Daze,
Another preplanning tool that works for us is Google's street view.
Using their mapping feature to establish a route and then use street
view to look over any questionable roads or intersections.
I believe their views are updated pretty regularly. I know I haven't had
any surprises along the way.
Yet!
Charlie
On 7/26/2012 10:14 AM, D Welch wrote:
> I have two thoughts about GPS navigation.
>
> One: looking at a GPS screen while you are driving is tantamount to
> distracted driving IMHO. If you are trying to untangle yourself in
> confusing city driving on a freeway while NOT looking at what the other
> drivers are doing, you will be in trouble. This goes double for
> towing. I know lots of people do it, but I'm just saying.
>
> Two, ditto on the information. I have met bridges that weren't there,
> roads that weren't there, exits that didn't exist. In addition, the
> software sometimes has a mind of its own and will route you oddly.
>
> Here's what I do. I use Delorme's map software to route my trip,
> including zooming in on difficult intersections, and double checking
> that the software hasn't done strange things. This way, I'm familiar
> with where I'm going. Then I write down in big letters on my clipboard
> what to do at each intersection, and the mileage inbetween, so I only
> have to glance at it.
>
> I have also been know to use....(gasp) a paper map!
>
> Daisy
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