Read a Cue Sheet - Nomenclature

A good cue sheet has a map of the route, and provides clear and concise instructions that list:

  1. point to point or "leg" mileage, the distance between navigation points on the route
  2. cumulative mileage
  3. directional changes or notes
  4. the road or route name


Here is the table of all cue sheets PPTC maintains.

PPTC's cue sheets are created and submitted by its members. We encourage everyone to follow a standard format, providing:

  • Cumulative distance and, optionally, distance between turns.
  • Rest stop locations.
  • Warnings of road hazards: busy intersections, heavily trafficked roads, sharp turns, steep descents, etc.

The following table lists some acronyms you are likely to see in cue sheets. The diversity of area roads and intersection configurations, and the ingenuity of PPTC's members, ensure the table is by no means complete.

Symbol Meaning
L Left
R Right
X Cross
BL Bear Left
BR Bear Right
TL Traffic Light
RS Rest Stop
TRO To Remain On
C or S Continue or Straight
SS Stop Sign
TI or BEC Turns Into or Becomes (road changes name)