Often when I am traveling to a specific location and I have never been there I have to ask directions. I seek proper directions to ensure that I will not get lost along the way. I seek directions to ensure that I arrive at the correct location. I seek directions to ensure that I arrive on time.
When I seek directions I seek someone who has been to where I am going. When I seek directions I seek someone who is famaliar with the location. When I seek directions I seek someone who prehaps lives in the area.