DEFENSIVE DRIVING COURSE
NOTES
the six deadly choices in order of statistical impact: - ANSWER-1) speeding
2) violating the right of way
3) distracted driving
4) turning improperly
5) driving left of center
6) Following too closely
the three types of distractions: - ANSWER-manual, visual and cognitive
nsc course sign-out process for saving progress - ANSWER-pressing save and exit,
followed by logging out
the four categories for factors beyond a driver's control: - ANSWER-1) visibility
2) weather
3) road conditions
4) other users on the road
the three steps to steering out of a skid in a vehicle equipped with an anti-lock
breaking system: - ANSWER-1) taking the foot off the accelerator
2) application of firm steady pressure to the break
3) turning of the steering wheel in the desired direction
proper approach to curves: - ANSWER-speed should drop before entering the curve
so that brakes aren't applied during the curve; braking in a curve can cause the
vehicle to skid
the three steps of the NSC collision prevention formula: - ANSWER-recognition of
the hazard that can cause the threat
understanding of the defense to avoid the hazard
action, correctly, in time, to arrive at site of destination safely
NOTES
the six deadly choices in order of statistical impact: - ANSWER-1) speeding
2) violating the right of way
3) distracted driving
4) turning improperly
5) driving left of center
6) Following too closely
the three types of distractions: - ANSWER-manual, visual and cognitive
nsc course sign-out process for saving progress - ANSWER-pressing save and exit,
followed by logging out
the four categories for factors beyond a driver's control: - ANSWER-1) visibility
2) weather
3) road conditions
4) other users on the road
the three steps to steering out of a skid in a vehicle equipped with an anti-lock
breaking system: - ANSWER-1) taking the foot off the accelerator
2) application of firm steady pressure to the break
3) turning of the steering wheel in the desired direction
proper approach to curves: - ANSWER-speed should drop before entering the curve
so that brakes aren't applied during the curve; braking in a curve can cause the
vehicle to skid
the three steps of the NSC collision prevention formula: - ANSWER-recognition of
the hazard that can cause the threat
understanding of the defense to avoid the hazard
action, correctly, in time, to arrive at site of destination safely
