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

A right turn while heading north points the unit east.

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

To reach someone southwest of you, you must travel southwest.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

East

Answer

Two left turns reverse direction, so west becomes east.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

North

Answer

By convention, north is at the top of standard maps.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

West

Answer

Two right turns from east result in heading west.

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