NSC Defensive Driving Course

Session 1: If your vehicle begins to skid, you should turn the steering wheel _______.

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.

True

Session 1: Weather-related hazards reduce driver visibility, vehicle traction and/or steering control. They include...

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?

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.

Crowned

Session 2: In which scenario would you be most likely to use your hearing to "Recognize the Hazard"?

An emergency vehicle approaching

Session 2: In which scenario would you be most likely to use your sense of smell to "Recognize the Hazard"?

A gasoline leak

Session 2: In which scenario would you be most likely to use your sense of touch to "Recognize the Hazard"?

Icy road conditions

Session 2: What Do You Think? - City: Which hazards did you see in this scenario? Select all that apply.

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.

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.

Road construction, Poor road conditions, Pedestrians, Sun glare.

Session 2: What Do You Think? - Suburbia: Which hazards did you see in this scenario? Select all that apply.

Road Construction, Bicycles or motorcycles, Pedestrians.

Session 2: "I can move around, back and forth, in my shoulder harness, so the seat belt isn't working." Fact or Fiction?

Fiction

Session 2: "Seat belts trap passengers in burning or submerged vehicles." Fact or Fiction?

Fiction

Session 2: What is defensive driving?

Driving to save lives, time and money in spite of the conditions around you and the actions of others.

Session 2: A preventable collision is a collision in which the driver fails to do everything ____ to avoid it.

Reasonable

Session 2: What are the three basic steps in the NSC Collision Prevention Formula?

Recognize, Understand, Act.

Session 2: Which one of the following is a way to focus your attention on driving so that you can recognize a hazard and understand the defense against it?

The "What If?" Strategy

Session 2: Seat belts increase your chances of surviving a collision by more than ____ percent.

50 percent

Session 3: "My vehicle can stop just as fast as the one I'm following." Fact or Fiction?

Fiction

Session 3: You are driving on a congested three-lane expressway during morning rush hour, going east as the sun is rising. What is the minimum number of seconds needed for following distance?

5 seconds

Session 3: You are following a truck on a two-lane rural highway in the rain. What is the minimum number of seconds needed for following distance?

6 seconds

Session 3: If you find that you are becoming aggravated or choosing unsafe, aggressive behaviors, what three steps can you take to regain control?

Reflect, Reframe, Refocus

Session 3: _____ is the number one unsafe driving behavior that contributes to collisions and violations.

Improper speed

Session 3: _____ is the distance a vehicle travels from the moment an event occurs until you see it and become aware of the danger.

Perception distance

Session 3: Always keep, at a minimum, a _____-second following distance behind the vehicle in front of you.

Three-second

Session 3: NHTSA reports that the average text takes the driver's eyes off the road for _____ seconds.

4.6 seconds

Session 4: What hazards did you identify? Did you notice the driver is speeding, driving erratically and not using turn signals? The truck ahead is billowing smoke, which indicates that it's disabled and slowing down. What should the driver do?

Reduce Speed

Session 4: You are in the grey car in front and being tailgated and harassed by the red car. What should you do?

Reduce Speed And Move Over.

Session 4: Friend #1 thinks he's fine to drive, but friend #2 is worried. What should friend #1 do?

Call a Rideshare

Session 4: What should this woman do?

Pulling Over

Session 4: True or False: Sleeping for less than 8 hours a night interrupts your circadian rhythms and impairs cognitive performance.

True

Session 4: True or False: Road signs use color and shape to help you identify the type and purpose of the sign.

True

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.

False

Session 4: True or False: Your ability to drive safely can be impaired by use of certain over-the-counter drugs.

True

Session 4: Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) is impacted by ______.

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?

Neither Vehicle has the right-of-way

Session 5: Follow the four Rs (Read, Right, Reduce and Ride) when _____.

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.

Delayed Acceleration Technique

Session 5: True or False: The law clearly states which driver has the right-of-way.

False

Session 5: Statistically speaking, your chances for a collision are highest _____.

At an intersection

Session 5: The circular shape of a roundabout reduces the likelihood of ______.

Head-on collisions

Session 6: When driving behind a large truck, if you can't see the truck's two outside mirrors, you are _______.

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 ________.

Continue through the intersection and then pull over

Session 6: Vehicles displaying the "slow-moving vehicle" sign cannot travel faster than _______.

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)

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)

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?

55 mph

Session 7: Collision Scenario 1: Was this collision preventable? (Bicycle and old man)

Yes

Session 7: Collision Scenario 2: Was this collision preventable? (White Durango)

Yes

Session 7: Collision Scenario 3: Was this collision preventable? (Two Grey cars)

Yes

Session 7: True or False: The three stages of a collision include the vehicle crash, the human crash and the external crash.

False

Session 7: True or False: At the moment of impact in a vehicle collision, unbelted occupants are still traveling at the vehicle's original speed.

True

Session 7: A preventable collision is one in which you failed to do everything ______ to avoid it.

Reasonable

Session 7: ______ is the single most important component to your engine's health.

Engine Oil

Session 7: If your accelerator pedal gets stuck while driving, you should shift the car into _______.

Neutral

Post-Test: If you are on a multi-lane highway and an emergency vehicle is stopped on the road shoulder with flashing lights, the _____ law requires you to move away from the emergency vehicle by at least one lane.

Move Over

Post-Test: _____ is the number 1 killer because it reduces the amount of time you, as a driver, have to react in a dangerous situation and increases your vehicle's stopping distance.

Speeding

Post-Test: True or False: When approaching a railroad crossing, you need to treat it the same way you treat other intersections.

True

Post-Test: True or False: Maintaining a safe following distance is a simple defensive technique to help you anticipate potential hazards around large vehicles.

True