NSC Defensive Driving Course NSC test with
correct answers
Session 1: If your vehicle begins to skid, you should turn the steering wheel _______. - -
ANSWER--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. - -ANSWER--True
Session 1: Weather-related hazards reduce driver visibility, vehicle traction and/or
steering control. They include... - -ANSWER--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? - -ANSWER--You let
someone or something else take control of the situation.
Session 4: True or False: It is acceptable to increase the speed of your vehicle over the
legal speed limit to merge onto a highway. - -ANSWER--False
Session 4: True or False: Your ability to drive safely can be impaired by use of certain
over-the-counter drugs. - -ANSWER--True
Session 4: Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) is impacted by ______. - -ANSWER--All of the
above (A person's body weight, The alcohol concentration of the drink, A person's
gender, The time between drinks)
Session 5: If two vehicles come from different directions and stop at a Stop sign, who
has the right-of-way? - -ANSWER--Neither Vehicle has the right-of-way
, Session 5: Follow the four Rs (Read, Right, Reduce and Ride) when _____. - -
ANSWER--Avoiding a head-on collision
Session 5: To prevent collisions and violations at intersections that have traffic lights,
use the _____ to ensure the intersection is clear before you enter it. - -ANSWER--
Delayed Acceleration Technique
Session 5: True or False: The law clearly states which driver has the right-of-way. - -
ANSWER--False
Session 5: Statistically speaking, your chances for a collision are highest _____. - -
ANSWER--At an intersection
Session 5: The circular shape of a roundabout reduces the likelihood of ______. - -
ANSWER--Head-on collisions
Session 6: When driving behind a large truck, if you can't see the truck's two outside
mirrors, you are _______. - -ANSWER--All of the above (Following too closely, Driving
in the driver's blind spot, Unable to scan the road ahead)
Session 6: When an emergency vehicle approaches and you are in the middle of the
intersection, you should ________. - -ANSWER--Continue through the intersection and
then pull over
Session 6: Vehicles displaying the "slow-moving vehicle" sign cannot travel faster than
_______. - -ANSWER--25 mph (40 kph)
Session 6: In heavy traffic areas, you should wave pedestrians across the street if there
is no crosswalk. (True or False) - -ANSWER--False
Session 6: If an animal suddenly appears on the road in front of you, experts advise
swerving to avoid hitting the animal. (True or False) - -ANSWER--False
Session 7: If a vehicle is traveling at 55 mph (88 kph), how fast will the unbelted
occupants be going at the moment of impact? - -ANSWER--55 mph
Session 7: Collision Scenario 1: Was this collision preventable? (Bicycle and old man) -
-ANSWER--Yes
Session 7: Collision Scenario 2: Was this collision preventable? (White Durango) - -
ANSWER--Yes
Session 7: Collision Scenario 3: Was this collision preventable? (Two Grey cars) - -
ANSWER--Yes
correct answers
Session 1: If your vehicle begins to skid, you should turn the steering wheel _______. - -
ANSWER--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. - -ANSWER--True
Session 1: Weather-related hazards reduce driver visibility, vehicle traction and/or
steering control. They include... - -ANSWER--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? - -ANSWER--You let
someone or something else take control of the situation.
Session 4: True or False: It is acceptable to increase the speed of your vehicle over the
legal speed limit to merge onto a highway. - -ANSWER--False
Session 4: True or False: Your ability to drive safely can be impaired by use of certain
over-the-counter drugs. - -ANSWER--True
Session 4: Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) is impacted by ______. - -ANSWER--All of the
above (A person's body weight, The alcohol concentration of the drink, A person's
gender, The time between drinks)
Session 5: If two vehicles come from different directions and stop at a Stop sign, who
has the right-of-way? - -ANSWER--Neither Vehicle has the right-of-way
, Session 5: Follow the four Rs (Read, Right, Reduce and Ride) when _____. - -
ANSWER--Avoiding a head-on collision
Session 5: To prevent collisions and violations at intersections that have traffic lights,
use the _____ to ensure the intersection is clear before you enter it. - -ANSWER--
Delayed Acceleration Technique
Session 5: True or False: The law clearly states which driver has the right-of-way. - -
ANSWER--False
Session 5: Statistically speaking, your chances for a collision are highest _____. - -
ANSWER--At an intersection
Session 5: The circular shape of a roundabout reduces the likelihood of ______. - -
ANSWER--Head-on collisions
Session 6: When driving behind a large truck, if you can't see the truck's two outside
mirrors, you are _______. - -ANSWER--All of the above (Following too closely, Driving
in the driver's blind spot, Unable to scan the road ahead)
Session 6: When an emergency vehicle approaches and you are in the middle of the
intersection, you should ________. - -ANSWER--Continue through the intersection and
then pull over
Session 6: Vehicles displaying the "slow-moving vehicle" sign cannot travel faster than
_______. - -ANSWER--25 mph (40 kph)
Session 6: In heavy traffic areas, you should wave pedestrians across the street if there
is no crosswalk. (True or False) - -ANSWER--False
Session 6: If an animal suddenly appears on the road in front of you, experts advise
swerving to avoid hitting the animal. (True or False) - -ANSWER--False
Session 7: If a vehicle is traveling at 55 mph (88 kph), how fast will the unbelted
occupants be going at the moment of impact? - -ANSWER--55 mph
Session 7: Collision Scenario 1: Was this collision preventable? (Bicycle and old man) -
-ANSWER--Yes
Session 7: Collision Scenario 2: Was this collision preventable? (White Durango) - -
ANSWER--Yes
Session 7: Collision Scenario 3: Was this collision preventable? (Two Grey cars) - -
ANSWER--Yes
