LTO Pasay to offer a free 15-hour theoretical driving course this July

If you’re a resident of Pasay or anywhere near the Travel City and want to get behind the wheel of a car in the future, you might want to check out what the local Land Transportation Office (LTO) is offering. The Land Transportation Office (LTO) Pasay City Licensing Center – Driver’s Education Center has recently announced that slots are now available for the upcoming free 15-hour Theoretical Driving Course (TDC) this July.

Presently, the Land Transportation Office (LTO) mandates that individuals applying for a driver's license must complete driver's education as a prerequisite to obtaining the privilege of driving. Enrolling in a driving school is a big hurdle and an important part of the process of acquiring a license, wherein applicants will be subjected to tests to assess their eligibility to operate vehicles on public roads. For many of us Filipinos, a driver’s license is a gateway to freedom, and for some, a driver’s license is a need for them to start making a living. That’s why offering these courses is important in adequately equipping future drivers with the proper knowledge as well as keeping them away from going the easy route and hiring fixers.

Participants of the free course can anticipate that the course will cover essential topics such as fundamental road signs, regulations, markings, maneuvers, courtesy, right of way, and other crucial driving practices and knowledge. Indispensable knowledge to have when you’re travelling the ever-confusing roads of the Philippines.

For those who are planning to attend these free driving courses, the free TDC will be held every Thursday and Friday at the LTO Pasay City Licensing Center – Driver’s Education Center. The course will be available on designated dates as listed below:

• July 6 to 7, 2023 
• July 13 to 14, 2023
• July 20 to 21, 2023
• July 27 to 28, 2023

Applicants can apply for the TDC by accessing a form on the official Facebook page of LTO Pasay, however, LTO Pasay says that confirmed appointments are non-transferable and cannot be rescheduled. It is essential for applicants to provide a valid email address to receive the confirmation of their scheduled appointment one to two days in advance. For applicants that already have a scheduled appointment, the LTO Pasay City Licensing Center – Driver's Education Center can be found at the LTO Pasay Compound, situated along Domestic Road in Pasay City.