Nav Sats are just as dangerous while driving as using a mobile because you have to take your eyes off the road.
2006-09-11 03:29:58 · 9 answers · asked by pddut 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I think so !
It should be banned!
People that don't know where they are going should not be driving!
2006-09-14 02:36:39 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm a courier and use a sat-nav. Mine is placed in the center of the windscreen towards the dashboard(bottom of the windscreen in the middle). As long as it is placed in such a way as not to obstruct your vision, you will be perfectly safe. As regards the bluetooth accessory, this is broadcast. So you don't have to do anything apart from listen!...Just like having a handsfree kit!
Most sat-navs(mine included), will broadcast the directions to travel, it'll tell you by voice command. I only glance at my sat-nav unit when i need clarification of a particular confusing stretch of road. All perfectly safe!
Don't believe all that you read about sat-navs, you have to have some common sense whenever going on the roads.
They are good if used correctly. But please remember that these things are an aid to driving, they are not God. They do make mistakes. Or you may have put the incorrect information in!
Be safe when using any driving gadget.
2006-09-11 03:45:36 · answer #2 · answered by Moorglademover 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nav Sats aren't dangerous ... Sat Navs might be!
You only have to take your eyes off the road to set the things - BEFORE you even set off! They can talk to you you know!
2006-09-11 03:42:46 · answer #3 · answered by Marinersfan 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No you set your destination on your sat nav before you start your journey and are then given verbal directions. So its no more dangerous than listening to the radio, and less dangerous than someone trying to change a cd whilst driving
2006-09-11 04:01:46 · answer #4 · answered by di 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes they are dangerous drivers pay more attention to the Sat Nav than the actualy road, that's how they end in stupid places e.g. river
2006-09-11 06:14:26 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not really 'cos your eyes just flick across. However now the Sat Nav's bluetooth AS WELL! - Now that can't be safe!
2006-09-11 03:35:58 · answer #6 · answered by rgk20eg 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not really as they can tell you where to go as well as show you maps so there's no need to take your eyes off the road, mobile phones are worse as you get actively involved in a conversation which can be distracting.
2006-09-11 03:41:56 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
they are 90% as danderous as cell phones.the remainin 10% risk is no present due to the fact that most sat nav's are voice assist so u dont really hav to look all the time.just listen to the next left turn and right.
2006-09-11 04:16:43 · answer #8 · answered by louryuzzi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no you set them before driving
2006-09-11 03:38:41 · answer #9 · answered by keith b 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋