If you intend to work as either a bus conductor, bus inspector, cable car conductor, passenger car conductor, railway passenger train guard, road freight conductor, ticket inspector (public transport), train conductor, or any other transport conductor, then you must obtain a license from the Land Transportation Office (LTO) before you are legally permitted to do so.
Before you can obtain a conductor’s license, you must pass the conductor’s license test, which proves that you have the necessary skills and qualifications to assist bus drivers and other public utility vehicles (PUVs).
A conductor’s license is a special permit issued by the LTO that conductors must have to work legally in the Philippines. If you’re interested in obtaining this type of license, you must visit your nearest LTO office and submit your requirements, along with taking a written exam and a practical test. Having it is like having a passport to work in the public transportation industry. In addition to that, you’ll have the peace of mind that you’re complying with the law.
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Conductor’s License Exam (CL)
Similarly to all other licenses or permits issued by the Land Transportation Authority under the Land Transportation and Traffic Code (RA 4136), the Conductor’s license entails both a written and practical test.
Because conductors are the ones who are held liable for violations regarding overloading of passengers or freight or cargo, they must know what they are doing.
As with the Professional Driver’s License (PDL), the Conductor’s License is required for anyone who wishes to work as a conductor. In addition to taking a 20-item written assessment, applicants must attend an orientation or enhancement program, regardless of their ability to drive. Although it does not give the bearer the right to drive, it does allow him or her to:
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Ticketing, passes, and fares
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Verifying the validity of tickets issued
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Taking care of passengers
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Providing assistance to passengers who are elderly, sick, disabled, or injured regarding boarding, seating, and luggage;
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Passengers are able to open and close doors;
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Prior to departure, perform safety checks
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When passengers disembark, drivers are signaled to proceed or stop
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Passengers are greeted, transportation equipment is checked, and routes and stops are announced
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Keeping safety regulations in mind
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Responding to complaints and requests from passengers;
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Responding appropriately to emergencies and accidents
Exam Reviewer for Conductor’s License
To choose the best possible answers, carefully read through each question, and imagine yourself in the given scenario.
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What is the fare discount granted to persons with disabilities and senior citizens under RA 9594 (Extended Senior Citizens Act of 2010) and RA 1444 (Magna Carta for Disabled Persons)?
A. A 25% discount on the prescribed fare for both people with disabilities and seniors
B. Discount of 20% for both people with disabilities and senior citizens on the prescribed fare
C. 30% discount on prescribed fares for both people with disabilities and seniors
D. A discount of 35% on the prescribed fare for both persons with disabilities and senior citizens
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Pedestrian crossing lanes are also prohibited for parking:
A. Within 6 meters of an intersection and next to parked vehicles or double parking
B. The intersection lane within four meters and double parking
C. A double parking area within 5 meters of an intersection
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“FOR HIRE” buses have a law that reserves the front seats for:
A. A person with a disability
B. Drivers of trucks
C. Citizens aged 65 and older
D. PWDs and seniors
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Use an Early Warning Device (EWD) when stalled by motor vehicle defects on vehicles with four wheels or more. What is your method of using EWD?
A. Position the EWD 4 meters behind the stalled vehicle and 1 meter in front
B. Position the EWD 4 meters ahead and 4 meters behind the stalled vehicle
C. Immediately behind the car, place the EWD four meters back from the car that has stalled
D. Position the EWD three meters in front and three meters in back of the vehicle that is stalled
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Drivers and passengers in the front seats of a public utility vehicle with four (4) wheels or more must wear seatbelts:
Choosing an answer
A. When the door is not locked.
B. Whenever you feel like wearing it.
C. On any road, no matter where you are going.
D. On major highways, such as SLEX and NLEX.
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Can you tell me which documents you should carry while driving a “FOR HIRE” vehicle?
A. License for professional drivers
B. Certificate of Birth
C. License for conductors
D. A photocopy of the Valid Franchise/Certificate of Public Convenience (CPC)
E. Original Registration Certificate (OR) and official receipt of payment (OR) from the LTO
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What is the designated area for loading and unloading passengers?
A. As long as it is on the roadside
B. In the terminal only
C. In any designated loading and unloading area
D. In the place the passenger wants, since the passenger is always right
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When passengers are about to board or alight within the city proper, where should they stop?
A. Anywhere there is a bus stop sign
B. On the side of the road, anywhere.
C. Only at the terminal
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Using a conductor’s license is not permitted in:
A. Being able to drive in an emergency situation or when the driver is not feeling well
B. Using a private vehicle
C. Changing drivers so the driver can rest
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A conductor should wear what is appropriate for the job?
A. Company-approved attire.
B. Black pants, white polo, and black shoes
C. Identification uniform issued by their company
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A conductor’s primary duty is to:
A. Helping the passengers find a seat
B. Provide assistance to passengers when boarding or alighting
C. Passengers who ride the vehicle are given tickets.
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When a bus is involved in an accident, but you are not injured, what should you do as a conductor?
A. Get help by running and asking for it
B. Provide assistance to injured passengers
C. Run for your life and save yourself
D. Encourage the passengers to get out of the vehicle and find another ride.
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What is the best time to open the bus door?
A. As soon as the passenger reaches the bus door
B. At the full-stop of the bus.
C. At the passenger’s request.
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Who should receive a fare discount
A. PWD
B.The Students
C. Senior Citizens
D. Workers
E. all of the above
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Overloading of passengers and cargo is the responsibility of whom?
A. The passengers
B. The driver
C. The conductor
D. The company
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Can passengers stand inside the bus while it is in motion?
A. If there are no seats available for the passengers
B. Whenever possible, it is not allowed
C. Refusal to sit down by passengers.
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If a passenger’s personal belongings are left inside the bus, what should the conductor do?
A. Turn in your paperwork at your office/terminal
B. Let the bus driver handle the turnover for you
C. You can keep it for free
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For the first offense of overcharging/undercharging authorized rates, what is the penalty?
A. Three thousand pesos
B. Five thousand pesos
C. Two thousand PHP
D. 1,000 Philippine Pesos
Important Reminders
To obtain the Conductor’s license (CL), you must answer at least 80% of the questions correctly and pass the exam. Getting a Conductor’s license (CL) and working legally as a conductor in the Philippines will only be possible once you have done that.
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For both conductor licenses and driver’s licenses, please note the following guidelines in case you fail:
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One month after the first attempt, an applicant for a driver’s license or a conductor’s license can retake the test if they do not meet the passing rate.
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An applicant for a driver’s license or conductor’s license can retake the exam if he or she did not pass the first attempt.
Summary
The Conductor’s License (CL) Examination is a mandatory requirement of the LTO, not just because it teaches best practices on the road, but also because it ensures that license applicants understand the rules of the road. By passing the test after completing the course, a person is knowledgeable enough to drive on the open road. It doesn’t take much practice to get your conductor’s license on the first try. Furthermore, acquiring it isn’t difficult. You just need to visit your preferred LTO Licensing Center, LTO Licensing Extension Office, LTO District Office, or LTO Extension Office, submit the documentary requirements, take and pass the conductor’s license assessment assessment, and pay the fees, and you’ll get the Conductor’s license you need from the LTO.
