Driver's license in the Philippines are one of three types, student permit, non-professional driver's license, and professional driver's license. The minimum age for driving in the Philippines is 18 years old provided that the driver has a student permit and is accompanied by a person with a valid driver's license. An applicant can only apply for a non-professional driver's license one month after acquiring a student permit and 6 months after for a professional driver's license. An applicant must pass both the Land Transportation Office written exam and a driving exam. If the applicant fails the tests, he must wait for a month before being able to take the tests again.
Restrictions:
Note: Restrictions 1, 2, & 4 only apply to non-professional driver's licenses.
Use in other countries
As of April 16, 2010 an agreement was signed between the Filipino and Spanish governments allowing Filipinos to use their Philippine driver's license in Spain.[1] The Philippines driver's license can also be used in Australia.