Free GPS Guidance

Hey, I was just at a party and met some folks who had come quite a distance to be there. It is summer, and with summer comes lots of road work and detours and with that much confusion on unfamiliar roads. I overheard two of the guests who were comparing notes on their automotive GPS systems and their experiences on the trip. As one of them had just gotten her first automotive GPS unit, and this was her first experience it, it was fun to hear her new friend explaining the ins and outs of using their GPS units. The newbie missed a turn, and her unit told her so and suggested that she turn around and make that turn while the second person explained that their GPS navigation system recalculated for her when she was sent on a detour because of road construction. Explanations continued as to the fact that the GPS unit would calculate the fastest route or the most economical. It was just fun to hear people comparing notes and educating each other on the use of their automotive GPS systems. It is also really nice to see strangers find common ground and help each other out along the way. As ever, happy traveling!