Defensive Driving Post Test Complete Questions & Answers(RATED A)
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NSC Defensive Driving Course
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NSC Defensive Driving Course
What is the 3x5 test for brakes? - ANSWER You pump the brake pedal THREE TIMES and hold it for FIVE SECONDS
In city driving, how far ahead would a 12 to 15 second eye lead time have you scanning ? - ANSWER About 1 to 1½ blocks ahead
What is meant by a 45-degree eye scan? - ANSWER Scanning th...
Defensive Driving Post Test Complete Questions & Answers(RATED A)
What is the 3x5 test for brakes? - ANSWER You pump the brake pedal THREE TIMES and hold it for FIVE SECONDS
In city driving, how far ahead would a 12 to 15 second eye lead time have you scanning ? - ANSWER About 1 to 1½ blocks ahead
What is meant by a 45-degree eye scan? - ANSWER Scanning the area in front of your vehicle from sidewalk to sidewalk
When passing or changing lanes, what should you do to check the traffic coming up behind you? - ANSWER Check your rear-view mirror, do a 45-degree scan using your side-view mirrors, then do a 90-degree head check
What is your safety perimeter? - ANSWER It's the 360-DEGREE safety space cushion AROUND your vehicle
Space + Visibility = - ANSWER = Time
What is the rule for determining the proper following distance? - ANSWER The 3 to 4 second rule
For which brake type should you use a steady FIRM pressure when braking HARD ? - ANSWER The ABS brakes
What is the "Rear tire rule"? - ANSWER When stopped BEHIND a vehicle at an intersection, you should be able to see the REAR TIRES of the FRONT vehicle touching
the ground
What is the most important rule to remember concerning right-of-way? - ANSWER Never assume or demand the right-of-way; always be prepared to stop, if necessary
What is the most basic rule concerning left turns? - ANSWER When stopped, keep your
front wheels straight and keep foot on brake
When the weather turns the road conditions slick, the appropriate precaution is to: - ANSWER Slow down and avoid braking in a turn or on a curve, if possible
What is one of the most important items you should be concerned about while driving? -
ANSWER Your Attitude What is the single most effective means to reduce fatalities and serious injuries? - ANSWER Wearing Your Seatbelt
What does defensive driving means? - ANSWER > Make safe driving decisions
> Allow for the lack of skill, improper attitudes and actions of other drivers
> Avoid Hazards (weather, conditions, traffic, pedestrians, other drivers)
> Stay continuously alert of situations far enough in advance to take action
>Concede the right of way to prevent crash
What are good mood factors that can affect your driving? - ANSWER > Pay Day
> Social Functions
> Romance
What are some physical issues that can affect your driving? - ANSWER > Medication = slower driving
> Physically you may be distracted by coughing or sneezing
> Tiredness = Slow reactions & fuzzy thinking
What is aggressive driving? - ANSWER > Driving in a selfish manner without caring about the safety of others.
> Trying to intimidate another drive
> A ticket-able offense
What is road rage? - ANSWER > Using a vehicle as a weapon with the intent to harm
> Physical assault of a person or a vehicle as a result of a traffic accident
> A criminal offense
>An agitated state of aggressive driving
What are some factors that contribute to aggressive driving? - ANSWER > Personal factors
> Running late for an appointment
> Slow Drivers
> Other aggressive drivers
Define a defensive driver - ANSWER > Is careful to commit no driving errors
> Avoids accidents or close calls due to weather, road conditions, traffic or the actions of pedestrians and other drivers
What are some personal factors that affect your ability to drive a vehicle? - ANSWER Sick, tired, family problems (angry with spouse/children/friend), work problems (conflict with co-worker), late for appointment, drugs/alcohol What are some external factors that can affect your driving experience - ANSWER Other drivers' personal factors, pedestrians, children playing nearby, weather, poor visibility, driving conditions
What can be affected when you are not in 100% condition to drive a vehicle? - ANSWER Other people's lives around you, Comcast's equipment, and/or damaging the environment
To ensure safety with the vehicle always _______________ - ANSWER >Place safety cones outside the vehicle to provide an awareness that you are working on the road.
> Use headlights during dark conditions. >Use turn signals in advance of an intersection.
Remove distractions from inside the vehicle.
>Arrive in appropriate condition to drive a vehicle (enough rest, eaten recently, etc.)
When equipment is in or near the van: - ANSWER > Keep unused equipment locked in the vehicle.
> Check on the vehicle regularly (applies to all groups).
> Know the location of all equipment outside of the vehicle.
Basic Vehicle Check - ANSWER > Windows
> Lights
> Mirrors
> Exterior
> Fluid
> Tires
> Brakes
> Steering
Importance of Mirrors = - ANSWER Good Visibility in all directions is essential to defensive driving
Types of Lights and reflectors include: - ANSWER > Emergency lights
> Driving lights
> Headlights
> Turn Signals
> Brake lights
> Reflectors
When checking the fluids know that _______ - ANSWER Oil should be added whenever
the dipstick reads at, or below, the add mark.
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