In-car navigation equipment could be proving to be more of a hindrance than a help to drivers, according to research by Privilege Insurance.
As satellite navigation systems become as common as CD players research reveals that over one in ten drivers have used the controls on their satellite navigation while driving, instead of programming their route before hitting the road.
More than half admit that doing so meant taking their eyes off the road.
Almost one in five of drivers using the controls of their satellite navigation while driving lost concentration, compared to 17 per cent of those who read a map while behind the wheel.
When it comes to safety, it seems satellite navigation systems can be more of a distraction to drivers than good, old-fashioned map reading.
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