DGT Navigation & Route Planning 5

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Find an alternate route rated for higher weight

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Begin checking mirrors and moving toward the right lane immediately

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A recreational, cultural, or historic point of interest

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Choose the fork that appears more traveled and proceed cautiously

Answer

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

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