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The biggest problem my son had after passing his test, was finding his way while driving.
Maps were brilliant once printing made them cheap and convenient. The same is happening with electronic screens. But both have their drawbacks; no system is flawless. As a driver, ultimately you can rely only on what you see outside.
Including the simple TomTom models used in practical tests, satnavs can all suffer from :
Maps were brilliant once printing made them cheap and convenient. The same is happening with electronic screens. But both have their drawbacks; no system is flawless. As a driver, ultimately you can rely only on what you see outside.
Including the simple TomTom models used in practical tests, satnavs can all suffer from :
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1. Outdated data (altered routes, speed zones, congestion)
2. Delayed responses (late instructions, out of sync ones) 3. Loss of signal (at crucial moments, in tunnels, or longer) 4. Failed battery (you get stranded if you rely too much on it) 5. Frozen equipment (frustration when you only notice late) 6. Units of measurement (set on imperial for practical tests) 7. Distraction (timing of speech; bright screen; movement) 8. Confusion (display is hard to understand, or match to reality) 9. Difficulty with split-level roads (it can't tell which one you're on!) |
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