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Navigation & Route Planning Flashcards

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  1. Which major highway runs along the western edge of Manhattan, commonly used for north-south travel between Lower Manhattan and the George Washington Bridge?

    Answer: West Side Highway (Route 9A)

    The West Side Highway (Route 9A / Henry Hudson Parkway) runs along Manhattan's western shore, providing a key north-south artery to the George Washington Bridge.

  2. A passenger wants to go from Newark Airport to Midtown Manhattan. Which tunnel is most commonly used for this trip?

    Answer: Lincoln Tunnel

    The Lincoln Tunnel is the most direct crossing from New Jersey into Midtown Manhattan (39th Street area), making it the standard route from Newark Airport.

  3. In NYC, what is a 'dead-head' trip in the context of TLC navigation?

    Answer: Driving without a passenger, typically returning to a pickup area after a drop-off

    A dead-head trip refers to driving without a paying passenger, usually to reposition the vehicle for the next fare or return to a staging area.

  4. What is the significance of the Robert F. Kennedy Bridge (formerly Triborough Bridge) for TLC drivers?

    Answer: It connects Manhattan, the Bronx, and Queens, making it a key interchange for inter-borough trips

    The RFK Bridge is unique in connecting three boroughs — Manhattan, the Bronx, and Queens — making it a critical interchange point for TLC trips across those boroughs.

  5. A TLC driver receives a dispatch to '123 Water Street.' Which NYC neighborhood should they expect this address to be in?

    Answer: The Financial District / Lower Manhattan

    Water Street is a major street in the Financial District of Lower Manhattan, running along the historic waterfront of the East River.

  6. Which of the following best describes the purpose of Bus Rapid Transit (Select Bus Service) lanes in NYC and how TLC drivers must treat them?

    Answer: SBS lanes are reserved for buses; TLC drivers may only enter briefly to pick up or drop off passengers at the curb

    Select Bus Service lanes are designated for buses, but vehicles including taxis may briefly enter to make curbside pick-ups or drop-offs.

  7. If a passenger in your TLC vehicle asks you to make a U-turn on a street with a 'No U-Turn' sign, you should:

    Answer: Refuse the U-turn, explain it is illegal, and find a legal alternate route

    A TLC driver must obey all traffic laws regardless of passenger requests; making an illegal U-turn can result in a moving violation and TLC disciplinary action.