Map Reading and Directions Flashcards
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A unit is traveling north on Oak Street. It turns right onto Elm Avenue. Which direction is the unit now traveling?
Answer: East
A right turn while heading north points the unit east.
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?
Answer: Southwest
To reach someone southwest of you, you must travel southwest.
A car heading west makes two consecutive left turns. Which direction is it now facing?
Answer: East
Two left turns reverse direction, so west becomes east.
On most maps, which direction is at the top unless a compass rose indicates otherwise?
Answer: North
By convention, north is at the top of standard maps.
A unit travels east, then turns right, then turns right again. Which direction is it heading?
Answer: West
Two right turns from east result in heading west.
A street runs from the northwest corner to the southeast corner of a map. This street runs on what axis?
Answer: Northwest-southeast (diagonal)
Connecting NW and SE corners forms a northwest-southeast diagonal.
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?
Answer: Make a U-turn to head north
Directly behind a southbound vehicle is north, requiring a reversal.