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May 31, 2011

GPS Navigation Systems For Your Vehicle


If you plan on travelling this summer, consider purchasing a GPS Navigation System for your vehicle. Eliminate the fear of getting lost or the hassle of having to stop for directions along the way.

Navigation systems provide clear and concise driving routes to most any address. With a GPS in your vehicle, you can be assured that you will reach your destination quickly and without getting lost along the way.

GPS, which stands for Global Positioning System, is a navigation system made up of 24 satellites that were placed in orbit by the U.S. Department of Defense. Originally intended for use by the military, this system became available to civilians in the 1983. 

New technology has made the navigation systems that we have today much more sophisticated than what was first used by the military.

The purpose of a navigation system is to help drivers find their way from a starting point to an ending destination. 

To utilize the system, drivers need to provide the address of where they would like to go. The system uses GPS satellite technology to find your current location and determine to quickest route to your final destination. Visual as well as audible directions are provided to the driver.

If a driver should happen to make an incorrect turn, the navigation system can recalculate the directions to get the driver back on the correct route. This makes it virtually impossible to get lost while travelling. It also eliminates the need for using maps or the Internet to plan routes before the start of a trip.

Navigation systems that are available today offer a variety of useful information to drivers. For example, most devices allow you to locate restaurants, gas stations, rest stops, hotels, and various attractions along the way. 

It is comforting to know that if you are running low on gas or need to find a room for the night, your GPS navigation system can lead you in the right direction. Once your stop is complete, the system will get guide you back to your preferred route.

These systems are sold as portable models as well as those that are permanently installed in a vehicle. Portable devices are popular because they can be used in various vehicles. They are easily mounted on the dashboard and removed when no longer needed. 

In-dash models typically have larger screens and are built in to the vehicle's dashboard. Many car manufacturers offer built-in GPS systems in their newest vehicles. Aftermarket devices can be permanently installed as well.

Consumers can store data concerning previously used routes and addresses in their GPS units. This convenience saves drivers time and effort when trying to located directions to places they have visited in the past.

There has been a lot of media attention given lately to distracted driving. Each year, thousands of people are killed or injured due to drivers who are more focused on their electronic devices than the traffic around them. 

Navigation systems allow drivers to keep their attention on the road rather than on maps or written directions. Because thee systems offer audible instructions, drivers who use them do need to look away from the road to find out which way they should go.

GPS navigation systems offer a variety of benefits to drivers who travel long distances as well as those who stay close to home. If your vehicle is currently not equipped with one of these devices, consider purchasing a built-in or portable model for yourself or a loved one today.


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