What is the safest way to navigate for your journey?

• A. Rely on GPS completely and ignore maps
• B. Plan and memorize your route in advance
• C. Ask strangers for directions only
• D. Just follow the road ahead

Answer: (B)

Plan and memorize your route in advance. Having a mental map before you start lets you keep your eyes on the road and reduces the need to search for directions while driving. It also helps you anticipate turns, exits, and potential hazards, and gives you time to check for weather, construction, or road closures that could affect your journey. Knowing where you’ll stop for fuel, rest, or emergencies helps you stay prepared and make safer decisions on the fly. Relying solely on GPS can be risky if signals drop, updates are delayed, or the device misleads you; asking strangers for directions is unsafe and unpredictable; and simply following the road ahead without a planned route can leave you unprepared for detours or important stops. Planning first gives you control, reduces distractions, and supports safer driving.