I was in Belgium and I had three or four false directions on exits, but I avoided a problem because I read the signs as well and had studied a map the night before. Then when I got into Luxembourg, it was pretty easy and when I got into France I just turned the darned thing off. I do have a very good sense of direction because my dad began to take me hunting when I was very young and taught me to be aware of my surroundings. I just seem to have a direction finder in my head and know what direction to go by instinct. Can’t really explain it, but think the hunting may have been the cause. Perhaps it is a developed sense....use it or lose it kind of thing.
I do very well with maps, 66 years ago when I was about 10, my father put me in charge of map reading when we took long trips. It was my job to see where our next turn would be and watch for the signs with the Route numbers. Also when I was in Geology class, I could read the topographic maps with no difficulty. On the other hand when I took a spacial relationships test in a Psychology Class I scored 99.5 percentile. So I don’t know which came first the practical experience or a naturally strong spacial sense. Also I probably have a somewhat higher than average female testosterone level. However, I very much love to window shop and gather shells on the beach. Drives my sweetheart nuts.