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Article: Satellite Navigation has a Positive Effect on Driving and Traffic Safety.
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- PR Newswire
- Article date:
- February 14, 2007
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CONCORD, Mass., Feb. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading Dutch research institute TNO today announced the results of research that prove the positive influence of satellite navigation devices on driving and traffic safety. The study was commissioned by Aon, Athlon Car Lease, Delta Lloyd (part of Aviva Plc) and TomTom.
Key findings:
* The use of a satellite navigation device improves the driver's behavior
when driving through an unknown area to an unknown destination;
* The use of a satellite navigation system heightens alertness and reduces
the stress levels of the driver;
* Drivers who do NOT have the use of a satellite navigation solution have
12% ...