Navigation & Route Planning Flashcards

When your GPS instructs you to take a route that appears to be closed due to road works, what should you do?

Answer: Ignore the GPS and follow on-road detour signs

Official detour signs on the road take precedence over GPS instructions when a route is closed.

A driver is planning a long trip and notices thick fog is forecast along the intended route. The best action is to:

Answer: Plan an alternate route avoiding the fog zone if possible

Planning an alternate route around hazardous weather conditions improves safety.

When using a navigation app, at what point should the driver enter the destination address?

Answer: Before starting the trip while stationary

Destination input should be completed before driving to avoid distraction.

A road sign shows 'Route 40 NORTH – Next Right.' Your GPS says continue straight. You should:

Answer: Follow the road sign and take the right

Road signs reflect current road conditions and legal requirements and must be obeyed over GPS guidance.

What does a blue highway route marker with a number indicate in the United States?

Answer: An interstate highway

Blue interstate shields mark federally maintained interstate highways in the U.S.

When navigating in an unfamiliar city, which is the safest way to review your planned route?

Answer: Memorize key turns before departure

Memorizing key waypoints before departure keeps eyes on the road while driving.

A driver approaching an intersection notices the GPS is recalculating. The correct action is to:

Answer: Slow down, stay in a safe lane, and wait for the new route

Slowing down and maintaining lane discipline while the GPS recalculates is the safest response.