Superdoupa new Tom Tom?

Keith

Nex0 wrote: »

What else should you rely on if you don't know where you going?

Or would you prefer people to still read maps at the wheel while there driving and possibly cause accidents.

Erm your eyes?

Example.

A local roundabout used to be

Left lane - Left and straight on
Middle - straight on
Right lane - Right only

It was recently resurfaced and the signs changed

Left lane - Left only
Middle - straight on
Right lane - Right and straight on.

Your average TomTom user gets to a roundabout like this, with his original maps loaded to his TomTom, the TomTom gives an incorrect instruction that he can use the left lane to go straight on which results in him cutting up the middle lane.

Enough people can't read the signs and arrows to understand the road layout without a box of tricks shouting incorrect information at them.

Crabman

MrsE wrote: »

One more question Goldspanners or anyone that knows, there was a website gave you the best place to get the Tom Tom you wanted at the best price, anyone know it?

This page updates with comparisons (the new one isn't listed though):

http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/tipnote/sat-nav

However there are two such sites listed in the discussion area here:

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?p=12099099#post12099099

Garetha

but the the basic sensible way of using any advice on how to get from a to b is read the road / road signs in conjuction!
Sat Nav is only an aid
- used alone it will get you into trouble
- used sensibly it will get you to your desired destination
- used without sense - and you shouldn't be driving

movilogo

If it is a complex roundabout and you are not sure where to go, you can always make a full right turn and see signs again before entering to correct exit.

Every time you're looking on sat nav screen, you are taking your eyes of the road.

Hintza

Take a TomTom to Italy and although generally speaking it is great. It still pays to have someone checking the map. The number of times it took us along roads which either ended in tracks or wer gated was amazing and if yoiu didn't know where you were on the map you would really be stuffed.

I like Garetha's comments so true.

Garetha

TomTom took us over a mountain pass in Italy only just wide enough for one car.
There was a sensible alternative on the map we wern't using!
We used maps and TT after that

cyclonebri1

Keith wrote: »

Erm your eyes?

Example.

A local roundabout used to be

Left lane - Left and straight on
Middle - straight on
Right lane - Right only

It was recently resurfaced and the signs changed

Left lane - Left only
Middle - straight on
Right lane - Right and straight on.

Your average TomTom user gets to a roundabout like this, with his original maps loaded to his TomTom, the TomTom gives an incorrect instruction that he can use the left lane to go straight on which results in him cutting up the middle lane.

Enough people can't read the signs and arrows to understand the road layout without a box of tricks shouting incorrect information at them.

If only it were that simple. Fine when the the traffic is light, but with queing traffic in all lanes, sound familiar?, you don't see the arrow untill you drive over it.
But I think the message is clear from everyone, use a combination of maps, satnav, and road sense.

My own technique is to look at the map, make my route choice, then follow the signs and then switch on the satnav to find the actual address I want when I,m within a couple of miles. Works for me,;)

Paparika

Ooo MrsE :rolleyes:

If you had said before what the purpose for his new toy ie to help him with his work then perhaps you wouldn't of been perplexed by the comments others have made.

Sorry a cabby doesn't make you the best driver in the world, I'm sure your DH is a very competent driver.

There is a bit of debate about satnav's / tom toms and such gadgets are a bit of a money waster and a fad.

I prefer the maps and road sign version if you can read a road sign that hasn't has bushes and tress overgrown.

I have a m8 that never leaves the house without his, i asked him one day what did he do before they were invented, his reply was never left the city.

The day after i passed my driving test i was on motorways heading for a beach with my son as my helper with road signs etc, i just concentrated on being a good driver on the road.


Personally i just don't understand why hundreds of drivers who need to rely on a little box stuck to your screen telling you where to go. how about looking out of the windscreen that should help.

Nex0

Keith wrote: »

Erm your eyes?

Example.

A local roundabout used to be

Left lane - Left and straight on
Middle - straight on
Right lane - Right only

It was recently resurfaced and the signs changed

Left lane - Left only
Middle - straight on
Right lane - Right and straight on.

Your average TomTom user gets to a roundabout like this, with his original maps loaded to his TomTom, the TomTom gives an incorrect instruction that he can use the left lane to go straight on which results in him cutting up the middle lane.

Enough people can't read the signs and arrows to understand the road layout without a box of tricks shouting incorrect information at them.

How is knowing which lane to be in at a roundabout going to help you find your destination if you don't know where your going?

goldspanners

Paparika wrote: »

Personally i just don't understand why hundreds of drivers who need to rely on a little box stuck to your screen telling you where to go. how about looking out of the windscreen that should help.

i was sceptical about sat navs.but when i eventually got one after spending far too much time reading maps when i could be driving to my next job.
a lot of people just automatically plug in the sat nav when the set off these days doing the same old routine drive everyday.
but for people who need to drive for a living getting to a different unfamiliar places from an other unfamiliar place they are a god send.
i dont use mine everyday,it is stowed away until i need it,it has saved me many a wasted mile in the north of scotland and edinburghs outlying areas.

dont knock it till youve tried it / needed it!