A great gadget and accessory that can make driving much easier
is a GPS. A GPS can pinpoint your exact location and provide you
with turn-by-turn directions to anywhere you need to go. A GPS can
also be used to find traffic delays, construction zones, and even
police speed traps. While a GPS can be a great tool to help make
driving easier, some people may end up looking and using the GPS
too much while they are driving, which can make them a very unsafe
driver. To ensure that they are safe while using a GPS, all people
should follow a few different tips for riding with a GPS.
One safe driving tips for riding with a GPS would be to set all
of your destinations prior to driving. Many people do not plan
their trip well enough in advance and will end up having to type
their destinations into their GPS prior to driving. This can then
distract them for up to a few minutes. Since this is clearly
dangerous, all directions should be inputted into the GPS before
the driver gets onto the road.
Another tip for driving with the GPS is to not be too reliant on
the GPS. While a GPS is a great tool for providing directions, it
should not be the only tool used. Prior to making any long trip or
drive to a new and unfamiliar location, you should look up
directions ahead to time to ensure that you have a general idea of
which roads you need to take and how to get there. This will
drastically reduce the amount of time that you will spend staring
at and fidgeting with the GPS.
Another tip for riding with a GPS is to position the GPS
properly. The best place to put a GPS would be on the lower middle
windshield with the GPS facing you. This will allow you to easily
glance down at the GPS, without ever fully taking your eyes off of
the road. Furthermore, the GPS will be in a place that is not
directly in your line of view, which means it will not block your
eyes and will be less distracting.
