January 2024: Free LTO Theoretical Driving Course (TDC)- NCR

The Land Transportation Office (LTO)-NCR has made an announcement on its official Facebook page that the 15-hour Theoretical Driving Course (TDC) is now available for free at LTO Driver’s Education Centers around Metro Manila. This initiative, which has been in effect since April 6, 2020, mandates new drivers applying for a student permit to complete a 15-hour theoretical driving course program. The objective of this program is to ensure that driver’s licenses are issued to disciplined individuals who possess above-average driving skills and a comprehensive understanding of road safety and established laws.

Without further ado, here is the list of Drivers Education Centers in the NCR where you can take the course for free.

Free TDC in Quezon City

The LTO-NCR Regional Office-Driver’s Education Center is offering a FREE 15-hour Theoretical Driving Course for applicants for student permits on the following dates:

• January 4 and 5, 2024 (Thursday and Friday, 8am to 5pm)
• January 11 and 12, 2024 (Thursday and Friday, 8am to 5pm)
• January 18 and 19, 2024 (Thursday and Friday, 8am to 5pm)
• January 25 and 26, 2024 (Thursday and Friday, 8am to 5pm)

VENUE: LTO-NCR Regional Office-DEC
ADDRESS: 20 G. Araneta Avenue, Quezon City
LANDMARK: Sto. Domingo Church

To avail of the free seminar, please apply through this link: https://forms.gle/6WfrJaids31Te1Ct8

Free TDC in Pasay City

he LTO-NCR Regional Office-Driver’s Education Center is offering a FREE 15-hour Theoretical Driving Course for applicants for student permits on the following dates:

• January 4 and 5, 2024 (Thursday and Friday, 8am to 5pm)
• January 11 and 12, 2024 (Thursday and Friday, 8am to 5pm)
• January 18 and 19, 2024 (Thursday and Friday, 8am to 5pm)
• January 25 and 26, 2024 (Thursday and Friday, 8am to 5pm)

VENUE: LTO Pasay City Licensing Center – DEC
ADDRESS: LTO Pasay Compound Domestic Road Pasay City
LANDMARK: NAIA Terminal 4

To avail of the free seminar, please fill out this online form: https://forms.gle/zwHqis8iX6RjvrMy9

Reminders:

1. Once you have booked an appointment, you cannot change it or give it to someone else. Please make sure that you are available on the date and time that you have chosen.
2. It is important that you provide a valid email address when you book your appointment. You will receive an email confirmation of your schedule one or two days before your appointment date. You need to show this email confirmation as proof of your booking when you enter the office premises.
3. You are required to attend both sessions in person. You cannot send a representative or a proxy to take your place.
4. There are only a limited number of slots available for each session. Please book your appointment as soon as possible to secure your preferred date and time.

What is the LTO’s mandatory theoretical driving course?

The theoretical driving course in LTO is a mandatory training program for student drivers who want to apply for a driver’s license. It is a 15-hour course that covers topics such as traffic rules and regulations, road safety, and special laws related to driving. The course is conducted by certified instructors from LTO or accredited driving schools. The course aims to ensure that driver’s licenses are given to disciplined individuals with more than average driving skills and extensive knowledge of road safety and established laws.

The TDC is offered for free at LTO Drivers Education Centers nationwide. It can also be taken at private driving schools for a fee.