NSC DEFENSIVE DRIVING COURSE
Questions & Answers
1.Session 1: If your vehicle begins to skid, you should turn the steering whe
Answer In the direction you want the front of the vehicle to go.
2.Session 1: True or False: Of all collisions reported, most are a result
of someone choosing an unsafe behavior
Answer True
3.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.)
4.Session 1: What happens when you take a risk while driving
Answer You let some- one or something else take control of the
situation.
5.Session 1: A shaped road is slightly higher at the center and
lower at the outer edges, allowing water to drain off the road
Answer Crowned
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, 6.Session 2: In which scenario would you be most likely to use your
hearing to "Recognize the Hazard"
Answer An emergency vehicle approaching
7.Session 2: In which scenario would you be most likely to use your sense
of smell to "Recognize the Hazard"
Answer A gasoline leak
8.Session 2: In which scenario would you be most likely to use your sense
of touch to "Recognize the Hazard"
Answer Icy road conditions
9.Session 2: What Do You Think? - City: Which hazards did you see in this
scenario? Select all that apply
Answer Road Construction, Bicycles or motorcycles, Poor road
conditions, Pedestrians, Larger or slow-moving vehicles.
10.Session 2: What Do You Think? - Highway: Which hazards did you see in
this scenario? Select all that apply
Answer Aggressive drivers, Road construction, Poor road conditions,
Larger or slow-moving vehicles, Vehicle on the shoulder.
11.Session 2: What Do You Think? - Rural: Which hazards did you see in
this scenario? Select all that apply
Answer Road construction, Poor road conditions, Pedestrians, Sun
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Questions & Answers
1.Session 1: If your vehicle begins to skid, you should turn the steering whe
Answer In the direction you want the front of the vehicle to go.
2.Session 1: True or False: Of all collisions reported, most are a result
of someone choosing an unsafe behavior
Answer True
3.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.)
4.Session 1: What happens when you take a risk while driving
Answer You let some- one or something else take control of the
situation.
5.Session 1: A shaped road is slightly higher at the center and
lower at the outer edges, allowing water to drain off the road
Answer Crowned
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, 6.Session 2: In which scenario would you be most likely to use your
hearing to "Recognize the Hazard"
Answer An emergency vehicle approaching
7.Session 2: In which scenario would you be most likely to use your sense
of smell to "Recognize the Hazard"
Answer A gasoline leak
8.Session 2: In which scenario would you be most likely to use your sense
of touch to "Recognize the Hazard"
Answer Icy road conditions
9.Session 2: What Do You Think? - City: Which hazards did you see in this
scenario? Select all that apply
Answer Road Construction, Bicycles or motorcycles, Poor road
conditions, Pedestrians, Larger or slow-moving vehicles.
10.Session 2: What Do You Think? - Highway: Which hazards did you see in
this scenario? Select all that apply
Answer Aggressive drivers, Road construction, Poor road conditions,
Larger or slow-moving vehicles, Vehicle on the shoulder.
11.Session 2: What Do You Think? - Rural: Which hazards did you see in
this scenario? Select all that apply
Answer Road construction, Poor road conditions, Pedestrians, Sun
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