There is a driving school near my house, which is funny because so many people drive by my house too fast, and they never stop at the stop sign! They must not be doing a very good job...it makes me crazy! So I designed this cache for anyone in the area that wants or needs a refresher in safe driving practices. Please slow down in my neighborhood!
To find the true location of this cache, complete the CT Driver's Exam found below...once done, apply the formula to get the true coordinates:
(Please note: I put the test in the description, but it is also available online. I suggested using the online version to see how well you did on the test, because the right answers are important for solving the puzzle! If you find that the test here and the test at the link aren't matching, please let me know!)
1. What does an eight-sided sign mean?
A. Yield
B. Stop
C. Wrong Way
2. At an intersection with a four-way stop, which driver can go first?
A. The driver the reached the intersection first
B. The driver to the left of you
C. The driver in front of you
3. How far ahead should you look when you are on the open highway?
A. About one mile
B. About a quarter of a mile
C. About a half of a mile
4. Why shouldn't you rely on another dirver's signal light to turn?
A. The lights may have been left on from an earlier turn
B. The vehicle may be turning another way
C. The lights may not be working properly
5. You come to a sharp crest of a hill. What should you do?
A. Turn your lights on
B. Turn your vehicle's radio or stereo off
C. Slow down
6. When a large truck wants to pass you, what should you do?
A. Slow down to shorten the time required to pass
B. Pull over
C. Speed up
7. What would be a reason for approaching a sharp curve slowly?
A. To save wear and tear on your tires
B. To be able to take in the scenery
C. To be able to stop if someone is in the roadway
8. Under most conditions what is a safe following distance?
A. 3 seconds or more
B. 2 seconds
C. 1 second
9. How many drinks of alcohol does it take to affect your driving?
A. One
B. Two
C. Three
10. How do seat belts and shoulder straps help a driver control the vehicle?
A. They help you stay awake and alert
B. They prevent you from getting injured in an accident
C. They prevent you from sliding on your seat in sudden stops and turns, and they keep you behind the wheel if you are hit from the side
11. Why should you clean your headlights?
A. Dirty headlights greatly reduce your ability to see
B. You can increase the life of your headlights
C. Keep the insects off your headlights
12. A traffic light with a flashing red signal means?
A. Yield
B. Caution
C. Stop
Once done, apply the following formula, using the CORRECT answers, to find the GZ:
N = (Listed coordinates) + A's + (3/2)B's
W = (Listed coordinates) - (4C's + (5/4)B's)
Please drive carefully, and feel free to check your answer by clicking here (geochecker.com) before you head out.
Happy hunting!