Objectives and Rationale
- The primary objective is to improve the quality of instruction provided by driving schools.
- The goal includes fostering safety consciousness and positive driving attitudes, thereby decreasing traffic accidents.
- Reducing loss of life and property damage due to traffic incidents is a key concern addressed by this supervision.
Regulatory Functions and Rulemaking
- The LTC is tasked with promulgating rules and regulations that will guide the operation of motor vehicle driving schools.
- These regulations will set minimum standards for various aspects of the schools' operations.
Application Review and Compliance
- The LTC shall receive and evaluate all applications from driving schools seeking to operate.
- It will ascertain whether the course of study, buildings, classrooms, training aids, equipment, and other facilities meet the minimum standards prescribed in the rules.
- Approval or disapproval of these applications is based on conformity with established standards.
Duty and Responsibility
- The LTC bears the responsibility to enforce compliance with the rules to achieve the objectives of enhancing driver education.
- Continuous supervision and control of driving schools ensure the upkeep of educational and safety standards.
Legal Authority
- The decree is issued by the President of the Philippines under the legal powers vested in him.
- It establishes a legal framework for regulating driving schools to improve public road safety.