Questions and Answers
If your vehicle begins to skid, you should turn the steering wheel _______.
In the direction you want the front of the vehicle to go.
Of all collisions reported, most are a result of someone choosing an unsafe behavior.
True
Weather-related hazards that reduce driver visibility and vehicle control include:
What happens when you take a risk while driving?
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A ______ shaped road is slightly higher at the center and lower at the outer edges, allowing water to drain off the road.
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In which scenario would you be most likely to use your hearing to 'Recognize the Hazard'?
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In which scenario would you be most likely to use your sense of smell to 'Recognize the Hazard'?
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In which scenario would you be most likely to use your sense of touch to 'Recognize the Hazard'?
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Which hazards did you see in this city scenario? (Select all that apply)
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Which hazards did you see in this highway scenario? (Select all that apply)
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Which hazards did you see in this rural scenario? (Select all that apply)
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Which hazards did you see in this suburbia scenario? (Select all that apply)
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'I can move around, back and forth, in my shoulder harness, so the seat belt isn't working.'
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'Seat belts trap passengers in burning or submerged vehicles.'
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What is defensive driving?
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A preventable collision is a collision in which the driver fails to do everything ____ to avoid it.
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What are the three basic steps in the NSC Collision Prevention Formula?
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Which one of the following is a way to focus your attention on driving so that you can recognize a hazard?
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Seat belts increase your chances of surviving a collision by more than ____ percent.
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'My vehicle can stop just as fast as the one I'm following.'
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What is the minimum number of seconds needed for following distance when driving on a congested expressway during morning rush hour?
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What is the minimum number of seconds needed for following distance when following a truck on a two-lane rural highway in the rain?
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If you find that you are becoming aggravated or choosing unsafe, aggressive behaviors, what three steps can you take to regain control?
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_____ is the number one unsafe driving behavior that contributes to collisions and violations.
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_____ is the distance a vehicle travels from the moment an event occurs until you see it and become aware of the danger.
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Always keep, at a minimum, a _____-second following distance behind the vehicle in front of you.
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NHTSA reports that the average text takes the driver's eyes off the road for how many seconds?
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What should the driver do if they notice the driver is speeding, driving erratically and not using turn signals, and the truck ahead is billowing smoke?
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What should you do if you are in a car being tailgated and harassed?
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What should friend #1 do if friend #2 is worried about their ability to drive?
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What should this woman do?
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Sleeping for less than 8 hours a night interrupts your circadian rhythms and impairs cognitive performance.
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Road signs use color and shape to help you identify the type and purpose of the sign.
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It is acceptable to increase the speed of your vehicle over the legal speed limit to merge onto a highway.
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Your ability to drive safely can be impaired by use of certain over-the-counter drugs.
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Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) is impacted by:
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If two vehicles come from different directions and stop at a Stop sign, who has the right-of-way?
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Follow the four Rs (Read, Right, Reduce and Ride) when _____.
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To prevent collisions and violations at intersections with traffic lights, use the _____ to ensure the intersection is clear before you enter it.
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The law clearly states which driver has the right-of-way.
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Statistically speaking, your chances for a collision are highest _____.
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The circular shape of a roundabout reduces the likelihood of ______.
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When driving behind a large truck, if you can't see the truck's two outside mirrors, you are _______.
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When an emergency vehicle approaches and you are in the middle of the intersection, you should ______.
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Vehicles displaying the 'slow-moving vehicle' sign cannot travel faster than ______.
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In heavy traffic areas, you should wave pedestrians across the street if there is no crosswalk.
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If an animal suddenly appears on the road in front of you, experts advise swerving to avoid hitting the animal.
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If a vehicle is traveling at 55 mph (88 kph), how fast will the unbelted occupants be going at the moment of impact?
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Collision Scenario 1: Was this collision preventable?
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Collision Scenario 2: Was this collision preventable?
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Collision Scenario 3: Was this collision preventable?
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The three stages of a collision include the vehicle crash, the human crash and the external crash.
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At the moment of impact in a vehicle collision, unbelted occupants are still traveling at the vehicle's original speed.
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A preventable collision is one in which you failed to do everything ______ to avoid it.
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______ is the single most important component to your engine's health.
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If your accelerator pedal gets stuck while driving, you should shift the car into _______.
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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.
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_____ 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.
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When approaching a railroad crossing, you need to treat it the same way you treat other intersections.
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Maintaining a safe following distance is a simple defensive technique to help you anticipate potential hazards around large vehicles.
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Study Notes
Skid Recovery and Unsafe Behaviors
- Turn the steering wheel in the direction you want the front of the vehicle to go if it begins to skid.
- Most reported collisions result from unsafe behaviors.
Weather-Related Hazards
- Weather reduces visibility and traction; hazards include rain, wind, fog, and certain light conditions.
Risk Management
- Taking risks while driving cedes control to external factors.
- A crowned road design aids in water drainage.
Sensory Awareness in Hazard Recognition
- Use hearing to detect emergency vehicles.
- Utilize smell for identifying gasoline leaks.
- Touch is critical for sensing icy road conditions.
Hazard Identification in Different Environments
- City hazards: road construction, bicycles, poor road conditions, pedestrians.
- Highway hazards: aggressive drivers, larger vehicles, road conditions.
- Rural hazards: sun glare, poor road conditions, pedestrians.
- Suburbia hazards: similar to city hazards with an emphasis on pedestrians and construction.
Defensive Driving Concepts
- Defensive driving involves saving lives, time, and money amid various conditions and actions of others.
- A preventable collision occurs when reasonable actions to avoid it are not taken.
- Recognize, Understand, and Act are the three steps in the NSC Collision Prevention Formula.
Attention and Focus Techniques
- The "What If?" Strategy helps focus attention to recognize hazards.
Seat Belt Importance
- Seat belts enhance survival chances by over 50%.
- Fiction: Seat belts do not trap passengers in emergencies.
Following Distance and Congestion
- Maintain a following distance of 5 seconds in congested conditions and 6 seconds during rain.
- Improper speed is a leading unsafe driving behavior.
Perception and Reaction Times
- Perception distance is the time from recognizing a danger to awareness of it.
- Recommended minimum is a three-second following distance.
Distractions and Aggression Management
- Texting takes attention away for an average of 4.6 seconds.
- Address aggression using Reflect, Reframe, Refocus strategies.
Safe Driving Practices
- Reduce speed around disabled vehicles and when tailgated.
- Call a rideshare if uncertain about driving capability.
- Always pull over when necessary.
Effects of Sleep and Drugs
- Lack of sleep below 8 hours impairs cognitive performance.
- Certain over-the-counter drugs can also impair driving.
Understanding Right-of-Way
- No right-of-way exists if two vehicles stop at a Stop sign simultaneously.
- At intersections, collision chances peak, particularly without clear right-of-way rules.
Roundabouts and Emergency Vehicle Protocol
- Roundabouts decrease the risks of head-on collisions.
- Continue through an intersection if an emergency vehicle approaches and you are in the intersection.
Large Vehicle Visibility
- If unable to see a large truck's outside mirrors, you are likely in the driver's blind spot.
Animal Encounters and Highway Laws
- Do not intentionally swerve to avoid animals on the road.
- Emergency vehicles require drivers to move at least one lane away when parked with lights on.
Collision Understanding and Engine Maintenance
- Unbelted occupants maintain the speed of the vehicle at impact.
- Engine oil is vital for vehicle health; a stuck accelerator should be shifted to neutral.
Speed and Traffic Law
- Speeding is a primary cause of accidents due to increased reaction time and stopping distance.
- Approach railroad crossings as any other intersection with caution.
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Test your knowledge with these flashcards from the NSC Defensive Driving Course. Covering key concepts from the first session, you'll learn about how to react to skids, the impact of unsafe behaviors, and the effects of weather on driving. Perfect for reinforcing safe driving habits.
