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hmboy Occasional Visitor
Joined: Apr 18, 2006 Posts: 9
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Posted: Fri Jun 09, 2006 12:57 pm Post subject: Gps tell me to turn left when it should be 2nd left??!! :S |
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Hey guys
Just testing my gps the other day, i was supposed to turn right then the second left. but instead it says "Turn right, then, turn left"
look at pic to see what i mean
im using tomtom 5 on my pda, any reason for this?
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Border_Collie Pocket GPS Verifier
Joined: Feb 01, 2006 Posts: 2543 Location: Rainham, Kent. England.
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Posted: Fri Jun 09, 2006 1:12 pm Post subject: |
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You've shown the first left as a cul-de-sac. Is it actually a road or an entrance to a shopping centre, car park or similar? Is there a dotted 'magenta' line along the first road? _________________ Formerly known as Lost_Property
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shauneco Regular Visitor
Joined: Feb 10, 2006 Posts: 135 Location: Mansfield,Nottinghamshire
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Posted: Fri Jun 09, 2006 1:50 pm Post subject: |
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Are the right turns close together if so TomTom may do this as it is quicker to say and assumes that you have looked at the map. Also Your GPS position may have been slightly out, Their are many reasons why TomTom doe's this after all their are millions of roads so their will be a few bugs. |
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hmboy Occasional Visitor
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Posted: Fri Jun 09, 2006 2:05 pm Post subject: |
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Its just a dead end road |
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hmboy Occasional Visitor
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Posted: Fri Jun 09, 2006 2:07 pm Post subject: |
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im gonna do a little simulation now (not using gps mode) to see if it works normally |
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hmboy Occasional Visitor
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Posted: Fri Jun 09, 2006 2:11 pm Post subject: |
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nope... it completely skips it. just like when im using my gps. |
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hmboy Occasional Visitor
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Posted: Fri Jun 09, 2006 2:15 pm Post subject: |
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no dotted magneta line |
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MarkHewitt Frequent Visitor
Joined: Nov 16, 2004 Posts: 1077 Location: Chester-le-Street & York
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Posted: Fri Jun 09, 2006 4:12 pm Post subject: |
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Is your GPS TomTom? (You don't say)
The "turn left then turn right" when there is an intermediate road is a common problem with TomTom systems. Some experience suggests it might be fixed on newer versions, but my TomTom (Mobile) still has this problem. |
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Skippy Pocket GPS Verifier
Joined: 24/06/2003 00:22:12 Posts: 2946 Location: Escaped to the Antipodies! 36.83°S 174.75°E
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Posted: Fri Jun 09, 2006 4:28 pm Post subject: |
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It is a bit misleading indeed, I have seen TomTom do this.
I agree that it would make more sense if it said turn "right then take the second left" or "turn right and then go 100 yards then turn left".
You just have to look at the screen and see what it is showing on the map. _________________ Gone fishing! |
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MarkHewitt Frequent Visitor
Joined: Nov 16, 2004 Posts: 1077 Location: Chester-le-Street & York
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Posted: Fri Jun 09, 2006 4:33 pm Post subject: |
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Skippy wrote: | It is a bit misleading indeed, I have seen TomTom do this.
I agree that it would make more sense if it said turn "right then take the second left" or "turn right and then go 100 yards then turn left".
You just have to look at the screen and see what it is showing on the map. |
My girlfriends TomTom ONE will sometimes say "Take the second right" other times not. My TomTom Mobile won't. |
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hmboy Occasional Visitor
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Posted: Fri Jun 09, 2006 5:23 pm Post subject: |
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Yes, as i said in my first post, its tomtom 5 on my pda.
Maybe i should switch over to destinator.
:/
I'm actually using it on a 50cc moped scooter, so i keep the pda/gps in my armored jackets pocket.
I havent ever heard tomtom5 on my pda say "take the second.. " or anything like that, its either "turn left".. then "after 100 meters, turn right". or, "turn left, then, at the end of the road, turn right." |
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