Safety benefits of sat-nav revealed
Satellite navigation systems have huge driver and traffic safety benefits, according to the results of six-month research programme conducted by the Dutch research institute TNO on behalf of Aon, Athlon Car Lease, Delta Lloyd (part of Aviva Plc) and TomTom....
Sat-nav systems can have huge safety benefits, according to latest research
Key findings include that the use of satellite navigation:
- Improves driving behaviour when travelling through an unknown area to an unknown destination - stopping 25% less frequently and stationary for 35% less with over 50% fewer inappropriate actions, such as ignoring traffic signs.
- Heightens alertness and reduces the stress levels of drivers - 78% of users have the feeling that they have everything under control when using satellite navigation
- Reduces the amount of miles driven by 16% so benefi ting the environment
- Reduces travel time when driving through an unknown area to an unknown destination by 18%
- Reduces the workload (the amount of effort it takes the driver to drive) of the driver by 20% when travelling through an unknown area to an unknown destination.
The survey also found that drivers who do not have the use of a satellite navigation solution have 12% more insurance damage claims to their vehicles.