Direction Sense Test
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What is Direction Sense Test?
These questions test your ability to understand movement and orientation. You are given directions and asked to determine final position or direction faced.
Key Concepts
1. Cardinal directions (N, S, E, W) 2. Angle turns (Right = 90°, Left = −90°) 3. Distance and displacement 4. Initial vs final direction
Example Questions
- A walks 10m North, then turns right and walks 5m. Which direction is he facing?
Answer: East - B walks 5m South, then turns left and walks 3m, then left again. Final direction?
Answer: North
Exam Tips
- Always draw rough diagrams.
- Mark directions clearly-don’t confuse left/right from character’s point of view.
- Use grid to track turns and distance.
- Convert turns to directional shift (e.g., North → right = East).
Common Mistakes
- Getting left/right wrong after turns.
- Mixing up distance with direction.
- Not returning to the original frame of reference.
Quick Revision Checklist
- Revise cardinal direction basics.
- Use ‘clockwise = right’ and ‘anticlockwise = left’ rules.
- Practice tracing routes step-by-step.
- Avoid mental calculations for complex paths-draw them out.
Summary: Direction Sense questions measure spatial awareness. With clean diagrams and step-by-step logic, you can reliably solve even twisted directional puzzles.
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