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GPS Technology Makes Our Lives Efficient – But At What Cost?
It seems as if GPS devices are everywhere today. They come in the form of onboard navigation in vehicles, as well as in handheld units and smartphones that give you turn by turn directions. There are many ways in which GPS technology will make your life a lot easier and keep you safe.
Getting Lost
When today’s middle-aged drivers were young, they plotted their routes on a paper map and if they got lost, that meant stopping at a gas station to get directions. Sometimes, those directions were difficult to understand and follow.
Although you do hear the occasional “horror story” about GPS units leading people down dead end roads and off their desired route, much of this may be the result of map upgrades not being done by the owner.
Getting lost is not only an inconvenience, but it can also place you in danger. Criminals may target people who obviously don’ know where they are. If you are driving in a wandering way, they may offer you directions, but that may not be what you get.
Pinpointing Locations
If you are involved in a traffic accident or experience mechanical difficulties, GPS will tell your tow truck driver where you are. If an accident has occurred, you may need to alert law enforcement and it will use your GPS coordinates to find you.
If you drive alone late at night, a connected GPS unit will give you peace of mind. When your teenager drives your vehicle, you’ll know where he/she is, just by your GPS unit.
Real time GPS units are able to alert you to problems ahead or bad weather conditions. These may require you to slow down or be even more attentive than usual. Knowing about these conditions ahead of time helps you prepare and allows you to plan your route efficiently.
GPS Devices Save Money
When you are in a situation that needs directions and you use a GPS device, you won’t have to worry about wasting expensive fuel while you’re driving aimlessly and lost. It will show you the speediest and most efficient way to get from Point A to Point B using turn by turn directions. Good example for turn by turn technology is found in route planning software’s such as MyRouteOnline
Finding Restaurants and Hotels
Most GPS units integrate with your smartphone, and in many cases, your smartphone may contain your GPS software in the form of an app. When you need to get somewhere, first plan your route efficiently and then follow the turn by turn directions that are available. You can also use one-touch calling to make reservations at restaurants and hotels.
Finding restaurants and hotels is important when you are on the road and driving when you are tired. Businesses in the area where you are driving are often preprogrammed into your GPS device so that you can find and easily call for lodging or a place to eat and recharge your batteries.
GPS Devices Are More Useful Than Maps
You gain the most from your GPS technology when you allow it to replace planning with maps. Navigating with maps is even worse, and if you’re driving, looking at a map is very unsafe. Everyone needs directions of some sort when traveling. Setting your GPS unit allows it to tell you exactly where to turn, and you can also program the route to avoid toll roads or highways.
Google Glass Navigation
Google Glass is helpful when you are traveling, especially with turn-by-turn instructions. The technology works whether you are driving a car, riding a bike, walking or taking mass transit. You only need to speak to your Google Glass to ask for directions.
Google Glass has a data connection, and can be paired with your smartphone, as long as your phone has GPS enabled. Glass is the latest technology and is now beta testing. It is just one aspect of the new developments in GPS units. They are getting easier to use and more accurate every day.
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