Hi I just got myself the first car and I'm on red P1, as we all know P platers can not use phone at all since last December.
Is there any cheap reliable navigation system out there that less than $150?
Cheap navigation option for P-Plater?
CharityCase on 23/02/2017 - 19:37
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Yea Old school is the only school
Just buy anything cheap fron jbhifi i have a cheapo one myself since this stupid law came in and i cant use my galaxy s7 gps :(
Weird question, a quick search through jb, Harvey Norman and good guys shows lots of GPS' for under $150.
Such as thisI really wonder sometimes whether Ozbargain is quicker than Google! haha
I use google maps on my Android (Samsung) phone
it has a driving mode which will put a shortcut on your phone called driving.I use a magnetic phone holder on the dash so I can see the prompts but find the audio is clear enough for most times.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/BASEUS-Magnetic-360-Rotating-Car-…
https://itunes.apple.com/au/app/google-maps/id585027354?mt=8
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.and…
Can't use a phone at all on your Ps
NSW changed the law effective December 2016.
P-platers can no longer use their phones for ANY purpose, including as a navigation tool.
This applies to Green P as well.Wow never knew that.
qld is the same, cant even use bluetooth handsfree.
Use breadcrumbs
Ask Bikies.
Another question…since P platers can't use phone at all when driving and my car doesn't have a CD player, does that mean I will be stuck in crappy car radio big time?
I got a new Suzuki Swift eventually after careful consideration, thanks for your help Spackbace !
So it has a CD player then… And usb
@Spackbace: I will pick up the car tomorrow, just checked the specs again, it does come with a CD player which is good.
I know it has the USB, but if I connect my phone via USB to play music, would that make me breaking the law? Lol
I also found out some navigation system requires phone connection to use data updating real time traffic, that would make me breaking the law as well?! Since a certain function of the phone is used…I also found out some navigation system requires phone connection to use data updating real time traffic, that would make me breaking the law as well?! Since a certain function of the phone is used…
If you want that function just connect it and chuck your phone in the glove box - they arent going to randomly go through your gps/ phone to see if there's a connection between the two lol
thats correct.
cant use the phone for music, can use it hands free with bluetooth, Cant use them at all.
Learn to navigate the stars. It's a lost art. Just don't drive to unknown places during the day
Take a mate with you.
I often try to memorise the way before I leave. 'Tis a good mental exercise. A few times I fail though and have to pull over and check the map again.
If you need to look up lots of addresses though you probably do need something easier.
Learn to read a street directory. Print out maps the night before. Ask some one every few turns? Take a friend. Buy a car with GPS. Buy a cheap GPS. Borrow a GPS. Steal a GPS….errr no, don't. Gumtree, freecycle, wanted ad, phone a friend. Once I used Google maps on a Tablet and saved the page, for when my 3 year out of date GPS maps were useless in a new area.
Or, buy a Tesla, self driving, comes with a super dooper GPS.
Time to keep up with the times sunshine.Hi, Artofbargain. I am in the same position as you and currently looking for a budget GPS as well. I have noticed that TGG has Tom Tom's GPS for 15% off and i wonder if anyone can recommend us a good gps. Here is the website https://www.thegoodguys.com.au/tom-tom?utm_source=Experian&u…. Also may i ask, did you get the new swift?
any of the toms toms are good, buy the one in you price range.
ops, just realised you you did mention you get a new swift.
Street directory, very retro.