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Scenario 73: You are at the intersection of Main Street and Elm Avenue. An emergency call comes in for a house fire two blocks North on Elm Avenue. In which direction should you proceed?
If you are at an intersection and need to go North along one of the streets, you should proceed in the direction that takes you further North on that street. 'S
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Question: Scenario 73: You are at the intersection of Main Street and Elm Avenue. An emergency call comes in for a house fire two blocks North on Elm Avenue. In which direction should you proceed?
Answer options: ✅ Straight ahead on Elm Avenue, away from Main Street
- Turn left onto Elm Avenue, towards Main Street
- Turn right onto Main Street
- Turn around and go South on Elm Avenue
Correct answer: Straight ahead on Elm Avenue, away from Main Street
Explanation: If you are at an intersection and need to go North along one of the streets, you should proceed in the direction that takes you further North on that street. 'Straight ahead' or 'North' would be the correct path. The correct answer is "Straight ahead on Elm Avenue, away from Main Street". This capacity-fill scenario 73 reinforces the same competency for the firefighter-map bank and follows the certified explanation standard.
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