Navigation & Route Planning Flashcards

A driver sees a sign: 'BEGIN ONE-WAY.' The correct response is to:

Answer: Travel only in the direction indicated by the one-way arrows

One-way roads permit travel in a single direction only, as indicated by posted arrows.

If a bridge has a posted weight limit of 10 tons and your loaded vehicle weighs 9.5 tons, you should:

Answer: Find an alternate route rated for higher weight

While technically within the limit, best practice is to use a route rated at least equal to vehicle weight; weight limits are legal maximums.

When a navigation system announces 'in 500 feet, turn right,' the driver should:

Answer: Begin checking mirrors and moving toward the right lane immediately

Early mirror checks and gradual lane positioning allow a safe, timely turn without last-second maneuvers.

What does a brown highway sign typically indicate to a driver planning a route?

Answer: A recreational, cultural, or historic point of interest

Brown signs in the U.S. designate recreational areas, national parks, historic sites, and cultural attractions.

A driver approaching a fork in the road has no signage and the GPS has lost signal. The safest action is to:

Answer: Choose the fork that appears more traveled and proceed cautiously

Taking the more traveled fork while proceeding cautiously is the safest option when both GPS and signage are unavailable.

Which situation BEST justifies detouring from a planned highway route onto local roads?

Answer: A traffic alert shows the highway is completely stopped due to an accident

A complete highway stoppage due to an accident makes a local road detour a practical and time-saving choice.

A flashing yellow arrow signal at a turn lane means:

Answer: You may turn with caution after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians

A flashing yellow arrow permits turning but requires yielding to oncoming vehicles and pedestrians.