the GPSs that i am acquainted with (some Garmin models) talk, yes! On Thu, Aug 6, 2009 at 6:16 PM, Sue Cubic <scu...@earthlink.net> wrote:
> >> First, there has not been a recognition in this debate that using the >> devices, particularly the GPS unit, improves driving safety. >> > > I have to agree that searching for addresses as you drive is risky > business. I don't have a GPS, but I thought they "talked" to you? > > No matter where such a gadget that has to be viewed is installed, if it > requires one to take their eyes off the road, that is the problem...not that > it blocks one's view of the road. > > I don't chew gum and drive, nor do I have my cell turned on while I'm > driving. For sure I couldn't dial a number or text safely while driving. I > have no idea if I could drive safely with a voice-activated cell, but if I > really needed a cell while driving, it seems to me that would be the safest > way. Mostly, I like the cell for my convenience--not anyone else's. > > I've not travelled much out of my area since my husband died, but I'm > thinking I might like a GPS. Please tell me that I can get one that talks? > > You'd be surprised what you can stick on your dashboard. > > Sue > > ************************************************************************* > ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** > ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** > ************************************************************************* > ************************************************************************* ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *************************************************************************
