Purpose and service directive
- The Memorandum Circular reiterates passing standards for the written and practical examinations for driver’s licensing.
- The Memorandum Circular requires all concerned to follow the passing scores stated herein.
Coverage and exam types covered
- The Memorandum Circular applies to the written examination for the Non-professional DL, Professional DL, and the Conductor’s License.
- The Memorandum Circular applies to the practical examination passing requirement.
- The Memorandum Circular governs the examination scoring method used during the practical test.
Written exam passing scores
- For a Non-professional DL, the applicant must get 30 correct answers out of 40 questions.
- For a Professional DL, the applicant must get 45 correct answers out of 60 questions.
- For a Conductor’s License, the applicant must be able to answer 25 questions in 40 minutes.
Practical exam passing standard
- For the practical examination, the passing score is 70.
- The applicant starts the practical test with 100 points.
- Points are deducted for errors committed during the practical test.
Practical exam scoring mechanics
- The Memorandum Circular requires that driving skills evaluation uses the total points earned by the applicant.
- The Memorandum Circular provides that the equivalent weights and the scoring framework are found at the back of the Application for Driver’s License (ADL).
- The driving skills rater must accomplish the driving skills scoring while the practical examination is ongoing.
- The Memorandum Circular directs applicants and examiners to be guided accordingly by the ADL scoring instructions.
Adoption and effect of standards
- The Memorandum Circular is adopted on 12 Mar. 2008.
- The Memorandum Circular is signed by ALBERTO H. SUANSING, Assistant Secretary.