Judging from the commentary I'm seeing from folks, seems like the route maps are difficult to figure out. Keep in mind that since you start from the bottom of the map, you are ALWAYS facing towards the top of the map at the beginning. You turn in the direction of the next block on the map.
Another thing, if you go off course (Dead End or Skid Out) and are allowed to return to the map, you wind up MOVED FORWARD a space on the map.
Hope that helps folks!