Why Every Car Should Have a GPS
By: Patrick Burmack
The Global Positioning System, or GPS as it is widely known, is
a navigation system originally developed by the US military which
continues its maintenance today. It is an integrated system of 24
satellites that orbit the earth and through the navigational
process of triangulation can pinpoint a position anywhere on earth
where a GPS receiver is located. During the 1980s the government
opened up the use of the GPS to the private sector. It is widely
expected to become the next personal utility in the same way that
cellular phones have over the past couple of decades.
There are many benefits for the automobile owner to have their
vehicle equipped with a GPS navigation system including; saving
time, fuel economy, safety, and tracking.
Saving Time With the use of a GPS receiver in your car you will
avoid wasting time being lost. Whether you become truly lost and
loose valuable time by going way off the direct route to your
destination, or whether you are merely just driving around a
neighborhood looking for a specific address a GPS will direct you
to your end destination via a direct route. This can save you
valuable time, disagreements with fellow passengers, and keep you
punctual for your appointments.
Fuel Economy With the GPS directing you to your destination via a
direct route you will end up driving fewer miles. In these times of
high fuel prices, any reduction in the number of miles driven will
have a positive impact on what you are spending at the pump. You
will realize additional savings from needing to service your
vehicle less frequently due to; fewer oil changes, fewer engine
services, and tires lasting longer just to mention a few. With
reduced mileage driven during a year you may even qualify to reduce
your auto insurance premium.
Safety - By directing you on your route you will not become lost
therefore you should have no need to have to stop and ask for
directions. Nearly everyone has had to stop and ask directions in a
neighborhood they did not feel totally safe in whether it is due to
the neighborhood itself or the time of day. In this day of car
jackings and random crimes this is an important benefit of owning a
GPS receiver for your car.
Tracking- Some GPS are equipped with a feature that allows you to
track the location of the vehicle that has the GPS in it. This has
significant value if you are trying to keep track of a child that
has just received their license or another family member.
While these all have significant impact for personal use, the
benefits are greatly compounded when you are using the GPS in a
delivery or courier vehicle. If you are in charge of a fleet of
vehicles, think of the benefits and how quickly and easily you can
recoup your initial investment to equip your cars and/or trucks
with GPS. I for one would not consider leaving my home without GPS
in my car if I am venturing further than the local supermarket.
Patrick Mackesey is writer and administrator for RouteFinderGPS.com , which has mobile gps receivers and other gps systems.
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