[HaraKiriBlade]

I'm going through the same problem. It has gotten better though, over the course of past few years because I work at a corner store and people would come in and ask for directions. You pick up a lot that way.

Few direction-giving English I've learned:

- Hang a left / right on whatever road / avenue



Belching Dragon Rd.. 1
-------------------------->>>------------------------
Your Car 1
1
1
*
1 Victoria Ave.
1
*
1
1
McDonald's

Legends: * - traffic lights

If you asked me for a direction to get to McDonald's, I'd say like the following:
...once you're on Belching Dragon Rd., keep straight until you hit Victoria Ave. Hang a right on Victoria, and after second set of lights you'll get to McDonald's.

Anything else to add / correct, please feel free.

Note: spaces don't work at all here. My little drawing didn't turn out as it should be. Any suggestions?