Sat-nav dangerous, says RAC
Sat-nav systems such as the TomTom Go are being caught in the blast of an RAC survey that blames confusing road signs and in-car entertainment for motoring accidents. But, gadget fans, it\’s not our fault
Confusing road signs are causing accidents, according to an RAC survey – and driver-distracting, in-car entertainment and sat-nav systems aren’t helping, it says.Road-safety activists have acted swiftly following the release of the survey, suggesting that navigation devices actually add to the number of information inputs a driver has to deal with.Not true, we say. A well-designed sat-nav system should have you so well informed about your next manoeuvre that, in the last few hundred yards before a major junction, the driver’s free to observe warning signs and judge potential hazards, instead…
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on February 6th, 2008 at 1:14 pm
I just cannot agree with the comment that satnav systems are a distraction. My own considerable experience with satnav is that it leaves me free to keep my eyes on traffic instead of hunting for directions on roadside signs.
Satnav systems cannot be equated with in-car entertainment which may, for a variety of reasons not associated with the driving task in hand, take over part of the thought and thinking process required to drive a car safely.