Turned the GPS off.

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by seabring, Sep 4, 2012.

  1. HwyPrsnr

    HwyPrsnr Medium Load Member

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    Never owned a GPS...Never will. Its just one more thing to rely on and take ur eyes off the road even for a moment. Relying on a computer takes away some of a drivers skills my dad always said. Be safe out there drivers.
     
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  3. Bumpy

    Bumpy Road Train Member

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    My first three years out (there) I didn't have one..I will never be without one again.It is only a tool but IMO a great one to have. And I enjoy the scenery just fine with it on.:biggrin_255:
     
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  4. musicgal

    musicgal Road Train Member

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    I don't follow my GPS, it follows me because it usually always wants to go a different way than I want to go....LOL.....I use Streets & Trips and Google Maps to figure out my route.

    But there are times it comes in handy....like trying to find the TA in Springfield, IL in the dark!!!
     
  5. Rogerthat

    Rogerthat Medium Load Member

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    Tabernac! "Il suffit de suivre votre nez."
     
  6. Rogerthat

    Rogerthat Medium Load Member

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    I just wanted to see if I could swear in French and get away with it.:kermit:
     
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  7. Bumpy

    Bumpy Road Train Member

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    Interesting..:biggrin_2556: Very interesting indeed.:biggrin_2559::biggrin_2559:Hmmm
     
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  8. wsyrob

    wsyrob Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    I never program mine. Its nothing more than a scrolling map that you don't have to pick up to look at. Comes in handy at night or when a street sign is missing. Like many have said, just another tool.
     
  9. BigJim1937

    BigJim1937 Medium Load Member

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    Je ne pense pas que vous avez besoin de jurer comme cette malédiction de l'église
     
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    Bonjour...? Pasta?
     
  11. crzyjarmans

    crzyjarmans Road Train Member

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    I like my GPS, but only use it for getting to exact address, not routing from starting point, I do set it from the start, just to see how the milage matches what it says Im being paid for
     
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