How do I handle low bridges, road restrictions, and closures on my route?

You can get almost anywhere now, and that competence is real. The things that still trip you, the low bridge, the weight limit, the sudden closure, are the exceptions the map does not always warn you about. They catch you off guard because they are unpredictable by nature, not because you are a poor navigator. The drivers who handle these best are not the ones with the best memory. They are the ones who plan for the exception before it happens. They know their vehicle's real limits cold, they check restrictions on the route before rolling, and they always keep a rough backup path in mind. Before your next unfamiliar run, spend five minutes noting the low clearances and known trouble spots on your path, and pick one alternate way through. When the closure comes, you will not be scrambling. Preparation is what turns a nasty surprise into a small detour.