CritiCall Dispatcher Map Reading and Directions Questions and Answers

Question 1

A police unit is at the intersection of 3rd Ave and Oak St.
A call is located at the intersection of 5th Ave and Pine St.
Assuming avenues run North-South and streets run East-West, with numbers increasing to the East for streets and to the North for avenues, what is the most direct route for the unit to take?

Accepted Answer

Go North on 3rd Ave, then East on Pine St.

Answer

Go East on Oak St, then North on 5th Ave.

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Go West on Oak St, then North on 3rd Ave.

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Go South on 3rd Ave, then East on Pine St.

Question 2

On a standard map where North is at the top, a vehicle traveling West makes a right turn. Which direction is the vehicle now traveling?

Accepted Answer

North

Answer

East

Answer

South

Answer

West

Question 3

A unit starts at the fire station on Main St, which is a two-way street. The instructions are: go East for 2 blocks to 2nd St, turn left, go 3 blocks to Cedar Ave, and turn right. The unit is now at the intersection of which two streets?

Accepted Answer

Cedar Ave and 2nd St

Answer

Main St and 2nd St

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2nd St and Cedar Ave

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Cedar Ave and 5th St

Question 4

An incident is reported in the Northwest corner of the city. Which of the following street intersections is most likely located in that area?

Accepted Answer

Northgate Blvd and Westend Rd

Answer

Division St and South St

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Eastwood Ave and Sunrise Dr

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Central Ave and Main St

Question 5

A dispatcher needs to send an ambulance from the Hospital at the corner of 1st Ave and Maple St to a medical emergency at 5th Ave and Maple St. However, Maple St is a one-way street going East between 2nd Ave and 4th Ave. Which of the following is a valid and direct route?

Accepted Answer

Travel North on 1st Ave to Elm St, East on Elm St to 5th Ave, then South on 5th Ave to Maple St.

Answer

Travel East on Maple St all the way to 5th Ave.

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Travel East on Maple St to 2nd Ave, North to Oak St, East to 4th Ave, South to Maple St, then East to 5th Ave.

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Travel West on Maple St to the city limits and turn around.

Question 6

In a city grid system where address numbers increase as you move away from a central dividing street, you are looking for the address 850 North Main St. You are currently at 420 North Main St. Which direction do you need to travel?

Accepted Answer

North

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East

Answer

West

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South