What should you do if street names are misheard and there are cross streets nearby?

• A. Proceed without clarification
• B. Listen for cross streets and ask for spelling
• C. Rely on memory only
• D. Use landmarks only

Answer: (B)

When street names are heard incorrectly, the safest move is to verify the location using cross streets and the exact spelling. Cross streets provide a precise block reference within the Major Street Hundred Blocks system, helping you anchor the location even if the main street name is fuzzy. Asking for the spelling of the street name further reduces ambiguity, especially with similarly named streets or common suffixes, so you capture the exact address. Jumping ahead without clarification can misdirect responders, and relying on memory alone is unreliable. Landmarks can help orientation, but they’re not as precise for routing a car or unit to a specific block. So the best approach is to verify with cross streets and spell out the street names to confirm the exact location.