NSC Defensive Driving Course EXAM 2026
Session 1: If your vehicle begins to skid, you should turn the steering
wheel .
Ans: In the direction you want the front of the vehicle to go.
Session 1: True or False: Of all collisions reported, most are a result of
someone choosing an unsafe behavior.
Ans: True
Session 1: Weather-related hazards reduce driver visibility, vehicle
traction and/or steering control. They include...
Ans: All of the above (A. Rain, sleet or snow. B. Strong Wind. C. Fog, dust or
smoke. D. Certain light conditions.)
Session 1: What happens when you take a risk while driving?
,NSC Defensive Driving Course EXAM 2026
Ans: You let someone or something else take control of the situation.
Session 1: A shaped road is slightly higher at the center and
lower at the outer edges, allowing water to drain off the road.
Ans: Crowned
Session 2: In which scenario would you be most likely to use your
hearing to "Recognize the Hazard"?
Ans: An emergency vehicle approaching
Session 2: In which scenario would you be most likely to use your
sense of smell to "Recognize the Hazard"?
Ans: A gasoline leak
Session 2: In which scenario would you be most likely to use your
sense of touch to "Recognize the Hazard"?
, NSC Defensive Driving Course EXAM 2026
Ans: Icy road conditions
Session 2: What Do You Think? - City: Which hazards did you see in
this scenario? Select all that apply.
Ans: Road Construction, Bicycles or motorcycles, Poor road conditions,
Pedestrians, Larger or slow-moving vehicles.
Session 2: What Do You Think? - Highway: Which hazards did you see
in this scenario? Select all that apply.
Ans: Aggressive drivers, Road construction, Poor road conditions, Larger or
slow-moving vehicles, Vehicle on the shoulder.
Session 2: What Do You Think? - Rural: Which hazards did you see in
this scenario? Select all that apply.
Ans: Road construction, Poor road conditions, Pedestrians, Sun glare.
Session 1: If your vehicle begins to skid, you should turn the steering
wheel .
Ans: In the direction you want the front of the vehicle to go.
Session 1: True or False: Of all collisions reported, most are a result of
someone choosing an unsafe behavior.
Ans: True
Session 1: Weather-related hazards reduce driver visibility, vehicle
traction and/or steering control. They include...
Ans: All of the above (A. Rain, sleet or snow. B. Strong Wind. C. Fog, dust or
smoke. D. Certain light conditions.)
Session 1: What happens when you take a risk while driving?
,NSC Defensive Driving Course EXAM 2026
Ans: You let someone or something else take control of the situation.
Session 1: A shaped road is slightly higher at the center and
lower at the outer edges, allowing water to drain off the road.
Ans: Crowned
Session 2: In which scenario would you be most likely to use your
hearing to "Recognize the Hazard"?
Ans: An emergency vehicle approaching
Session 2: In which scenario would you be most likely to use your
sense of smell to "Recognize the Hazard"?
Ans: A gasoline leak
Session 2: In which scenario would you be most likely to use your
sense of touch to "Recognize the Hazard"?
, NSC Defensive Driving Course EXAM 2026
Ans: Icy road conditions
Session 2: What Do You Think? - City: Which hazards did you see in
this scenario? Select all that apply.
Ans: Road Construction, Bicycles or motorcycles, Poor road conditions,
Pedestrians, Larger or slow-moving vehicles.
Session 2: What Do You Think? - Highway: Which hazards did you see
in this scenario? Select all that apply.
Ans: Aggressive drivers, Road construction, Poor road conditions, Larger or
slow-moving vehicles, Vehicle on the shoulder.
Session 2: What Do You Think? - Rural: Which hazards did you see in
this scenario? Select all that apply.
Ans: Road construction, Poor road conditions, Pedestrians, Sun glare.
