NSC Defensive Driving Course udated
exam 2025/2026
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 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
Session 2: In which scenario would you be most likely to use your hearing to
"Recognize the Hazard"? - ANSWER-An emergency vehicle approaching
Session 2: In which scenario would you be most likely to use your sense of smell to
"Recognize the Hazard"? - ANSWER-A gasoline leak
, 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
exam 2025/2026
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 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
Session 2: In which scenario would you be most likely to use your hearing to
"Recognize the Hazard"? - ANSWER-An emergency vehicle approaching
Session 2: In which scenario would you be most likely to use your sense of smell to
"Recognize the Hazard"? - ANSWER-A gasoline leak
, 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
