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NSC Defensive Driving Practice Test
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QUESTION 1 / 25
How does a high BAC affect driving ability?
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It improves driving performance
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It has no effect on driving
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It impairs driving ability
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D
It enhances reflexes
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QUESTION 2 / 25
How can road conditions affect vehicle handling?
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By increasing acceleration
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By reducing traction and control
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By enhancing vehicle responsiveness
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By improving fuel efficiency
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QUESTION 3 / 25
How does extreme weather affect driving safety?
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It generally makes driving easier
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B
It can create hazardous conditions
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It has no effect on driving
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D
It only affects visibility
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QUESTION 4 / 25
If a vehicle is traveling at 55 mph, how fast will unbelted occupants be going at the moment of impact?
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45 mph
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B
50 mph
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C
55 mph
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D
60 mph
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QUESTION 5 / 25
How do road signs assist drivers on the road?
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By providing verbal instructions
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By using color and shape to signal their purpose
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By indicating speed limits only
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By displaying photographs of traffic conditions
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QUESTION 6 / 25
How should you handle a vehicle merging into your lane?
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Accelerate to block the merge
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Adjust your speed and create space
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Stay in your lane without changes
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D
Brake suddenly if unsure
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QUESTION 7 / 25
How should you adjust your driving during heavy rain?
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Speed up to cross quickly
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B
Avoid any turns
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Slow down and increase following distance
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D
Use high beams
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QUESTION 8 / 25
What should you do if you’re involved in a minor accident?
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Flee the scene if uninjured
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Check for injuries and exchange information
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Call the police immediately
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D
Argue with the other driver
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QUESTION 9 / 25
Does the law clearly define which driver has the right-of-way at all times?
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Yes, it does
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No, the law is not clear
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C
Only for specific intersections
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Yes, but it varies by state
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QUESTION 10 / 25
How can you prepare for unexpected road conditions?
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Drive at the same speed as usual, no matter the weather
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Ignore changes in weather as they do not affect driving
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C
Stay alert, adjust your speed, and have a plan for obstacles
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Only use your GPS for navigation during poor conditions
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QUESTION 11 / 25
What responsibilities do drivers have towards others in shared road spaces?
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To drive as fast as possible
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B
To respect the rights and safety of others
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C
To ignore pedestrians and cyclists
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To have priority over all other road users
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QUESTION 12 / 25
What effect does sleeping less than 8 hours have on cognitive performance?
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It improves cognitive performance
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It has no effect
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C
It interrupts circadian rhythms
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D
It increases alertness
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QUESTION 13 / 25
What term describes the distance a vehicle travels from the moment an event occurs until the driver becomes aware of the danger?
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Reaction distance
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B
Perception distance
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C
Braking distance
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D
Stopping distance
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QUESTION 14 / 25
In a collision scenario involving a white Durango, was the collision preventable?
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Yes
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No
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C
Only if the driver had reacted faster
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D
Only during daylight hours
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QUESTION 15 / 25
How does aggressive driving affect road safety?
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A
It improves the speed of traffic
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B
It significantly increases the risk of accidents
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C
It has no impact on road safety
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D
It encourages others to drive more cautiously
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QUESTION 16 / 25
How does road rage affect driving?
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It encourages safer driving
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B
It can lead to aggressive behavior
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It has no effect on driving
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D
It makes driving more enjoyable
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QUESTION 17 / 25
Why is it vital to check your mirrors regularly?
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To maintain awareness of surrounding traffic
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B
To adjust the music
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To avoid distractions
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To signal other drivers
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QUESTION 18 / 25
What is the significance of the "basic speed law"?
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It allows for faster driving under certain conditions
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It requires drivers to never exceed the speed limit and to drive at a safe speed for conditions
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It applies only to inexperienced drivers
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D
It is a recommendation rather than a law
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QUESTION 19 / 25
What are the three stages of a collision?
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Vehicle crash, human crash, external crash
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B
Pre-collision, collision, post-collision
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C
Initial impact, deceleration, rest
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D
Primary impact, secondary impact, recovery
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QUESTION 20 / 25
When experiencing unsafe driving behaviors such as aggressive actions, what is the main goal of the three R's?
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To increase speed
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To regain control
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To signal to other drivers
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D
To reduce distractions
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QUESTION 21 / 25
What is the two-second rule?
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guideline to understand traffic signals
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B
rule for parking distance
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C
guideline to maintain a minimum two-second gap between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you
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D
measure for calculating stopping distance
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QUESTION 22 / 25
What does it mean to drive "defensively"?
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Proactively recognizing potential hazards
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Driving faster than surrounding traffic
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Minimizing awareness of surroundings
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D
Following too closely behind other vehicles
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QUESTION 23 / 25
Under what conditions should you use your high beams?
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In heavy traffic
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On dark, rural roads without oncoming traffic
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C
During daytime driving
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D
When driving in the city
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QUESTION 24 / 25
What should you do if you are being followed by an aggressive driver?
Choose one answer below.
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Remain calm, avoid engaging, and change lanes to allow them to pass or seek safety
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B
Accelerate and race away from them
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C
Brake suddenly to show them you are not afraid
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D
Make eye contact and gesture to them
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QUESTION 25 / 25
What should you do if you encounter a tailgater?
Choose one answer below.
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Brake suddenly to warn them
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B
Gradually increase your speed or change lanes safely
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C
Honk your horn repeatedly
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D
Ignore them completely
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