In the past people navigated the roads by the use of road maps. Road maps are still used today by much of the population. However if you or someone you know has difficulties in determining North, South, East and West a map won't do you much good.
GPS stands for "Global Positioning System". GPS navigators are devices that enable people to navigate the roads through the use of satellites in space. Here are 3 benefits this technology will give to those people who find it difficult to navigate by reading road maps.
The Ability to Go From Point A to Point B Without Confusion
When using a GPS navigator all you have to do is program your destination into the navigator. Usually you do this by typing on a keypad. Type a specific address or just the name of a city.
The navigator will then plot out your course. As you drive along, the GPS device will tell you when and where to turn until you reach your destination.
For example, lets say you're driving down Main Street. Your GPS navigator may say turn right in 300 feet or turn right on Boyle Avenue (depending on which feature you have with the GPS).
The Ability to Find the Nearest Food, Lodging and Fuel Stops
Lets say that you're driving on Interstate 55, you have been on the road for some time now and hunger pains start to set in. It's time to eat.
All you have to do is select points of interest on your GPS navigator, a few selections appear on the screen. Lodging, food, fuel, ect... Press the food icon and you'll be given a list of places to stop for food. Just pick the place you want to stop by making it a via point. The navigator will then direct you to your via destination.
Most interstate highways have signs posted for lodging, food and fuel. But with this handy device you are covered in case there are no signs.
No Need to Decipher Hand Written Directions or Downloaded Maps
If you've ever had to decipher hand written directions while driving down the road by yourself, you know how stressful this can be especially when at night.
It never fails that when I have to keep one eye on the road and one eye on the directions, I will miss my turn. Then I have to turn around and try it again.
Sometimes a turn is missed without realizing it until a mile or two down the road.
With a GPS navigator, the driver can keep their eyes on the road. You're warned ahead of time when a turn is coming up so missing turns is a rare occasion.
I would agree with anyone who would say that GPS navigation isn't necessary after all we have managed to get from point A to point B decades before this technology was available.
By using this modern technology and the benefits it provides. Maybe people who before, would never venture out beyond their own city limits will get out now and expand their horizons.
GPS navigators are also useful for around town. For instance if you're going to check out a new restaurant, work in construction on different remodeling jobs or go on sales calls. Just type in the address and the navigator will tell you exactly how to get where you are going. It will even tell you when you're there.
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