*NSC Defensive Driving Course Practice Exam 2
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### Question 1
The main purpose of defensive driving is to:
A. Drive faster than other vehicles
B. Prevent crashes by identifying and avoiding hazards
C. Avoid using mirrors
D. Follow other drivers closely
*Correct Answer: B*
*Explanation:*
Defensive driving focuses on anticipating hazards, making safe
decisions, and reducing the chance of collisions.
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,### Question 2
A driver should look ahead approximately:
A. 2 seconds
B. 5 seconds
C. 12–15 seconds
D. Only at the vehicle ahead
*Correct Answer: C*
*Explanation:*
Looking 12–15 seconds ahead helps identify developing hazards early.
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### Question 3
The safest following distance under normal conditions is:
A. 1 second
B. 2 seconds
,C. 3–4 seconds or more
D. Less than one car length
*Correct Answer: C*
*Explanation:*
A proper following distance provides enough time to react and stop
safely.
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### Question 4
When weather conditions are poor, you should:
A. Maintain normal speed
B. Increase following distance and reduce speed
C. Follow other vehicles closely
D. Use your phone for directions while driving
*Correct Answer: B*
, *Explanation:*
Rain, fog, snow, and ice reduce visibility and traction.
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### Question 5
The SIPDE process stands for:
A. Stop, Inspect, Park, Drive, Exit
B. Scan, Identify, Predict, Decide, Execute
C. Signal, Inspect, Pass, Drive, Escape
D. Search, Ignore, Prevent, Drive, Enter
*Correct Answer: B*
*Explanation:*
SIPDE is a defensive driving method for recognizing and responding to
hazards.
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Questions with 100% correct answers and
explanations Latest Version
### Question 1
The main purpose of defensive driving is to:
A. Drive faster than other vehicles
B. Prevent crashes by identifying and avoiding hazards
C. Avoid using mirrors
D. Follow other drivers closely
*Correct Answer: B*
*Explanation:*
Defensive driving focuses on anticipating hazards, making safe
decisions, and reducing the chance of collisions.
---
,### Question 2
A driver should look ahead approximately:
A. 2 seconds
B. 5 seconds
C. 12–15 seconds
D. Only at the vehicle ahead
*Correct Answer: C*
*Explanation:*
Looking 12–15 seconds ahead helps identify developing hazards early.
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### Question 3
The safest following distance under normal conditions is:
A. 1 second
B. 2 seconds
,C. 3–4 seconds or more
D. Less than one car length
*Correct Answer: C*
*Explanation:*
A proper following distance provides enough time to react and stop
safely.
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### Question 4
When weather conditions are poor, you should:
A. Maintain normal speed
B. Increase following distance and reduce speed
C. Follow other vehicles closely
D. Use your phone for directions while driving
*Correct Answer: B*
, *Explanation:*
Rain, fog, snow, and ice reduce visibility and traction.
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### Question 5
The SIPDE process stands for:
A. Stop, Inspect, Park, Drive, Exit
B. Scan, Identify, Predict, Decide, Execute
C. Signal, Inspect, Pass, Drive, Escape
D. Search, Ignore, Prevent, Drive, Enter
*Correct Answer: B*
*Explanation:*
SIPDE is a defensive driving method for recognizing and responding to
hazards.
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