CritiCall Dispatcher Test Map Reading and Directions 2

Question 1

A unit is traveling north on Oak Street. It turns right onto Elm Avenue. Which direction is the unit now traveling?

Accepted Answer

East

Answer

North

Answer

South

Answer

West

Question 2

On a standard map, if a caller is southwest of the police station, in which direction must an officer travel from the station to reach them?

Accepted Answer

Southwest

Answer

Northeast

Answer

Northwest

Answer

Southeast

Question 3

A car heading west makes two consecutive left turns. Which direction is it now facing?

Accepted Answer

East

Answer

West

Answer

North

Answer

South

Question 4

On most maps, which direction is at the top unless a compass rose indicates otherwise?

Accepted Answer

North

Answer

South

Answer

East

Answer

West

Question 5

A unit travels east, then turns right, then turns right again. Which direction is it heading?

Accepted Answer

West

Answer

East

Answer

North

Answer

South

Question 6

A street runs from the northwest corner to the southeast corner of a map. This street runs on what axis?

Accepted Answer

Northwest-southeast (diagonal)

Answer

North-south

Answer

East-west

Answer

Northeast-southwest

Question 7

An officer driving south needs to reach an address that is directly behind them. Which way should they turn at the next intersection to begin heading back?

Accepted Answer

Make a U-turn to head north

Answer

Continue south

Answer

Turn east only

Answer

Turn west only