Compass Directions and Street Crossings
1. You are facing north, you have traffic in front of you and on your right side, what corner are you standing on? (A: SW)
SOMAC Question #1
(A: SW)
You are facing north, you are at the zero point and want to get to the address 1214 E. Main Street, point to the direction you need to travel and tell me how many blocks? (A: Student points directly to the right and states "12")
SOMAC Question #2
(A: Student points directly to the right and states "12")
Name 3 stores and/or catalogs that you can order "O&M helpers" from.
SOMAC Question #4
(A: Chicago Lighthouse, Second Sense, Maxi AIDS, Independent Living AIDS, LS&S or any other taught resource)
What are the first 2 rules for deciding when to cross at a stop sign controlled intersection?
SOMAC Question #5
(A: 1. No cars approaching/all quiet 2. Near Parallel)
How much is a one-way fare on Paratransit?
SOMAC Question #16
(A: Student states current fare)
You are facing north and parallel traffic is on your right, traffic is one-way heading northbound, where is your near parallel surge? (A: Right behind)
SOMAC Question #10
(A: Right behind)
If you are at 1214 E Main St., using NOW & SEE, what side of the street are you on?
SOMAC Question #3
(A: South)
What is the 4 step-boarding procedure for a fixed line city bus?
SOMAC Question #13
(A: 1. Are you going to my destination 2. Pay 3. Will you let me know when we get to my destination 4. Find a seat)
What is an alternative rule #3 for deciding when to cross at a stop sign controlled intersection?
SOMAC Question #6
(A: With a teacher, ask for help, alternate route, far parallel, near perpendicular OR another taught strategy)
Name 4 apps that are helpful for planning and traveling O&M trips.
SOMAC Question #18
(A. Google maps, RTA trip planner, Ventra, Transit or another taught app)
When making counterclockwise street crossings, where are the 2 streets in relation to your body?
SOMAC Question #9
(A: Left)
If you are taking a round trip bus, what is a good question you should ask the driver when departing the bus?
SOMAC Question #14
(A: Where can I catch the return bus or taught orientation question)
What is rule #1 for deciding when to cross at a stop light controlled intersection?
SOMAC Question #7
(A: Surge of near parallel)
Tell me 3 things your Ventra card can do?
SOMAC Question #19
(A: Provide identification, give automatic/reduced rate on Pace/CTA, use Paratransit, open Ventra account, store transit value, purchase a Paratransit/Pace/CTA ticket, or any new additional feature)
11. You are facing north and parallel traffic is on your left, traffic is running north and south, where is your near parallel surge? (A: Left behind)
SOMAC Question #11
(A: Left behind)
If you are taking a transfer bus, what is a good question you should ask the driver when departing the bus?
SOMAC Question #15
(A: Where can I catch the next bus or taught orientation question)
What is an alternative rule #2 for deciding when to cross at a stop light controlled intersection?
SOMAC Question #8
(A: With a teacher, ask for help, alternate route, surge of far parallel, use pedestrian signal OR another taught strategy)
Tell me 3 things the Ventra app can do?
SOMAC Question #20
A: Check transit value, buy Metra tickets, store Metra tickets, Transit Tracker, identify station stops, or any new additional feature)
At a stop light intersection, what are the three types of turns a car could make that could present a danger to you? (A: Right on Red, Right on Green, Left on Green)
SOMAC Question #12
(A: Right on Red, Right on Green, Left on Green)
What are the 6 pieces of information you need to know to ride the L-Train or Metra?
SOMAC Question #17
(1. Line 2. Boarding stop 3. Destination stop 4. End stop 5. Stop before 6. Which side of tracks to board)