NSC DEFENSIVE DRIVING COURSE EXAM LATEST
UPDATE 2025
who should you contact about the course taking points off license
etc?
your court
how long is this course
4 hours
you can take breaks
true
how well do you have to score?
70% or higher
what is the leading cause of death for people aged 16 to 24
traffic accidents
about ____ percent of all fatally injured passengers in passenger
vehicles were not wearing a seatbelt
50
which state had the highest number of roadway fatalities according to
the NHTSA?
texas
over 71% of all the crashes reported resulted only in ____?
property damage
Which of the following is an example of an economic loss
all of the above: workplace losses, medical expenses, property damage
Speeding is a factor in about what percent of fatal crashes
25%
According to the NHTSA which human choice was a factor in the
largest percentage increase in deaths
distracted driving
Which of the following are among the top for human choice factors
that contribute to Rodeway deaths
speeding, drunk driving, distracted driving
Which of the following is not a recommendation for dealing with an
aggressive driver
Maintain your lane when being followed closely
, Select all of the emotional states that may affect your driving
Anxiety, stress, sadness, anger
What is the legal limit for blood alcohol concentration
0.08%
The following drugs are found to have no effect on driver
performance
All drugs have an effect
Which of the following are effects of distracted driving
An inability to recall the last few miles traveled, having disconnected or
wandering thoughts, your head feels heavy, drifting from your lane
which of the following is the safest option if you are feeling drowsy
while driving
Pull off the road and get rest
When passing another vehicle how do you know when it's safe to
return to the proper lane
when you look in the rearview mirror and can see pavement in front of the
vehicle you're passing
you may not pass when the line that divides traffic lanes is _____?
solid
when to vehicles approach an uncontrolled intersection at the same
time the right of way is given to the vehicle _______?
on the right
after stopping for a school bus it is safe to proceed again when:
The bus has resumed motion and the red lights have stopped flashing
How far before a turn must you signal
100 feet
you must yield to oncoming traffic when turning left except when
You have a green left arrow indicating a protected turn
Center lanes maybe used for the following
turning left
You cannot stop your car
Within an intersection
In addition to obeying speed limits you may also want to adjust your
speed because
there is ice on the road, you are driving at night, the weather is bad
Minimum speed limits are often in place for what reason
to maintain the general flow of traffic
speeding was a factor in _____% Of all US roadway fatalities
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UPDATE 2025
who should you contact about the course taking points off license
etc?
your court
how long is this course
4 hours
you can take breaks
true
how well do you have to score?
70% or higher
what is the leading cause of death for people aged 16 to 24
traffic accidents
about ____ percent of all fatally injured passengers in passenger
vehicles were not wearing a seatbelt
50
which state had the highest number of roadway fatalities according to
the NHTSA?
texas
over 71% of all the crashes reported resulted only in ____?
property damage
Which of the following is an example of an economic loss
all of the above: workplace losses, medical expenses, property damage
Speeding is a factor in about what percent of fatal crashes
25%
According to the NHTSA which human choice was a factor in the
largest percentage increase in deaths
distracted driving
Which of the following are among the top for human choice factors
that contribute to Rodeway deaths
speeding, drunk driving, distracted driving
Which of the following is not a recommendation for dealing with an
aggressive driver
Maintain your lane when being followed closely
, Select all of the emotional states that may affect your driving
Anxiety, stress, sadness, anger
What is the legal limit for blood alcohol concentration
0.08%
The following drugs are found to have no effect on driver
performance
All drugs have an effect
Which of the following are effects of distracted driving
An inability to recall the last few miles traveled, having disconnected or
wandering thoughts, your head feels heavy, drifting from your lane
which of the following is the safest option if you are feeling drowsy
while driving
Pull off the road and get rest
When passing another vehicle how do you know when it's safe to
return to the proper lane
when you look in the rearview mirror and can see pavement in front of the
vehicle you're passing
you may not pass when the line that divides traffic lanes is _____?
solid
when to vehicles approach an uncontrolled intersection at the same
time the right of way is given to the vehicle _______?
on the right
after stopping for a school bus it is safe to proceed again when:
The bus has resumed motion and the red lights have stopped flashing
How far before a turn must you signal
100 feet
you must yield to oncoming traffic when turning left except when
You have a green left arrow indicating a protected turn
Center lanes maybe used for the following
turning left
You cannot stop your car
Within an intersection
In addition to obeying speed limits you may also want to adjust your
speed because
there is ice on the road, you are driving at night, the weather is bad
Minimum speed limits are often in place for what reason
to maintain the general flow of traffic
speeding was a factor in _____% Of all US roadway fatalities
27
