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Drive Units add new Trip Data Options
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I received a refurbed DriveLuxe50LMTHD yesterday and among other things that are different between it and my Nuvi 3597 is the addition of a couple of new Trip Data Options which some may find helpful.
As in previous models that support Trip Data display on the map screen, it is turned on via Settings > Map & Vehicle > Map Tools >Trip Data and is available on the map screen buy pressing the 3Bar icon in the lower right corner (older versions) or the "wrench" icon in that location on the Drive models. Displaying the Trip Data on the right hand side of the map screen allows for up to 3 display fields and a wide variety of displayable items.
The two new display items that I have found are called Location and GPS Accuracy. Location allows for a continually updated display of your current Co-ordinates and GPS Accuracy is the continually updated display of the accuracy your GPS is getting in Feet or Metres, depending on your units settings.
Here is how I have used these new settings although they could appear in any of the 3 available fields.
Location and GPS Accuracy display with no destination entered
Location and GPS Accuracy display with a destination entered
As in previous models that support Trip Data display on the map screen, it is turned on via Settings > Map & Vehicle > Map Tools >Trip Data and is available on the map screen buy pressing the 3Bar icon in the lower right corner (older versions) or the "wrench" icon in that location on the Drive models. Displaying the Trip Data on the right hand side of the map screen allows for up to 3 display fields and a wide variety of displayable items.
The two new display items that I have found are called Location and GPS Accuracy. Location allows for a continually updated display of your current Co-ordinates and GPS Accuracy is the continually updated display of the accuracy your GPS is getting in Feet or Metres, depending on your units settings.
Here is how I have used these new settings although they could appear in any of the 3 available fields.
Location and GPS Accuracy display with no destination entered
Location and GPS Accuracy display with a destination entered
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Location and GPS Accuracy display with no destination entered
http://imgur.com/awPwhod
Location and GPS Accuracy display with a destination entered
http://imgur.com/9KcZoDx
Exit numbers are usually based on the corresponding mile marker number.
Electronic traffic signs usually cite exit numbers, intersecting roads, and mile marker numbers when referring to locations.
Highway billboards usually cite exit numbers or mile marker numbers.
Traffic reports on the radio cite exit numbers, intersecting roads, and mile marker numbers when referring to locations.
CB radio users cite exit numbers, intersecting roads, and mile marker numbers when referring to locations.
When speaking with another driver, or perhaps a tow truck service, giving your location on the highway in terms of a mile marker is a lot faster, easier and more reliable than trying to give a lat/lon coordinate of 9+ digits and hoping the person on the other end is using the same format as you are. With mile markers as a reference on the highway you have a near instant understanding of where both of you are. With lat/lon you will need to plot the locations on a map or in an application that can figure it out for you – not something you could safely do while driving.
Lat/lon coordinates are a great way to provide a precise location. However that precision is unnecessary for most verbal or printed communications on the highway. I have had a driver’s license for over 40 years and travelled on roads on 4 continents. During that time:
I have never heard anyone in a civilian capacity attempt to give their location using latitude and longitude.
I have never heard a traffic report on the radio give a location using latitude and longitude.
I have never seen a traffic sign or billboard give a location using latitude and longitude.
If the DEZL and RV models can display "the next mile marker", then the "prestige" level Driveluxe and other Drive units should have the same ability.
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BTW, I have a Dezl 760 that has the milepost feature but the data just didn't seem to be there on most of the roads I use, so it is blank. I suppose it is supported on major interstates. Gave up on using Garmin's devices awhile ago, so maybe that has improved?
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