Sample firefighter examination spatial orientation question

 

The purpose of spatial orientation questions is to measure your ability to keep a clear idea of where you are in relation to whatever space you are in.  Questions in this part of the examination poften emphasize either where you are in a diagram or how to go from one place to another on the diagram or a map.  These are usually not memorization questions, so you'll probably be allowed to use your pencil to ride on the diagrams or maps as a way of testing your answer choices.

 

This question is based on the following diagram and passage

 

sample street map as part of sample spatial orientation written firefighter exam question

 

 

As shown by arrows on this street map, Adams and River Street are one-way going north.  May is a one-way street going south, and market is one-way going northwest.  Oak And Ash are one-way streets going East, and Elm is a one-way street going west.

 

A fire engine heading north on River Street between Ash and count streets receives a call to proceed to the intersection of atoms and oak.  To travel the shortest distance and not break any traffic regulations, the engine should turn left on

 

1. Elm and right on market

2. Market and proceed directly to Oak

3. Elm and right on Adams

4. Oak and proceed directly to Adams