Please note the operative word "can." This is not to say that women make more or less mistakes than men or GPS units, or that they even make mistakes at all when it comes to driving and directions.
My wife and I were driving in the NC mountains recently. We absolutely love to incorporate the Blue Ridge Parkway into our driving route when we are in the mountains. As per our usual routine, I controlled the vehicle via the steering mechanism, but only under the careful eye of my wife.
"That car is braking in front of you," she likes to tell me. Often.
"What car?" is my usual reply. Have I ever mentioned how much she likes my humor?
Regardless, there were some detours off and back onto the Blue Ridge Parkway this past Thursday. The detour routes were not clearly marked. This, of course, led to some discussion at nearly every intersection.
GPS: Take a right at the next stop sign.
Me: There's no detour sign. No arrow. The Parkway is on the right. We should go straight.
Wife: Go left.
We went left. The GPS chimed in as we approached our next unmarked intersection.
GPS: Go straight at the next stoplight.
Me: That probably makes sense. We'll go straight.
Wife: Go right.
I told her I think she sent us in the wrong direction. I suggested we turn around and just pop back on to the Parkway. She quietly noted my expert opinion on the matter.
As we rounded the next corner, a giant orange with black lettering sign, replete with an arrow, directed us back to the Blue Ridge Parkway.
I turned to her. I desperately wanted to ask, but remained mute.
"You're welcome," she said. "Was just a hunch. Now keep your eyes on the road."
