ORC:
Pat Hasler:
I don’t know how many times I have to post these things ?I think I can help with that…the answer is none.
Not everyone shares your opinions Pat, and other views are available. The driving conditions here in the UK are quite different to the US and Canada, so different solutions may be in order. The OP question was a comparison between satnavs, not another debate about the merits of satnav.
You’ll be aware that interacting with a phone while driving in the UK is a specific offence, so your solution is potentially dangerous. Also, satnav assisted driving is now included in the UK driving test so clearly the authorities here don’t share your opinions either.
Like it or not, technology can play a helpful part in making driving safer and less stressful. Congestion in the UK is so bad that active traffic management, alternative route planning and accurate ETAs with anticipated traffic delays factored in are all valuable tools to assist a UK trucker’s day.
You don’t have to use one if you don’t want to, but perhaps you can let others make up their own minds.
Well said