DGT Navigation & Route Planning 3

Question 1

What does a dashed center line on a two-lane road indicate for navigation purposes?

Accepted Answer

Overtaking is permitted when it is safe to do so

Answer

Dashed center lines indicate that passing is permitted when conditions are safe.

Question 2

When planning a route through a mountain pass in winter, a driver should primarily check:

Accepted Answer

Chain control requirements and road closure status

Answer

Mountain passes may require tire chains or be closed in winter, making chain control checks essential.

Question 3

A vehicle's odometer reads 12,340 miles at the start of a trip. After 180 miles, what does the odometer read?

Accepted Answer

12,520

Answer

12,340 + 180 = 12,520 miles on the odometer.

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of a 'rest area' sign on a highway?

Accepted Answer

To inform drivers of a safe place to stop, rest, or use facilities

Answer

Rest area signs guide fatigued drivers to designated stopping areas to rest safely.

Question 5

When a GPS shows an 'estimated time of arrival' (ETA), this estimate is based on:

Accepted Answer

Current traffic data and average travel speeds

Answer

Modern GPS systems calculate ETA using real-time traffic data and average travel speeds.

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