motorists to be mindful not only of their personal
safety but also the safety of other road users as well.

In view of the foregoing and with the imperative to continuously develop the country’s human
capital, the swift and urgent approval of this measure is earnestly requested.

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VIRGILIO S. LACSON


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila
SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No._9744

Introduced by: Manila Teachers Representative
VIRGILIO S. LACSON

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE INCLUSION OF THE CONTINUING DRIVER’S EDUCATION
PROGRAM IN THE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL CURRICULUM AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress
assembled:

SECTION 1. Continuing Driver’s Education Program — The Continuing Driver's Education
Program shall be included in the Senior High School Curriculum to educate the youth on the
importance of responsible driving, obedience to traffic regulations and road safety standards for
passengers, commuters and pedestrians.

SEC. 2. Coverage — The Program shall be taught to Senior High School Students, ages 17 and
above, in all public and private schools. The classes will be handled by a Professional Driving
Instructor who is qualified and accredited by the Technical Education Skills Development
Authority (TESDA) with a valid Professional Driver’s License issued by the Land
Transportation Office (LTO).

SEC. 3. Program Course — The Department of Education shall adopt course standards for the
the Continuing Driver’s Education Program which shall include, but not limited to; knowledge
on the operation and maintenance of motor vehicles, comprehensive study on road traffic rules
and regulations, introduction to road transportation laws, psychology of driving (correct eye
usage, defensive driving, effects of driving under the influence), machine troubleshooting skills
and comparative analysis and course study on international traffic and road safety policies,
regulations and standards.

The Driver's Education Program will be for 30 hours of classroom instruction. The student
driver who will successfully pass the levels of course examination will receive a certificate of
completion at the end of the course.

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SEC. 4. Implementing Rules and Regulations — The Secretary of the Department of Education,
in coordination with the Secretary of the Department of Transportation, shall issue the necessary
rules and regulations for the effective implementation of this Act.

SEC. 5. Appropriations — The amount necessary for the implementation of this Act shall be
charged to the appropriations of the Department of Education. Thereafter, such sum as may be
necessary for its continuous implementation shall be included in the Annual General
Appropriations Act

SEC. 6. Separability Clause — If any provision of this Act or the application of such provision to
any person or circumstance is declared unconstitutional, the remainder of this Act or the
application of such provision to other persons or circumstances shall not be affected by such
declaration.

SEC. 7. Repealing Clause — All laws, decrees, issuances, rules and regulations or parts thereof
inconsistent with the provision of this Act are hereby repealed and modified accordingly.

SEC. 8. Effectivity — This Act shall take fifteen (15) days after its complete publication in either
the Official Gazette, or in two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,

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