The Safe Driving Test for Dashboard Navigators

The rise of the satellite navigation device is rampant. New manufactured vehicles are coming standard with the passenger-side drivers and many satellite navigation distributors are installing the systems right into any car’s dashboard. In fact, the technology was a huge seller over the most recent holiday season.

In the midst of all of the excitement over the feature, there is one lingering suspicion. It would seem that satellite navigation systems might be subject to cause the same type of distraction to drivers that cellular phones are often accused of in the automotive world. After all, talking on a cell phone is supposedly distracting, and any device that requires the momentary attention of the driver is deemed a dangerous thing, right?

Apparently, the satellite navigation system is in fact increasing driver alertness and accident avoidance on the roadways. This finding is according to a study commissioned by Aon, Athlon Car Lease, Delta Lloyd (part of Aviva Plc) and TomTom. The finding even suggests that;

Drivers who do NOT have the use of a satellite navigation solution have 12% more damage claims to their vehicles.

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