Scared of parallel parking? Read this
It’s called a passing lane for a reason
It shouldn't even be a debate, but camping in the passing lane is illegal. Yes, even if you're doing the speed limit posted. The left lane is the passing lane and should only be used as such. If you're
Google's generative AI, Gemini, is at the forefront of these new features
Gemini, Google's generative artificial intelligence chatbot, will be extending its reach to Google Maps, Waze, and Google Earth in nearby updates.These updates will add new features that will make using Google's navigation suite more natural and seamless in day-
It's culture that defines success
The Road Trek is Toyota Motor Philippines' (TMP) premier annual driving event, where the Japanese carmaker highlights its latest vehicles while promoting the beauty of Philippine provinces. It's a multi-day journey of drives, food, locales, and camaraderie. Safe to say
by Dinzo Tabamo
Talk about precious cargo
What's a satisfying drive for you? Is it one that involves hot laps around the circuit? Or is it a spirited drive down the mountain? We all have our ideas for a great drive, but there is one I recently experienced
It should be made illegal here too
There's no shortage of these kinds of drivers on the road, especially when it rains hard. We are, of course talking about those who turn on their hazard lights when the weather becomes a little wetter. We've mentioned it time
From cars to driving standards
For most of us, Japan is a bit of a dream destination. From the sights and sounds of Tokyo and Osaka, to the calm and gentle countrysides of the outskirts of Nagoya and Hakone, the Land of the Rising Sun has a
Stay dry!
It's the rainy season again, and that means we'll be encountering floods more frequently. We've given tips on how to drive in the rain, as well as what NOT to do when the weather turns for the worse.When
Even we weren’t immune to it
Here at Top Gear Philippines, we rather like the idea of driving in different countries. We think it's part of cultural immersion if you're in the mix of traffic in the country you're visiting. That said, most of the
Time to apply!
Earlier in May, the Land Transportation Office (LTO) announced that it will be offering free 15-hour Theoretical Driving Courses. At the time, outgoing LTO chief Jay Art Tugade said that the agency aims to make it a monthly program to make
There’s no stopping the April 15 implementation
The Association of Accredited Driving Schools of the Philippines, Inc. (AADSPI) recently pled to the Land Transportation Office (LTO) to postpone the implementation of Memorandum Circular No. JMT-2023-2390.MC No. JMT-2023-2390 is also known as the 'Omnibus Guidelines
It’s supposed to be implemented by April 15
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) recently released Memorandum Circular No. JMT-2023-2390. It's also known as the 'Omnibus Guidelines on the Accreditation, Supervision, and Control of Driving Institutions, and the Standardization of Driver and Conductor's Education'. While it sounds
New fear unlocked
Time and again, we recommend putting a dashcam in your vehicle. Aside from being used as evidence in a sketchy traffic stop, dashcams can also capture amazing and dramatic moments. That was the case for Dante Salang of Misamis Oriental.His dashcam
But no official rates just yet
Enrolling in a driving school isn't exactly cheap. Should you apply to a reputable and respected one, you're looking at around P3,000 at the very least. Of course, that will depend on what kind of course you will take,
But first, do not attempt on public roads
Like map reading and knowing your mom's phone number off by heart, you can add the humble handbrake turn to the list of skills that are dying out in the modern world.That's because the handbrake itself is dying out:
by Joe Holding
It’s now the second time this bill has been put forward in Congress
Remember the Roadworthy Driving Seminar for All Drivers Act that was filed in Congress in 2019? It appears the bill has made no progress over the past few years, as it has just been refiled in the 19th Congress as House Bill
It really isn’t that hard, people
Call me short-tempered, but motorists who refuse to use their turn signals on the road really piss me off. It takes one flick of a stalk that's literally right at your fingertips to let other people know where you're
It doesn’t have to be a stressful ordeal
For anyone who has to drive a manual, slogging through rush hour traffic is a dreadful prospect. Whether it's heading to the office or coming home from a tiring shift, the motion of rowing gears and working the pedals for several
All the items on this list were lifted from the LTO’s online portal
So you've finally learned how to drive and you have acquired a driver's license from the Land Transportation Office (LTO). Congrats! But as you may have expected, there's still a lot left to learn moving forward.Sure, you may
'Harder than taking your masters'
Applying for a Land Transportation Office (LTO) driver's license in the Philippines might not be a walk in the park, but big strides have been made in recent years to improve the process for motorists.That said, it still isn't
by Drei Laurel
Making small adjustments to your driving can go a long way
Fuel prices these days are at an all-time high. As motorists, all we can do is to try our best to weather the storm until the prices at the pump finally start to go down.Of course, the best way to
