DEFENSIVE DRIVING SESSIONS 1-4 QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS 2026-2027
Accident - CORRECT ANSWER-random chance caused an unpreventable incident
Collision or crash - CORRECT ANSWER-someone could have done something to prevent it
One second - CORRECT ANSWER-
How many more seconds of reaction time would drivers need avoid 90% of collisions?
Defensive driving - CORRECT ANSWER-driving proactively with observance
Six months - CORRECT ANSWER-
How many months must one not allow passengers under age 20 to ride with you unless th
ey are immediate family?
3 - CORRECT ANSWER-
For the next six months of your licence, how many passengers besides family under 20 can
ride with you?
1am-5am - CORRECT ANSWER-
Between what hours may one not drive for the first year of your licence?
Busy two-way/two-lane roadway - CORRECT ANSWER-
Which type of roadway carries the most risk?
Night - CORRECT ANSWER-Is day or night more risky?
, Heavy traffic - CORRECT ANSWER-Are heavier traversed roads more risky?
Yes - CORRECT ANSWER-Does your risk increase when tired, hurried, or angry?
Increase - CORRECT ANSWER-
Does driving in an unfamiliar car or driving in rain/snow/etc. Increase or decrease your risk
when driving?
Risk increases and road rage will occur (one should yield) - CORRECT ANSWER-
Why should you not engage with an aggressive driver?
Driver error, roadway conditions, and vehicle malfunctions - CORRECT ANSWER-
What are the 3 risk factors that cause collisions?
Basic Speed Law - CORRECT ANSWER-
"Drive at a speed that is reasonable and prudent at all times." Show careful judgement.
20 mph - CORRECT ANSWER-max speed in school zone unless otherwise posted
25 mph - CORRECT ANSWER-max speed in city/town streets unless otherwise posted
Normal - CORRECT ANSWER-
driving conditions under which the posted/maximum speed applies
Yellow - CORRECT ANSWER-color line separating two-way traffic
White - CORRECT ANSWER-color separating one-way traffic
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS 2026-2027
Accident - CORRECT ANSWER-random chance caused an unpreventable incident
Collision or crash - CORRECT ANSWER-someone could have done something to prevent it
One second - CORRECT ANSWER-
How many more seconds of reaction time would drivers need avoid 90% of collisions?
Defensive driving - CORRECT ANSWER-driving proactively with observance
Six months - CORRECT ANSWER-
How many months must one not allow passengers under age 20 to ride with you unless th
ey are immediate family?
3 - CORRECT ANSWER-
For the next six months of your licence, how many passengers besides family under 20 can
ride with you?
1am-5am - CORRECT ANSWER-
Between what hours may one not drive for the first year of your licence?
Busy two-way/two-lane roadway - CORRECT ANSWER-
Which type of roadway carries the most risk?
Night - CORRECT ANSWER-Is day or night more risky?
, Heavy traffic - CORRECT ANSWER-Are heavier traversed roads more risky?
Yes - CORRECT ANSWER-Does your risk increase when tired, hurried, or angry?
Increase - CORRECT ANSWER-
Does driving in an unfamiliar car or driving in rain/snow/etc. Increase or decrease your risk
when driving?
Risk increases and road rage will occur (one should yield) - CORRECT ANSWER-
Why should you not engage with an aggressive driver?
Driver error, roadway conditions, and vehicle malfunctions - CORRECT ANSWER-
What are the 3 risk factors that cause collisions?
Basic Speed Law - CORRECT ANSWER-
"Drive at a speed that is reasonable and prudent at all times." Show careful judgement.
20 mph - CORRECT ANSWER-max speed in school zone unless otherwise posted
25 mph - CORRECT ANSWER-max speed in city/town streets unless otherwise posted
Normal - CORRECT ANSWER-
driving conditions under which the posted/maximum speed applies
Yellow - CORRECT ANSWER-color line separating two-way traffic
White - CORRECT ANSWER-color separating one-way traffic
